Nutritious bedtime snacks for pre-school children

As parents of pre-school children, ensuring that your little ones get the right nutrition is a top priority.  Snacking can play a crucial role in meeting their high energy requirements for growth but not every child needs snacks.  Once your child turns 1 year old, they’ll ideally be having three distinct meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to these meals, they can enjoy 2-3 snacks in between, including a before-bedtime snack.

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Fish can be a nutritious part of our diets but how often and how much you should be offering it to your child can be confusing. You may have questions about whether there are certain fish you should avoid giving, how to introduce it, and what you should do if your child has a fish allergy – or just doesn’t like it!

Read this guest blog post that I wrote for The Nutrition Consultant.

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Your child’s gut is home to trillions of tiny helpers — their microbiome! These friendly microbes play a vital role in digestion, immunity, and even mood. From the moment they’re born, your child’s microbiome begins to develop, shaped by nutrition, environment and everyday experiences. In this blog, we explore why these “mini microbes” matter, the latest research on children’s gut health and simple ways to help your child’s gut bacteria thrive through food, play and nature.

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When it comes to children’s nutrition, salt is often an overlooked ingredient that can impact their health. Let’s explore the importance of thinking about the salt in our children’s diets and look at some practical strategies for reducing their salt intake (while helping them to keep maintain a breezy relationship with food).

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I have been a dietitian for 17 years, 13 of which were spent working within the NHS. My career started as a Band 5 dietitian in an East London district general hospital, covering elderly care, general medicine, cardiology, and various other specialities.

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As a parent, finding the right nutrition expert for your child can be really confusing. Many people claim to be experts but not all have the proper qualifications. This blog will help you understand the differences between Dietitians, Nutritionists and Nutritional Therapists so you can make the best choice for your family's needs.

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Iron is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in our bodies, found both in the environment and in a variety of foods. It's crucial for muscle development, oxygen transport in our blood, and immune function. A lack of iron increases susceptibility to infections and can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, the most common form of anaemia. This condition results from inadequate iron levels, leading to fewer red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal. For children, especially, a diet lacking in iron-rich foods can result in iron deficiency anaemia, which may cause developmental delays and poor growth.

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