Family Foods

Did you start the year intending to lose weight, but it’s somehow fallen by the wayside? If so, here are some of the myths that are stopping you from reaching your goals: Dieting is the best way to lose weight - FALSE Research shows that…

Children can be fussy eaters, so it can be tough knowing what to feed them in order to encourage healthy eating habits and a strong nutritional intake. There are plenty of healthy snacks for kids which make tasty treats, in addition to…

We know what you’re thinking: wow, the nutritionist Gwyneth Paltrow shares a name with a very famous actor! But no, the Gwyneth Paltrow famous for her roles in Iron Man and Seven is the same person who is now offering nutrition advice for…

A study has exposed the deadly dangers of a diet packed with processed meats, finding that even just one rasher of bacon a day is enough to put your wellness at risk. According to the researchers from the University of Zurich, if you’re…

We often take our food labels for granted – we assume that they are always correct and show all the available data. Ever since the horsemeat scandal people have been viewing food labels with a lot more scrutiny and now it seems that…

It’s strange when you think about it; you pop more pills during pregnancy than you do at any other point in your life. While doctors usually recommend you achieve nutritional wellness through your diet, pregnant women need a…

Unfortunately, there is a lot about autism that wellness experts simply do not know. However, one thing they can agree on is the role of food in causing and treating autism, as certain foods lie at the centre of the disorder. According…

When it comes to your child’s wellbeing, you cannot skimp on a healthy breakfast. According to wellness expert and educator Andrea Hermitt, ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for children. Without building a habit…

Healthy eating is one of those wellness goals you always aim to get around to, but never quite manage. However, pregnancy kind of forces your hand, and now you have to look after your wellbeing – and your baby’s – with the right…

Seniors don’t always need to turn to medicine to strengthen and heal their bodies. If you are over 55, vitamin D3 has some very significant benefits that anyone can use. It is as simple as taking a 15 minute walk in the…

While fresh produce makes up the best part of nutritional wellness, that is not to say you can’t reap great benefits from the fruits and vegetables that come in a can. Having canned foods in your kitchen cupboards can be a real…

If you want your diet to benefit your wellbeing, the best place to start is with breakfast. By eating the right mix of fibre, protein and carbohydrates, you can get your morning off to a flying start. Here are a few recipes to help you…

We all know the importance of eating a diet rich in home-cooked dishes and chemical-free foods, but sometimes finding the time to cook these foods can be difficult. You shouldn’t compromise you or your family’s diet for the sake of a busy…

As we all know, eating a balanced diet that’s rich in fruit and vegetables is important for a healthy body. Fruit and vegetables are a great source of fibre, as well as being loaded with vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants, which are…

There’s no better way of improving your diet than by introducing more home-cooked and healthy meals, so the food shop is the first area you should adjust if you’re aiming to eat better. Research has shown that the average shopper spends…

There a numerous wellness benefits to your family eating lettuce and other leafy vegetables, but according to a report released by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these vegetables can actually harm family wellness, as…

Schools have made a concerted effort to reinvent the average school lunch, with almost three quarters of primary school children now being offered their greens at lunchtime. But The School Food Trust has noted that much of the greenery…

The chilly winter weather often has an influence on your diet. You find yourself eating more comfort foods and drinking more hot chocolates, but can’t your winter warmers also be healthy? If you want something warm and flavourful, while…

Although the labels are often mixed, allergies and intolerances are actually very different ailments. It is important to know the difference in order to know how best to treat them, as well as knowing what to avoid if you think you may have…

Health experts have suggested for many years that we should all eat a minimum of five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but it can be difficult to know what actually counts as a portion. The good news is that almost all fruit and…

Lots of wellness experts recommend the paleo diet for enhancing your wellbeing, but are you really eating the same things as your caveman ancestors? According to John Williams, PhD, and Lou Schuler, author of the Home Workout Bible, ‘The…

As everyone knows, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. But why are we told to eat five portions every day? A portion amounts to around 80g of fruit, vegetables or pulses, of which it…

You might be trying to keep your family on the wellness track, but you can end up spending a fortune on organic ingredients and foods from upmarket health shops. The good news is that family wellness doesn’t have to be expensive and you can…

Mum’s home cooking may really be the best, especially for your child’s nutritional wellness, as a new study shows that children and adolescents consume more calories and fizzy drinks, and have less nutrients when they eat at either…

No matter how old your children are, getting them to focus on their wellness and their weight control is always a struggle. However, you can look after your child’s wellbeing whatever his or her age with a few essential tips and advice…

Schools are working towards implementing a new School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme, also known as SFVS, in order to help children get their daily intake of fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables are a great source of vitamins, minerals,…

As a parent, you want to look after your child’s wellbeing, both physically and emotionally, but if your child shows depressive symptoms decisions like whether or not to turn to prescription drugs can be scary, and they often turn out to be…

These days, the marketing ploys of food manufacturers often get the blame for rises in child weight gain, and the wellness problems that come with it. However, research led by Nancy Childs, Ph.D., professor of food marketing at Saint…

With all of the discussion in recent years over the importance of getting your five a day, it can be difficult to know what actually counts as a portion. For adults, a portion weighs around 80g whilst, for children, the portion size is…

Recent studies have shown that iron supplements given to low birth weight infants can help to reduce the behavioural problems linked to ADHD later in life. The study was carried out by paediatric scientists at the Umea University in…