LIVE on 📺 - It was a pleasure to speak to @gbnews yesterday afternoon about the recent rise in concerns around childrens’ diets, and as a dietitian and mum of 2, I’m super proud to be supporting the new “A to Z of Great Food” which is a free to access initiative from @organixfood to help parents to not only wean and feed their growing children in a healthy way, but to get them more involved in food too! 🥦
You can find out more about the initiative on my @mummynutrition IG page as I’ve shared 2 recent reels about the A to Z wall chart (featured behind me in the clip!) and amazing new A to Z online hub, which is packed with nutrition information, tips and healthy recipes. I’ve also done a few recent radio interviews about it too which you may have heard! 📻
So yes, whilst fussy eating does exist, the following could help;
✔️ exposure - offering new fruits and vegetables, at least 10-15 times, to your child along side ‘safe’ foods, ie foods you know they like
✔️ keeping meal times calm & positive (and distraction free!)
✔️ involving children in meal planning & talking about foods in a positive way
✔️ getting creative and fun with foods - from fruit kebabs to faces on a pizza made from cooked vegetables!
✔️ role modelling & sitting down as a family to eat when possible
✔️ allowing independence where possible eg getting their own plate, serving them selves .. and ultimately (as the presenter suggested!) preparing foods themselves!
🤔 What are your thoughts on the issues?!
#dietitian #gbnews #nutritionist #fussyeating #organizatoz
Wearing - @muraelondon