As a parent and as nutritionist, I’ve heard A LOT of “rules” that we “should” be following when it comes to feeding kids. Let’s be clear right from the start; ultimately, when it comes to feeding your children, there are NO “rules”. Whilst there is certainly guidance and advice around certain elements of feeding, as … Lire la suite
When it comes to feeding babies and toddlers, I always talk about considering the balance of their diet as whole rather than focusing too much on individual nutrients. However, as a nutritionist, I find it fascinating to understand more about the role of specific nutrients, particularly in the context of developing babies and children. In … Lire la suite
In my previous blog, I provided a detailed overview of the nutrients which are recommended in supplement form for under 5’s in the UK. In the second part of this series, together with The Nutrition Consultant, What Food When and The Lifestyle Nutritionist, we’ve covered an in-depth comparison of the most popular products currently available. … Lire la suite
I’ve been working on flapjack recipes for a long while now, and I never seem to get them right. I’ve been really trying to find a way to make them without sugar, but still managing to keep that stickiness of a flapjack. In true SR Nutrition style, I’ve added in all the extras and made … Lire la suite
Something I know ALL parents are looking for is quick and practical ways to make life easier for themselves! Feeding kids is HARD and factoring in nutrition and variety is not always easy for parents. In this blog, I wanted to share a few of my favourite supermarket buys that make feeding babies and toddlers … Lire la suite
I absolutely LOVE a banana bread recipe. It’s such a great snack to take on the go, is filling, satisfying and can make a great food option for kids too. It’s also easy to make a vegan version of it too, if you just switch the butter for soya spread. There are also so many … Lire la suite
Following on from my recent post in collaboration with The Mummy Dentist all about drinks for babies and toddlers, I wanted to create a post specifically on the topic of water for babies. It may seem like a simple subject, but it can bring about a lot of questions. So I’m hoping to collate all … Lire la suite
Weaning is a topic that I absolutely LOVE to talk about. Throughout my career, one of my main goals has been to give parents the knowledge and the confidence to wean their babies. It can be quite daunting starting your baby on solid food and there is A LOT of information out there. This can … Lire la suite
One of my main aims for helping parents is to offer quick and simple ways to make healthy eating practical. I often talk about easy ways to boost nutrition and add “extras” into meals, and I recently shared my top supermarket buys for feeding kids. I’m all about offering tips that are realistic for parents … Lire la suite
One of the biggest questions I get asked across social media EVERY DAY, is the question of portion size – “How much should my baby be eating?” I know it’s something many parents really find confusing, and so I wanted to cover it in detail and hopefully reassure any parents who are worrying about this! … Lire la suite