Rather than focusing on exclusion, shift to thinking about the frequency and portions of each that are being consumed

We have to teach our children how to eat them in small quantities and take the power away from forbidden foods.

The teenage years are a time of exponential growth, and more often than not, they are accompanied by a strong appetite. While appetite fluctuations are normal, especially as exercise levels reduce, a sudden and abrupt drop off in appetite is unusual and warrants further investigation.

Research suggests that breast milk has a favourable influence on the infant's gut and microbiome, which protects against the development of allergies. The majority of research focuses on exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life

We're back home a week and they are still off their food — I've to coax them to eat at mealtimes

"Introducing solids is a milestone for young children and comes with a mixture of excitement and anxiety for parents. I’m glad to hear that you’re waiting until your daughter is six months old before starting."

Should I eliminate all gluten products from her diet? Or does she need to be tested?

Stress and anxiety can affect our eating behaviours. While we generally associate chronic stress with increased food intake and frequency of eating, acute stress can have the opposite effect

Nails that split, peel, or break easily are common complaints that can often reflect dietary inadequacies

When someone has a folate deficiency, it causes the body to produce abnormally large blood cells that cannot function properly. And since red blood cells transport oxygen around the body, folate deficiency can lead to extreme tiredness and lack of energy