Children’s health

Good nutrition is at the heart of supporting children’s health and they need suitable levels of vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and minerals for optimum development. We cover these areas and much more in this section of our blog.

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Healthy eating for children: overcoming barriers to unhealthy diets

We all want our children to eat healthily but the reality is that there are often multiple barriers to implementing ...
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In the news – health and nutrition research

In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles, which ...
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Obtaining optimal health on a budget

As we enter a cost-of-living crisis, we are all feeling extra pressure in our pockets with difficult choices to be ...
Nutrient requirements through the ages

Nutrient requirements through the ages

Our nutritional requirements can vary from one life stage to the next and can alter according to specific reasons such ...
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Iodine- it’s not just about the thyroid

Iodine is an micromineral which is essential for health and is most strongly associated with thyroid function. Epidemiology suggests that ...
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Teen mental health and sleep

According to the Mental Health Foundation, 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year. 50% ...
Probiotics first 1,000 days

Probiotics for the first 1,000 days

The more we uncover about the ecosystem of bacteria residing in us, the more it becomes evident that nurturing and ...
Back to school: children's health

Back to school: children’s health

The beginning of a new school year is here and whilst for many it is a welcomed chance to return ...