When we have kids, we want the best for them. Providing the nutrients they need to grow and thrive through a high-quality diet is so important. Here are some of the key nutrients kids might need.
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There is so much information around about sugar consumption; how much we should eat, which sugars are ok to eat, how to reduce it in our diets etc. that things can get quite confusing!
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Does your fussy toddler eat the SAME food every day? Here are some tips to ensure that your picky eater is getting the nutrition they need.
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Healthy Mummy nutritionist, Cheree Sheldon, is giving her expert and personal tips about what to change, how to customise your meal plan, which meals should you watch out for/avoid all while pregnant on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge. This is what she has to say….
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Cheree Sheldon, one of our Healthy Mummy expert nutritionists is sharing 10 facts about breastfeeding that you might not know. 1. It’s mainly water 87 per cent in fact! 2. It helps your uterus go back to normal The hormone oxytocin, which is released while breastfeeding, also helps your uterus contract […]
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Healthy Mummy nutritionist Cheree Sheldon talks about pregnancy cravings and how to choose healthy options when they strike. Following a healthy pregnancy eating plan will help to avoid those unhealthy pregnancy cravings, but sometimes they are so strong we need a little help!
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If you decide to breastfeed your baby, especially if you are exclusively breastfeeding, a mother requires an additional 300-600 calories per day to lactate. Once your baby starts on solids, this additional amount of calories may reduce as your baby not be consuming as much milk as before (or in fact they may […]
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Mastitis is the inflammation of the breast. It is commonly linked with having an infection, or a blockage of a milk duct. It’s a very common among breastfeeding mothers and can be very unpleasant if left untreated. It’s important to recognise the symptoms as early on as possible.
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Gestational diabetes is diagnosed during pregnancy when your body cannot cope with the extra demand for insulin production resulting in high blood glucose levels. It occurs in 1 to 14 per cent of pregnancies during the end of the second trimester, start of the third trimester, and often has no […]
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Breastfeeding mums know there is nothing more painful than a cracked nipple or engorged breast, but there’s a few old-school home remedies to try before rushing off for help.
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