Q&A: Food Refusal Gold Member

Posted on November 14, 2019

How do I get my seven-year-old to eat a variety of foods? My daughter has her six or seven “agreeable” foods and all other foods she refuses. Should I be seeing a professional about this. I can’t seem to coax …
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Superfood Ideas for Babies, Toddlers & Children

Posted on November 10, 2018

Written By Karen Torrisi  From meats, nuts, green beans, eggs and broccoli there are plenty of wholesome foods that will do your child’s mind and body a world of good and even parents. These super foods should be incorporated into …
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Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters

Posted on January 30, 2018

Makes 12 medium size fritters (approx. 6 cm) Ingredients 500 grams zucchini, grated 250 grams sweet potato, peeled and grated*** Pinch of sea salt & pepper 3 eggs 2/3 cup almond meal**** 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 diced onion …
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New Allergy Guidelines 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), the peak body for allergy and critical immunology in Australia, has updated the infant feeding advice and guidelines for allergy prevention in infants. “Allergic disorders are often life long, and although …
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The Dark Side Of Food Colors (Plus Natural Coloring Alternatives)

Posted on January 3, 2016

Michelle Schoffro – Food Matters The next time you’re at a child’s birthday party, notice the beautiful array of cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, all showcasing a rainbow assortment of artificial colors.  While they may make these sweets look appetizing to …
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Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health in Just 10 Days

Posted on October 29, 2015

By Anahad O’Connor | NY Time Health | October 28th 2015 Obese children who cut back on their sugar intake see improvements in their blood pressure, cholesterol readings and other markers of health after just 10 days, a rigorous new …
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Kids & Food Allergies

Posted on July 17, 2015

The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It Eatlocalgrown.com Is Robyn O’Brien on your radar yet? She should be. In addition to being one of our “Real Food” heroes here at eatlocalgrown.com, Robyn …
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A naturopath explains: 5 clever ways to boost your kids’ immune system

Posted on June 24, 2015

By Megan Yonsen Ahhh… it’s that season again. Kids’ backpacks are armed with packets of tissues and the school classroom is an orchestra of sniffles. To stave off the inevitable playground flu fest, we asked author, naturopath and mum of …
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New Healthy Eating Pyramid

Posted on May 19, 2015

Nutrition Australia has updated its iconic Healthy Eating Pyramid for the first time in 15 years in an effort to combat growing nutrition confusion and risky fad diets. The new pyramid provides clearer advice on the five core food groups we should …
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How to teach your kids about sugar

Posted on May 17, 2015

CASEY SEIDENBERG | NZ  Sugar provides a burst of energy that might be fun for a minute but usually doesn’t last too long. This article is dedicated to all the kids out there who think the orange juice they drink …
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