Little Health au

19/09/2024

Is your child struggling to p**p regularly? 💩🚽

Try these top 3 tips:

1️⃣ Fibre: Add colourful fruits, veggies, and whole grains throughout the day to help aid digestion and keep your child feeling fuller for longer. 🥝🍐🥦🥕

2️⃣Fluids: Keep them hydrated! Encourage sipping on water throughout the day to soften stool and prevent constipation. 💧

3️⃣Movement: Get those bodies moving and grooving! From playground fun to family bike rides, let’s keep them active for better digestion. ⚽️🛝🛹🤸‍♀️

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17/09/2024

Is your child’s diet missing essential nutrients? 🤔

As parents, it’s important to watch for signs that your child’s diet may not be giving them the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Here are some common signs to look out for:

1️⃣ Fatigue or low energy
2️⃣ Frequent illnesses or infections
3️⃣ Poor growth or delayed development
4️⃣ Pale skin or signs of anemia
5️⃣ Dry skin or brittle hair
6️⃣ Difficulty concentrating or learning
7️⃣ Irritability or mood swings
8️⃣ Dental issues like cavities or bleeding gums
9️⃣ Changes in appetite
🔟 Muscle weakness or cramps

If your child is showing any of these symptoms, it might be beneficial for your child to see a health peofessional such as a paediatric dietitian. 🥦🍎

📅 Book a consultation today to ensure your child’s diet is providing the nutrients they need to thrive! 💪

06/09/2024

Boost Your Child’s Immune System with Every Bite!

Did you know that the right snacks can help keep your little one’s immune system in top shape? 🍎🍊🥕

From vitamin C-rich fruits to protein-packed yogurt, it’s easy to sneak immune-boosting nutrients into their lunchbox! 💪✨

👉 Swipe to see some simple and delicious snack ideas that can help keep those sniffles at bay. Because strong bodies start with smart snacks!

05/09/2024

🛡️6 Immunity-Boosting Nutrients for Kids🛡️

Did you know that certain vitamins and minerals are superheroes for your child’s immune system? 🦸‍♂️💪

Here are 6 key nutrients that play a big role in keeping your little one healthy and strong:

🥕 Vitamin A: Supports healthy skin and tissues, the first line of defense against germs.
🍳 Vitamin B (Complex): Boosts energy and helps immune cells do their job!
🍊 Vitamin C: The ultimate immune booster, helping to fight off infections.
🌞 Vitamin D: Sunshine vitamin that activates infection-fighting cells.
🥩 Zinc: Essential for proper immune function and wound healing.
🥬 Iron: Supports healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body.

Make sure your child’s diet includes these nutrients for a strong immune system! For more info on which foods provide these powerful vitamins and minerals, check out our latest blog post: Immunity-Boosting Foods for Babies to Teenagers

01/09/2024

🌼 Spring is here, and so is a fresh wave of seasonal produce! 🌼

Embrace the flavours of this season with locally grown strawberries, avocados, asparagus, and juicy citrus fruits. 🍓🥑 Not only do they taste amazing, but they’re also packed with nutrients perfect for boosting your family’s health.

My Top Tips for Eating Seasonally this Spring:
1. When grocery shopping look for the ‘grown in Australia’ stickers/signs
2. Opt to purchase directly from farmers or local markets as much as possible to ensure you get fresh , seasonal and tasty fruit and vegetables.
3. Try creating seasonal recipes or adapt recipes to include seasonal produce.

NOTE: Seasonal produce varies depending on where you live, so be sure to check what’s in season in your local area. A great place to start is by checking out your local farmers market to identify what is in season! * The fruits and vegetables listed in this post are in season for Southern Queensland.

26/08/2024

Parenting Tip: Iron-Rich Foods for Growing Kids!

Is your little one getting enough iron in their diet? From toddlers to teens, iron is IMPORTANT for their growth and development.

Here’s how you can make sure they’re getting their dose of this essential nutrient:

🥩Offer iron-rich foods like lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, and fortified cereals.

🥦 Don’t forget about veggies like spinach, broccoli, and kale, which are packed with iron.

🥚Eggs are not only versatile but also a great source of iron for your kids.

🥜 Incorporate nuts and seeds into snacks or meals for an added iron boost. My favourite is LSA - the perfect ingredient to be added to baked goods, cereals, smoothies and more!

Remember, iron plays a vital role in oxygen transport and overall energy levels, so let’s keep our kids fuelled and thriving! Share your favourite iron-rich foods below and tag a parent who could use this tip!

17/07/2024

Are you ready to take charge of your family’s health?

🔓Unlock the secrets to smarter shopping and healthier eating with our easy-to-follow food label tips!
Including:

🔍understanding the ingredient list
🔍understanding serving sizes
🔍understanding how to compare similar products
🔍understanding how to read the nutrition panel
🔍learning how to spot hidden sugars, fats or salts
🔍understanding health/nutrition claims

➡️Swipe through our post to become a food label pro and make better nutrition choices for your family!

Follow .au for more tips 🍏

11/07/2024

Are you worried about your child's nutrition?😰 Are you unsure whether your child would benefit from intervention?

If this sounds like you... complete our nutrition questionnaire below and it will determine if intervention is required for your child! 📲

After competition of this quiz it will either determine:
✅Your child may benefit from a Dietetic Assessment (then further outline what type of assessment would be most beneficial based on your answers) OR
❎ Your child does not currently require intervention based on your answers.

TAKE THE QUIZ TODAY!

Complete our FREE nutrition questionnaire to find out whether your child would benefit from dietetic intervention at Little Health

27/06/2024

How do we get children to p**p regularly? 💩👀

Try these top 3 tips:

1️⃣ Fibre: Add colourful fruits, veggies, and whole grains throughout the day to help aid digestion and keep your child feeling fuller for longer. 🍐🌽🍝

2️⃣ Fluids: Keep them hydrated! Encourage sipping on water throughout the day to soften stool and prevent constipation. 💧

3️⃣ Movement: Get those bodies moving and grooving! From playground fun to family bike rides, let’s keep them active for better digestion. 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

How often does your child open their bowels?

 

24/06/2024

Are you worried about your child’s nutrition or eating habits?

I’m here to help! From addressing nutrition deficiencies and allergies to promoting healthy eating and gut health, I’ve got you covered.

Services Offered at Little Health:
🔍 Comprehensive Assessments
📈 Personalised intervention sessions
📋 Tailored recommendations
👩🏼‍💻Face-to-face or Telehealth sessions

Let’s work together to ensure your child thrives!

If you have a question about services, my DMs are always open or my contact details are available in my Bio.

But if you’re ready to start your childs journey, comment ‘READY’ and I’ll send you a new client referral form! 🍋

12/06/2024

The words that we use at mealtimes can shape our children’s relationship with food!

Although we aim to communicate with with the best intentions, sometimes comments can lead to unwanted outcomes such as a child feeling pressured or stressed to eat, feeling guilty about their choices, unable to recognise when they are full and much more

Instead we want to focus on positive language as this helps build a child’s confidence, encourages positive eating habits, increases nutritional variety and makes mealtimes enjoyable for everyone.

So lets’ choose words that uplift and support our little ones! 😎💛