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The role of indulgence in your child’s diet
Most kids are besotted with sugary and processed treats and could quite happily eat them all day long. The question is: should we let our children indulge in them ‒ especially if it means avoiding a tantrum ‒ and how do we maintain an element of control? XX weighs in....
Should you ban sugar?
The sweet stuff has come under heavy fire in recent years. Of course, you want your child to be a healthy eater. But does this mean sugar has no place in your home? Registered dietician Megan Pentz-Kluyts has the facts. The intake of added sugars appears to be...
Help! My child won’t eat
Do you have a picky eater at home? You are not alone – at least a quarter of toddlers and pre-schoolers are described by their parents as poor or ‘picky’ eaters, writes registered dietician Megan Pentz-Kluyts. Picky or fussy eaters, are the bane of any parent’s...
When food becomes the enemy, all you need to know about food allergies
Discovering that your child has a food allergy can be daunting. However it is important to understand what a food allergy is and how to recognise them. Kerry Hayes finds out why food allergies develop and how to be prepared for them. Food allergies are common in...
The role of indulgence in your child’s diet
Most kids are besotted with sugary and processed treats and could quite happily eat them all day long. The question is: Should we let our children indulge in them – especially if it means avoiding a tantrum – and how do we maintain an element of control? Nutritionist...
How to manage fussy eaters
Do you have a picky eater at home? You are not alone – at least a quarter of toddlers and pre-schoolers are described by their parents as poor or ‘picky’ eaters, writes registered dietician Megan Pentz-Kluyts. Picky or fussy eaters, are the bane of any parent’s...
Dealing with constipation in toddlers
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Simple healthy breakfasts to get your little one off to a good start
Tarryn Jordaan talks to registered dietician, Lauren du Toit, about the importance of eating breakfast. My mom always told me that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this is actually a proven fact. Research tells us that kids who don’t eat breakfast...
Mealtimes with your toddler – end the battle
When your toddler eats well, he will have the nutrients he needs to grow, learn and develop. You can teach your toddler to eat well by offering him healthy choices and by being a good role model. If you eat a variety of healthy foods and stay active, chances are that...
Help your fussy feeder develop healthy eating habits
Toddlers are notorious for their fussy eating habits, so don’t be surprised when yours refuses to eat what you set in front of her. Registered dietician, Cheryl Meyer, explores what toddlers should be eating, and how to encourage them to eat a wider variety of...