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Ultra-Processed Foods: Cutting Through the Noise

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and engineered to keep us coming back. Here's what's worth knowing, without the hysteria.

Fat at breakfast: why it's good news for growing brains

Fat was the villain for decades — but it turns out breakfast is one of the best places to include it. Here's why the right fats support brain development, help vitamins absorb properly, and keep ch...

Why "just eat well" isn't as simple as it sounds for kids diets

The advice sounds straightforward. The reality — busy mornings, picky phases, food that's changed — is a bit more complicated. Here's what's really going on.

What children's cereals don't tell you

Some children's cereals contain up to 70% sugar by weight — that's basically dessert with a cartoon mascot. Here's what the box doesn't tell you, and how to make small swaps without overhauling the...

MTHFR: the gene that affects how your child uses folate

Up to 40% of people carry an MTHFR variation — and most have no idea. Here's what it actually means, why the form of folate matters, and what's worth knowing.

1: Children’s Immune System
Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, and Selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, the normal function of the immune system in children.

2: Children’s Mental performance, mental focus and nervous system
Iron contributes to normal cognitive development in children. Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic acid, and Iron contribute to the reduction in tiredness and fatigue. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, Biotin, Magnesium and Iodine contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system. Thiamin, Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Biotin and magnesium contribute to normal psychological function.

3: Energy
Contains Biotin, Vitamin B12, Iron, & Magnesium, which assist the normal function of releasing energy from the food your child eats. Vitamin C Increases iron absorption, Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism. Iron Contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells & haemoglobin.Chromium Contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism and maintaining normal blood glucose levels. Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and electrolyte balance.

4: Growth and Development in Children
Vitamin D, protein and magnesium contribute to the normal growth and development of bones in children. Manganese and Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc has a role in the process of cell division. Thiamin Contributes to the normal function of the heart

5: Supports children’s normal digestion
It contains vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D & zinc, which contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system.

6: Teeth and Eyes
Vitamin D and Magnesium contribute to the maintenance of normal teeth. Riboflavin, Vitamin A and Zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal vision.

7: Tiredness
Pantothenic acid, Iron and Magnesium contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

8: Healthy Cells
Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.