True Health magazine

By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition Many children experience a level of reluctance around certain foods at some point in their development. The transition to solid foods is not always straightforward and new colours, textures and tastes can challenge familiarity. This uncertainty can also provide an opportunity for toddlers and children to assert a level of independence. This can often be accompanied by inconsistencies around what children will eat and where, so by understanding more about why a child may be…

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By nutritionist Juliette Bryant We all want to feel good and our food choices can play an important role in helping us achieve this. However, due to our primal urges to seek out fat and sugar (foods in short supply to primitive man) and through clever advertising, we often reach for foods, which although may provide an initial boost are followed by a slump and can lead to disease and weight gain. In this article, I’ll look at some of…

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April is IBS Awareness Month, although it may have been a bit of a taboo in the past, more and more people are talking about their experiences with irritable bowel syndrome. We’ve asked our experts for their tips and tricks to dealing with IBS: Write it down “You may discover that there are certain foods that trigger the symptoms or it could be the time of day which makes them worse, for instance when you are tired or you may…

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Suffering from interrupted night’s sleep can often leave us feeling foggy, grumpy and slow the next day, but did you know that our diet could have an effect on our sleeping patterns? Nutritionist Cassandra Barns explains how five foods can have a positive effect on our sleeping patterns and help us drift off into an uninterrupted and peaceful night’s sleep, leaving us feeling refreshed and rejuvenated for the day ahead. Oats As well as being a good way to start…

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We all know how versatile a jar of miso paste can be. It can instantly transform a multitude of everyday dishes – try adding a spoonful to your next spaghetti bolognaise or add an extra kick to your salad dressing. Not forgetting how it can be enjoyed in it’s most classic of forms, a quick and easy, tasty miso soup. A complex flavour, this fermented food is quite simply a kitchen cupboard essential. But did you know that miso also…

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The poor sleep epidemic among Britain’s children was highlighted on BBC Panorama last week (6 March) amidst reports that around a third of children will suffer with sleep issues at some point during their childhood. According to The Children’s Sleep Charity, which offers support to families who are facing sleep issues, this figure will rise to 86% for children with additional needs. It is well documented that sleep deprivation can cause a wide range of difficulties for both parent and…

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By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition The news about which foods are healthy and nutritious for us is constantly hitting the headlines. With concerns around escalating childhood obesity, tooth decay and chronic disease in children, understanding more about foods that have outstanding health benefits is beneficial. Eating fish regularly has been long regarded as important for our development, health and well-being by a whole host of experts. The importance of fish in our diet…

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