Food & Nutrition

Under attack from winter lurgies? Kids fighting off another bout of sneezing and snotty noses? Sadly, there’s no miracle solution to stop them catching colds, but One Handed Cooks’ nutritionist Jess Beaton has some great healthy eating tips to boost little ones immune systems and shorten their recovery time if they do get crook.

Are you finding that mealtimes are becoming more about tantrums, tears and food everywhere but in your little one’s mouth? Most likely, you’re feeling frustrated, at the end of your tether and concerned that your baby is not getting enough healthy nutrition.

Do not despair… you are not alone!

Jess Beaton, nutritionist with One Handed Cooks, shares her advice on how to deal with food refusal and get finicky babies to eat. 

A healthy and nourishing lunch is important to help kids stay alert and active throughout the day. If your kids are tired of the same old sandwich, why not mix and match some of the following more exciting options? 

The antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes helps build our skin’s natural protection against radiation and sun damage. Fresh tomato soups are a great way to top up our lycopene storage or mix lashings of tomato puree with any of the family’s favourite dips, dressings and sauces for that extra hit of lycopene for a healthy skin. Read more for tips on six foods for your child’s healthy skin and for yours too!

Did you know that cocoa is good for skin health? Find out why here. And then make these delicious treats.