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For some very strange reason, food shopping in 2016 seems to have become quite a challenge. Especially for parents, who are trying to do the best thing for their children, but are often left worrying

People seem to be very confused about what really constitutes a “healthy diet” and it’s no wonder, with experts arguing, conflicting media headlines and research constantly telling you that foods X, Y and Z will

Guest post by Paul Fairbairn, BSc (hons) in Sport and Exercise Science & Nutrition MSc student

Giving up Baby’s Bottle is no easy task for many parents. For children who have been bottle fed, the bottle is often a comfort and something they are really familiar with using, especially when they are

As it’s National Sugar Awareness Week, I’ve written a short blog with a few of the KEY FACTS you need to know about sugar! What is sugar? In it’s simplest form, sugar is made up

So many people are interested in the message of 5 A Day and if it is really worth it’s salt. The media loves a good mix up of the facts, so many people are excused

Getting children involved food is ALWAYS a good idea. Whether it’s to reduce their fussy eating behaviours, help them learn more about foods or even just to give you a helping hand in the kitchen. There

As I’m prepping for a talk at Food Matters Live on Maternal and Infant Nutrition I thought it would be a great time to write a blog all about foods to eat and foods to

Guest post by Paul Fairbairn, BSc (hons) in Sport and Exercise Science & Nutrition MSc student.

In the next few months we are likely to have a report on the Government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy released. Hoorah! However, there was recent uproar as a second report by Public Health England, looking at

So breaking news yesterday saw that Public Health England (PHE) have released their long awaited report on Sugar. It’s titled “Sugar Reduction: the evidence for action” and includes eight areas of action that PHE feel

I always get asked questions about what to put in children’s packed lunches to take to school. Too often see the difficulties parents face with sending children off to school with what they feel is

There is currently a lot of buzz in the nutrition world and in the media around the UK’s advice on consuming alcohol during pregnancy. It’s thought that the current advice we give may be confusing

Many people suffer with poor sleep and this can affect us in a number of ways including impacting hugely on our day to day health. Experts suggest that 7-8 hours sleep a night is essential, with some

For some reason Watermelon and feta just go together so very well! It’s the most refreshing and delicious taste. So, whilst you might still be able to catch some in season watermelons in the supermarket,