All about ‘The Ultimate Weaning and Toddler Cookbook’

All about ‘The Ultimate Weaning and Toddler Cookbook’

By Charlotte Stirling-Reed The Baby & Child Nutritionist Weaning and feeding toddlers can be a daunting task for many parents, who often have so much information at their fingertips that they end up not knowing what way to turn. However, Charlotte’s new book, “The...
Who are the belly bugs? How can they help childhood health?

Who are the belly bugs? How can they help childhood health?

Zoe Harland, Belly Bugs Curriculum Writer, BSc, PGCE Science, ANutr Why teach children about their gut microbiome? Around 60% of calories consumed by children in the UK are from ultra processed food. This has been directly linked to declining physical and mental...
Diagnosis and Dietary Management of FPIES

Diagnosis and Dietary Management of FPIES

By Samantha Blamires, Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian Do you have the knowledge and skills to recognise and manage infants and young children presenting with symptoms of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)?  A recent study has suggested a lack...
Folic Acid: More or less?

Folic Acid: More or less?

By Ursula Arens, Freelance Nutrition Writer Discussion about fortification of flour with folic acid is back in the media headlines. This is surprising. There is general agreement among nutrition experts that, the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification into...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Diet

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Diet

By Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Clare Thornton-Wood.     Can diet cure or cause ADHD? This is a question I am often asked as a dietitian. This blog aims to highlight some of the dietary interventions frequently mentioned, examine the evidence, and consider...