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Fruit juices could be damaging children’s teeth?
Do your children drink fruit drinks? According to some dentists there could be some concern that health-conscious parents who regularly give their children fruit juices and smoothies could be causing long-term damage to their teeth. Kathy Harley, dean of the dental faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons, has asked schools to offer milk or…
Posted in Feeding your toddler, News
Tagged British Dental Association, decay, first tooth, Fruit, Juice, Natural Hydration Council, News, Orange juice, Teeth, Tooth, tooth loss, water
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Question: Constipation in pregnancy
Q: “I am aware that it is common to suffer from constipation in pregnancy. However, is it usual for it to be persistent over a long period of time? I am also worried that my stools are not hard and small as described in many books, but mostly soft and thin, although still very difficult to…
Win a month’s supply of HiPP Organic Fruit Pouches
We have teamed up with the lovely people at HiPP Organic to offer 15 lucky winners the chance to win a month’s supply of HiPP Organic Fruit Pouches. Made from the finest organic fruits and crammed with 100% natural goodness these convenient little pouches not only give your child the best start to weaning but…
Win a month’s supply of Princes Tinned Fruit & Spa Vouchers for TWO!
Breakfast can be one of the most stressful times of day for Mums – potentially driving up their heart rate during the busy morning rush.* Princes thinks Mums should be rewarded for their efforts so they are offering you the chance to win a Relaxation Day for 2 at your local spa, plus a month’s…
Posted in Competitions, Competitions for parents
Tagged Breakfast, competitions, Competitions for grown ups, food, Fruit, Spa
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What is a balanced diet in pregnancy?
We all need a diet that is varied and has foods in the following proportions: One third fruit and vegetables One third energy-packed starchy carbohydrate foods like bread, potatoes and pasta One sixth protein foods like meat, poultry, cheese, pulses and dairy products The tiniest amount of sugar and fat All washed down with plenty…
Posted in Diet and nutrition during pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged balanced diet, carbohydrate, diet, Fat, Fruit, milk, minerals, Nutrition, Protein, Vegetable, vegetables, Vitamins
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Fruit and vegetables in pregnancy
Fruit and vegetables are bursting with the vitamins, minerals and fibre that our pregnant bodies need for good health. Fruit and vegetables are our best source of antioxidants, special nutrients that help protect our bodies against cancer, heart disease and the effects of pollution. Research has shown that eating five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day makes…
Posted in Diet and nutrition during pregnancy
Tagged Antioxidant, Cancer, Cooking, Folic acid, Fruit, heart disease, Home economics, Midwife, minerals, Vegetable, Vitamin
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Weaning foods – do they have to be cooked?
When weaning baby at 6 months, many parents wonder whether they should cook fruits and veggies. It depends partly on his stage of development - and partly on the specific fruit or vegetable. Let’s look at some of the reasons you may choose to cook produce for your little one… Reduce the risk of choking Many raw fruits…
Posted in Baby nutrition, Weaning
Tagged baby food, Baby-led weaning, finger food, food, Food intolerance, Fruit, Infant feeding, Toddler, Vegetable, Vegetarianism, Weaning
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Choking warning issued to parents
5 May 2000 Choking warning issued to parents GRIEVING parents whose child died after choking on a cherry tomato have highlighted their daughter’s death in the hope it will save other lives. Lucy Owen, aged three, of Birmingham, loved the tiny tomatoes and would eat them ‘like strawberries’, her mother said. Choking is the biggest…
Posted in News
Tagged Birmingham, choking, food, Fruit, Lucy Owen, Lydia, Pauline Owen, the Birmingham Post, Tomatoes, Trevor Owen
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Mini Cheesecakes
Baby-led weaning Dessert recipes : 6 months Breakfasts | Savouries | Desserts Desserts Mini Cheesecakes 4 oz dried apricots (preferably unsulphured) 1 tsp vanilla essence 8 oz cream cheese toasted wheat germ (available from health food stores) First, soak the apricots in warm water until softened. Place the apricots in a food processor and process…
Posted in Recipes, Weaning
Tagged baby food, Baby-led weaning, Breastfeeding, Childhood, food, Fruit, Fruit salad, Infant feeding, Salads, Weaning
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Aphrodisiacs
The old adage ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’ is also true of women too! In babyworld’s Sex survey 60 per cent of parents said their love life needed a pick-me-up so, why not try some of these famous aphrodisiacs to get your sexual appetite running! However, if you are trying…
Posted in Valentine's Day
Tagged Aphrodisiacs, food, Fruit, Infertility, Nutrition and pregnancy, Valentine's Day, vegetables
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