gimMe seaweed snacks are made using nori (also called laver seaweed). This was an interesting review for me as Layla loves these snacks and would eat 3 packets at a time if I let her!

Every mother wants the best for their child, even before it’s born. So often we are told that pregnant women are eating for two but do you really need to eat twice as much when pregnant? And are there any foods you should be avoiding while pregnant?

This weeks question is a really common one about gagging and choking when introducing solids.

As a mum I’m always on the hunt for healthier alternatives. Corn chips are a handy snack and can be used with dips, for nachos, instead of breadcrumbs… but are the Mission white corn tortilla strips really a healthier alternative?

I love winter for all the yummy, warm foods, such as Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe is packed full of goodness and tastes delicious.

Vegan and plant based diets are becoming increasingly more popular. However, one major consideration for those who opt for a vegetarian, vegan, or plant based diet is “is it safe for my child?”  Children have very different nutritional needs than adults, with these needs changing often to accommodate their stages of rapid growth and development. 

There has been a large movement away from dairy products over the last few years, so why do people cut dairy out of their diets and is it really necessary to give your child dairy?

I’m always looking for new snack ideas, especially for lunchboxes or after school, that are filling, delicious and healthy. These carrot and oat cookies tick all of those boxes- they are refined sugar free, full of good fats and fiber.