I don’t ever calorie count but I am well aware of my daily intake of carbohydrates because a high carb diet causes immediate weight gain around my abdomen. My experience of working with children with diabetes (type 1 and 2) and with women with diabetes in pregnancy, has taught me so much about diet and why calorie counting is pointless and misleading. It also helped me create the 1-2-3 Healthy Eating Approach which I use as a healthy eating tool with children and parents, regardless of whether they have diabetes or not.

From a Buddhist perspective, eating is more than just taking in nourishment. It is an interaction with the entire phenomenal universe. It is a gift given to us through the work of all beings. It's a way to not just be thankful to the food itself but for ALL that contributed to it. Sun, water, soil, people. Can you imagine how you will feel (or start to feel) when you start emitting all this love and gratitude into the foods you eat?

In need of an immune-boosting recipe for your family? You only need 6 ingredients and 6 minutes for this recipe.

Colourful fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamin A and pumpkin is one of them. Vitamin A is crucial for the growing child since it helps to strengthen their immune system and helps develop healthy vision.

Adding a twist to a classical pizza by using polenta. This recipe is wheat free, gluten free, dairy free and egg free. 100% vegan.

I've named these joyful for a reason. They are so delicious and will bring a smile to the face. A simple recipe using almond flour, omega 3 rich hemp seeds and dairy-free chocolate. Sometimes it's ok to indulge.

From experience, most of my vegan and vegetarian clients struggle with protein. They either don’t eat enough or they eat low-quality protein. This applies to both adults and children. This blog post explains.

Did you know that sesame seeds are one of the best calcium foods we can include in our diet? One heaped tbsp of tahini (toasted ground sesame seeds) contains 100mg of calcium. That's almost equivalent to 100ml of milk.

These muffins are super easy to make and make a delicious snack for both children and adults. Nutritionally, these muffins are gluten-free, a great source of protein and fiber and a source of iron. And of course, they are dairy free. What a bonus.

Were you told to wait until 6 months before you wean your baby? This information is not entirely true. Allow me to explain....