4 Reasons ‘A Healthy Gut’ Should Be a Top Family Goal
MothersBabies Newsletter: 4 Reasons ‘A Healthy Gut’ Should Be a Top Family Goal 15/4/2024 To view the newsletter, click here We’re hearing more and more about HOW to get a healthy gut… …but what about WHY you need to focus on getting a healthy gut? What does ‘having a healthy gut’ even mean for you […]
Is Your Gut Microbiome Affecting Your Brain?
MothersBabies Newsletter: Is Your Gut Microbiome Affecting Your Brain? 25/3/20234 To view the newsletter, click here In short, yes, your gut microbiome is affecting your brain… Just like you; texting, calling, tagging, emailing and organising hangs IRL with your best mate; your gut and brain like to communicate…and they do so constantly. Most of us […]
Introducing Solids: What NOT to do!
MothersBabies Newsletter: Introducing Solids: What NOT to do! 05/06/2023 To view the newsletter, click here. Introducing solids to your baby represents an opportunity to set them off on a path to enjoying nutritious, gut-healthy food for life… But it’s not always an easy task! Even the most well-thought out plans and über-prepared parents can come […]
3 Common Problems Faced When Introducing Solids
MothersBabies Newsletter: 3 Common Problems Faced When Introducing Solids 29/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here. Experiencing your child’s face light up when they discover a new world of flavours is a beautiful moment… But not every parent feels this way about introducing solids! In fact, for some, it can be an extremely challenging time!! […]
Solids and Baby Gut Health
MothersBabies Newsletter: Solids and Baby Gut Health 22/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here. Some people dread it…some people find it exciting… but no matter where you are on this continuum, introducing solids to your bub is undoubtedly a milestone event! And it’s not just a milestone in terms of your daily activities from here […]
Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity
MothersBabies Newsletter: Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity 24/04/2023 To view the newsletter, click here Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity From the people who tell you to supplement with formula in case your supply isn’t enough for your baby to thrive, to the overly blunt ‘Breast is Best’ campaigns… From those who give you sideways glances when […]
Self-Care Isn’t All Face Masks and Scented Candles
The transition into motherhood is shocking, in all the best and worst ways. Beautiful, maybe. Exciting, yes. Full of ‘miraculous’ moments, sure. But, so fricking hard at the same time. There is no other moment that parallels. Going through the enormity of birth, after which you probably rightly feel like you need a week to […]
Are your Gut and your Brain BFFs?
Are Your Brain and Your Gut BFFs? Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 08/09/2022 Are you and your BFF on the phone to each other whenever you have the chance? Texting about the latest season of Stranger Things…Sharing funny cat videos over breakfast…or […]
Want a healthy gut? You may need more fibre
Want a Healthy Gut? You Probably Need More Fibre Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 20/08/2022 It doesn’t get much less ‘sexy’ than talk about fibre… For most people, the word ‘fibre’ probably conjures up images of Metamucil or Digestive biscuits, and is […]
Bifidobacterium: The Key to Reducing Infant Allergy?
Bifidobacterium: The Key to Reducing Infant Allergy? Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 11/08/2022 “Back in my day, no-one was allergic to anything!” (Granny, aged 93). Can you relate to this? Older relatives making sweeping statements about the lack of allergic disease in […]
