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Take care over pine nuts if you have an allergy Aug 18 2009

Your diet queries.Read

Should I give my child fish oil capsules? Aug 04 2009

Q I’ve read that fish oils can help children’s concentration. But I’ve also read that some fish-oil capsules can contain high levels of mercury and harmful chemicals. So is it a good idea to start giving fish-oil capsules to my six-year-old child?Read

Young kids need lots of energy and nutrients Jul 21 2009

Q. How many calories does a child of eight need?Read

Is all shellfish a risk during my pregnancy...and is cheese? Jun 23 2009

Q. Should I avoid eating shellfish while I’m pregnant?Read

Watch out for foods high in fibre and salt when you feed your baby Jun 16 2009

Q. When can I give Quorn to my baby?Read

Plea for healthy suggestions for son’s lunchbox Jun 09 2009

Q What are some healthy playtime snacks for my son?Read

Make sure you look carefully at folate intake Jun 02 2009

Q How long should a woman take folic acid before conceiving?Read

Sweet ideas to cut down your sugar intake May 26 2009

Q Should I try to cut out sugar completely?Read

Breakfast clubs are good way to help kids’ health May 19 2009

Q Our primary school is about to set up a breakfast club. Can you advise us about some healthy options?Read

Sweet ways of cutting down on your sugar May 12 2009

Q SHOULD I try to cut out sugar completely?Read

Reduce harmful fats as part of a healthy diet May 05 2009

Q. What are hydrogenated fats and trans fats?Read

Calcium options for lactose intolerant Apr 28 2009

Q. I’m lactose intolerant. What foods contain calcium, apart from milk and dairy products?Read

Wheat’s a prime source of many vital nutrients Apr 21 2009

Q. The diet expert at my gym has advised me to reduce the amount of wheat I eat. I like cereals very much, but should I cut down?Read

Selenium helps to strengthen body’s defences Apr 14 2009

Q Am I getting enough selenium?Read

Be sure to keep enough heat on your cooked rice Apr 07 2009

Q I’ve heard that reheating rice can cause food poisoning. Is this true?Read

Get kids involved and they’ll love healthier foods Mar 31 2009

Q How can I encourage my children to eat a more varied diet?Read

Cereals can help in anaemia fight Mar 17 2009

Q Which foods are best for my little girl aged five with anaemia? She is not a great lover of meat.Read

How can I make burgers and chips healthier? Mar 10 2009

Q How can I make healthier burgers and chips for my children?Read

It’s still the white stuff for your kids Mar 03 2009

Q Should children have full-fat or semi-skimmed milk?Read

Q. Are the green parts of tomatoes poisonous? Feb 24 2009

A. Food contains many natural chemicals that are essential to our health, such as vitamins and minerals. But some foods also contain potentially harmful substances called natural toxins (poisons).Read

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