Articles tagged with: children

Q. How do I get my kids to eat vegetables?

12 February 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. How do I get my kids to eat vegetables?

A. It's hard work! But it pays to be persistent. Over the years, I've worked out a number of techniques to help parents and used them on our kids when they were younger (and we had one of the world's fussiest eaters in our daughter!). 

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Q. Is there a limit to the amount of omega-3s a child should consume?

24 January 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Is there a limit to the amount of omega-3s a child should consume?

Q. While I understand the benefits of omega-3, is there a limit to the amount a young child, such as a 2-year-old, should consume?

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Q. Are energy drinks safe for kids to drink?

20 January 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Are energy drinks safe for kids to drink?

A. Energy drinks are really soft drinks with caffeine whether it's added or derived from guarana, the seeds of a climbing vine native...

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Q. Should children drink low-fat or full-fat milk?

20 December 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Should children drink low-fat or full-fat milk?

[THE QUESTION IN FULL]   Q.  We hear about childhood obesity all the time. Should kids be switching to lite milk or stay...

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Product review: Devondale Fast Start

17 October 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Product review: Devondale Fast Start

I'm sure you must have seen the ads for this liquid breakfast product. They focus on the fact that it is made "from milk, not soy"....

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Product Review: Coco Pops Liquid Breakfast

14 March 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Product Review: Coco Pops Liquid Breakfast

Most health professionals have a set against pre-sweetened kids’ cereals, as they’re generally low in fibre and only train young...

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