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We all know the importance of a healthy diet, but if we are really concentrating on keeping ourselves fit and well during these wintery months, then these are the vitamins and minerals that we all need to give our bodies a fighting chance of combating those nasty colds and viruses that seem to be prevalent a lot at the moment.

The immune system is the body’s defence against disease and infection and a health, balanced diet with a variety of foods from the main food groups can help to keep it working really well.

Wanting to or need to feed your baby with formula milk? We cover the basics of what formula milk is and look at the different types so you can choose the right one for your baby.

Are we eating too much sugar? What impact is it having on our children’s health? What can we do about it? Read on to find out more..

Food sensitivity is the umbrella terms for food allergy and food intolerances but they shouldn’t be confused with each other. Read on to find out what each of these mean and the differences between them.

Theresa from Your Family Nutritionist takes us through the History of weaning - from 10,000 years ago until now.  Attention is paid to changes and advice in the last century, particularly the ones that affect us today. Read more about Weaning through the ages here.....

How and when does the whole process of a babies taste buds developing and then tastes being identified start? What happens during pregnancy and pre-weaning? Why is it important for you and your baby to eat a variety of foods?

We are delighted to welcome Theresa from Your Family Nutritionist as our expert and advisor on Nutrition and eating, specifically for our Weaning and Family Eating and Healthy Eating for disabled and elderly campaigns. Theresa has over 24 years of experience as a Nutritionist and runs a range of workshop designed to help parents navigate the world of weaning and beyond.  Read on to find out more about Theresa.

As we enter in autumn and the weather begins to get a little crisper, we felt that courgettes were the perfect vegetable to start the autumn recipes off with. Below you will find some of our favourite recipe ideas to include courgettes into meals for your baby or perhaps the one you care for.