Your Family Nutritionist

Your Family Nutritionist AfN registered Nutritionist, helping your family to love food and stay healthy from the beginning! Hi!

I am Theresa, an AfN registered Nutritionist with over 20 years experience in the field of nutrition and feeding families. I was owner of the award winning company Happy Tums and helped to run it for 8 years before deciding to start up on my own. I specialises in childhood nutrition and run weaning and fussy eater workshops in Essex and the surrounding areas. These workshops are either at local v

enues such as church halls, online or private group sessions in your own home are also available. Come along to learn how to give your baby the best start with food! Some of the things I cover include the baby led weaning approach, purées, choking, allergies, dropping milk feeds and so much more! I also offer you on-going support afterwards and I will always be available to answer any questions that you have via my group page which you will be added to following a workshop.

Did you know that eating is one of the most complicated things we do?! In fact it is the only thing we do as a human whe...
24/07/2025

Did you know that eating is one of the most complicated things we do?! In fact it is the only thing we do as a human where we use every single muscle and every single sense in our body!
And, did you know that babies don't know how to eat?! Just like they don't know how to crawl, walk or talk - the only way they learn is from being taught!

Eating taking time and patience and this might help you if you feel your little one is taking time on their weaning journey!

My final workshop before my holidays is in Brentwood next Tuesday so check out my website (see bio) to book your space!

Summer holidays mean lots of playdates for the kids! And, I love it as they are entertained and not nagging me as they a...
22/07/2025

Summer holidays mean lots of playdates for the kids! And, I love it as they are entertained and not nagging me as they are 'bored' every 5 minutes 🤣

So, I like to do some 'snacky' plates for the kids as usually there are a few options for everyone!

I served this with tomato pasta and cheese and it was a hit!

Are you thinking about introducing solids to your baby?As a registered Nutritionist, with over 20 years in the business,...
21/07/2025

Are you thinking about introducing solids to your baby?
As a registered Nutritionist, with over 20 years in the business, I will help you to make weaning fun, safe and healthy!

My workshops cover all of these and more:

Allergies
Choking & gagging
Dropping milk feeds
Purees
Baby-led weaning
Portion sizes and appetite
Commercial foods
Which foods and when

You will get a comprehensive set of notes AND free access to my on-going support group afterwards, which means you can ask me anything at all about feeding your family and I will give you all the advice, help and support you need.

All of this for only £30!!!

Next date for Chelmsford is below and bookings are done via my website (see bio)

As I specialise in allergies, I spend lots of time learning, completing training and keeping up to date on the latest al...
20/07/2025

As I specialise in allergies, I spend lots of time learning, completing training and keeping up to date on the latest allergy information and research.

And so, when I hear that people are getting their potential allergies "diagnosed" via Vega testing, it makes me so concerned and to be honest, angry!

These are NOT tests which can diagnose allergies or intolerances.
Here is some info to consider if Vega testing was something you were thinking about.

Book onto one of my award winning weaning workshops (see bio) and I can help you to introduce allergenic foods safely.

Protein is something parents can be concerned about when starting solids, or when they are dealing with a fussy eater. T...
14/07/2025

Protein is something parents can be concerned about when starting solids, or when they are dealing with a fussy eater. They can worry that their child is not getting enough of this essential nutrient which is paramount for growth and development.

And, for those with a selective toddler, meat, eggs and fish are very common foods to suddenly be rejected! But, if you look, there are many other foods which provide decent amounts of protein for your growing child.

Think of ways of incorporating some of these foods into their diet, whether it be making a pea "pesto" with pasta or showing your fussy toddler how to "pop" edamame beans from their skins in a fun activity!

Also, rolling things like banana or avocado in chia seeds makes it so much easier for a weaning baby to grasp and bring to their mouth!

This Friday I am in Billericay. Come and join me and learn how to make your weaning adventures fun, safe and healthy!
14/07/2025

This Friday I am in Billericay. Come and join me and learn how to make your weaning adventures fun, safe and healthy!

What is in season for July? Do you have a favourite July fruit or veg!?
09/07/2025

What is in season for July?
Do you have a favourite July fruit or veg!?

I have just seen this advertised as a dairy-free milk and have to say, it looks great!They have added prebiotics, iodine...
08/07/2025

I have just seen this advertised as a dairy-free milk and have to say, it looks great!

They have added prebiotics, iodine and omega-3 which is fantastic.

The prebiotics as chicory fibre really have shown to help with constipation so something to think about if you have a baby who is dairy free and can suffer from constipation.

Pea protein is a great source and we are seeing more dairy free alternatives using pea as the base.

Has anyone tried this yet?

As the weather seems to be heating up this week, I thought I would share some ideas of how to prepare some frozen coolin...
07/07/2025

As the weather seems to be heating up this week, I thought I would share some ideas of how to prepare some frozen cooling snacks for your baby!
Do you have any other recipes that you use?

Last Saturday we had the BEST bbq at our friend house! The food was incredible and made the most amazing watermelon an...
03/07/2025

Last Saturday we had the BEST bbq at our friend house!

The food was incredible and made the most amazing watermelon and feta salad which is so refreshing!

Bbqs and weaning babies go hand in hand! Flavoursome meats, breads, salads, fish - all perfect for those starting their complementary feeding journey!

How to serve the food to your baby is something we discuss in detail on my workshops!So, here are some handy tips!If you...
30/06/2025

How to serve the food to your baby is something we discuss in detail on my workshops!

So, here are some handy tips!
If you want to learn more about how to introduce food safely, come and join me on a weaning workshop near you!

(See bio for dates and bookings)

Love these! As I always discuss on my workshops, variety is key at 6 months and flavours are vital!
26/06/2025

Love these! As I always discuss on my workshops, variety is key at 6 months and flavours are vital!

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