Empathy is not something that can be learnt from a textbook or the internet it is something we learn from our experiences. I have over 12 years experience as a paediatric dietitian but I think I have learnt more as a mum in terms of understanding the struggles parents are going through with their...

Saturday, August 8, 2015 Food skills lost to life in fast lane – Food experts say children are missing out on basics because parents are too busy By Carmen Hall Bay kids are losing valuable cooking skills as their parents struggle with busy lifestyles and opt for takeaway or processed...

If you have a child who is a fussy eater it can make meal times frustrating, cause anxiety for the parents and child, and often leave parents feeling lost as to what to do. Many parents also feel frustrated and sometimes even angry that they have put so much effort into preparing the meal and their...

I have recently moved from Christchurch to Tauranga and now have Kidz Nutrition up and running here in the beautiful Bay of Plenty!  Loving the endless summer and all the fruit & vege stalls along the roadside…I can see why it’s called the Bay of Plenty!  Please share my Facebook...

Infants < 6 months of age * If breast fed Mum will need to exclude cow’s milk & all dairy products from her diet (dietitian input is helpful to       ensure Mum’s diet is nutritionally adequate to meet the increased nutritional requirements of breast feeding, particularly...

For the month of February ‘5 + A Day’is challenging us all to add an extra serve of fruit/vegetables to our day. Check out the details on their website http://www.5aday.co.nz/5plus-a-day/take-the-5plus-a-day-challenge.aspx There are some great prizes up for grabs, but more importantly...

Are you are avoiding cow’s milk protein whilst breast feeding due to your baby being diagnosed with cow’s milk protein intolerance, allergy or colitis? To meet your daily calcium requirements you would need to be having; 800 ml of calcium enriched rice or soy milk or 33 cups of cooked broccoli...

You may have recently seen a story on TV3’s current affairs show ‘Campbell Live’ on school lunches (aired 10th October 2014). A dietitian provided feedback on school lunches prepared by several mums/caregivers. As a paediatric dietitian I feel that this story was misleading, implying that a...

Messy food play at meal times is an important sensory experience for infants learning about different foods, textures, smells, colours and tastes. So put a mat down, a bib on and don’t stress about the mess!