Nutrition Blog
Welcome to my nutrition blog!
Here you’ll find practical, evidence-based advice on fussy eating, child nutrition, feeding and family mealtimes, alongside easy recipes for children and families.
Nutrition 2 Nourish & Flourish has also been named one of Feedspot’s 50 Best Kids Food Blogs to Follow in 2026.
Have a look through the latest posts below. If there’s a topic you’d like me to cover, please get in touch.
Vegetable and Fruit Purees for Babies (Easy & Nutritious)
Vegetable and fruit purees for babies are a great first food and commonly used at the beginning of weaning. They are simple to prepare if making your own and usually parents find that babies happily take to them. If you are not sure about which route to take then...
Iron Rich Foods for Picky Eaters (That Kids Will Actually Eat)
Children can be incredibly picky, especially when it comes to iron-rich foods like red meat. But iron is so important for little ones, playing a key role in growth, brain development, and overall energy levels (I cover even more about this in my other blog). That’s...
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Omega-3? Simple Ways to Boost It
As a Nutritionist and a parent, I know how important Omega 3 fatty acids are, especially EPA and DHA for supporting brain health, mood and overall wellbeing. These fats are critical during childhood and adolescence, times of rapid growth and development but many kids...
Food Additives in Your Child’s Diet & How to Reduce Them
It’s completely natural to worry about what’s in your child’s food, especially when it comes to additives. From bright colours to preservatives that keep foods fresh, these ingredients serve a purpose, but they can also raise real concerns for parents. Questions about...
6 Easy Recipes for Constipation in Toddlers
Constipation is common in toddlers and can happen for all sorts of reasons but typically fussy eating, a low fibre diet, or not enough fluids are the usual suspects. It’s usually manageable with simple dietary changes. So I have created some gentle, yet fibre rich...
Flax Seeds for Kids: Nutrition Benefits and How to Add Them to Meals
Flax seeds for kids can be a nutritious addition to many meals when used right. Particularly at a time when fibre intakes are low amongst kids, flax seeds can be an easy way to increase fibre intake, as well as adding other nutritional benefits into lots of popular...
30 Quick & Healthy Bedtime Snacks for Toddlers
Bedtime snacks for toddlers or older kids can be really helpful for some families. They can support growth spurts, fill their tummies before bed and may make them sleep better. However you may be worried whether this is the right thing to do? This blog will help...
Easy Carrot Puree for Baby
Carrot puree for baby is a lovely first tastes recipe to start with as it's easy to digest and babies generally like the bright orange colour and natural sweetness of the carrots. You can make this recipe as a larger batch if you want to make more use of cooking and...
Food Before One Is Just for Fun – Myth or Fact?
You have probably heard the popular phrase “food before one is just for fun.” I still see it being shared on parenting forums and parenting groups. It is an important topic for parents starting solids to understand because it is often misunderstood. This blog...