My Child is a Fussy Eater – The Underlying Causes

by Ola Mazurkiewicz Dip NT, mNTOI Many parents struggle to feed their fussy eaters and often associate the issue with the child’s personality. Interestingly, many causes of picky eating actually have nutritional roots.  Zinc deficiency Zinc deficiency can make all...

Sleep- the cornerstone of good health

by John Staunton DipNT mNTOI A study from Carnegie Mellon University shows people who sleep seven hours per night, instead of eight, are three times more susceptible to a cold virus. Those who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep had over five times as...

A Purple Smoothie with Hidden Greens

by Linn Thorstensson DipNT mNTOI PURPLE SMOOTHIE WITH HIDDEN GREENS Serves 1 1/2 cup of blackberries – fresh or frozen 1/2 cup blueberries – fresh or frozen a handful of green leaves like kale (stems removed) or spinach 1/2 small avocado 1 banana Juice of 1/2 lime 1...

Chocolate/Cocoa/Cacao – What’s the difference?

by Grainne Dooley DipNT mNTOI So the new buzz on the block is Raw Cacao. Cocoa (think hot cocoa chocolate drink stuff) is like so last season and as for chocolate, just don’t even go there! But whats the difference and what is it anyway? Check out the picture....

Get the kids into the kitchen

by Kara Reilly DipNT mNTOI Kids love nothing more than getting involved, getting their hands dirty and doing an activity together with siblings or parents. Sometimes they may need a little nudge, with all the distractions available these days, but once you get started...

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