Here are 3 reasons to make the most of pumpkin season! 1 - It’s a seasonal veg (eating seasonally is great for the environment). 2 - It’s high in fibre which helps to keep us fuller for longer. 3 - It’s a good source of antioxidants. Here is a fantastic pumpkin recipe for the pumpkin (and pasta) lovers out there. This recipe is dairy-free and contains no gluten.

This recipe is rich in fiber, protein, calcium and it has a low glycemic index (helps to stabilize blood sugars and keeps us fuller for longer). It is such a healthy recipe as you can top it with extra goodness! Just like an open-style sandwich. It just can’t get better than that. This recipe is free from dairy, wheat and gluten, soya, egg and nuts. Perfect for the whole family.

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The recipe is:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Dairy free ⁣, Egg free ⁣, Wheat & Gluten free ⁣⁣

Toddlers Diarrhoea & FODMAPS In this video Nishti talks extensively about dairy being the main cause of toddlers diarrhoea. Toddler diarrhoea is the most common cause of persistent diarrhoea in young children and the cause is thought to be unknown. Nishti will show you how to use the principles of the FODMAP diet in children with toddlers diarrhoea.

A nutritious and simple side dish rich in slow release carbohydrates and fibre. The pomegranate seeds (a fruit that’s currently in season) adds anti-inflammatory benefits plus tons of vitamin C.

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.