How to embrace the festive spirit without alcohol – 10 ways to enjoy a sober Christmas
Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and very often a clinking of glasses filled with festive spirits. If you don’t drink alcohol you can…
Category: Diet, Supplement & Lifestyle Hacks
Mouth taping put to the test for better sleep
Lots of people don’t sleep very well. It can be for different reasons, but breathing through your mouth instead of your nose has been linked…
Beat exam stress and revision apathy the natural way
When the whole point of exams is to get your kids to show their best, it’s no wonder they can get overwhelmed and anxious thinking…
All you need to know about best before dates on food supplements
I bet you have plenty of things in your kitchen that are past their ‘Best-Before’ date. I certainly do, and mostly they are fine to…
Top tips for easy and nutritious packed lunches
Carefully preparing and packing a nutritionally balanced lunch box can feel like a wonderfully nurturing thing to do for your children at the start of…
What pale skin and pallor might be telling you
Skin colour is strongly genetic and pale skin can be totally normal for you and your family. Children are usually slightly paler-skinned than their parents,…
Tired Mums: How enough iron can help you get your bounce back
It is wholly normal to feel tired when you are a mum of young children, but when it feels like every day is as exhausting…
What is the MTHFR genetic SNP that 60% of people carry?
When you become chronically ill or feel bleurgh all the time you might ask, “Why me?” Many people question why they develop significant long-term health…
Ten ways to help your child sleep well on hot summer nights
One of the biggest challenges of the hot weather is that kids get hot and bothered and this can really affect their sleep. Getting your…
Five things you can do when your child is hooked on sugary food
Sweet treats – kids just love them and it’s only human to crave that hit of sweetness in our meals and snacks. However when a…
Why you might need extra vitamin D even during the summer
When we think about summer, we often think of gloriously sunny days spent outdoors, where our skin can soak up the sunlight and readily produce…
Reasons to avoid the ultra-processed “Free-From” aisle when you are gluten-free
If you or your child have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease or have a gluten sensitivity, then it is very easy to stock up on…
Are artificial sweeteners as healthy as they are cracked up to be?
You probably already know that sweet things can be pretty addictive and eating and drinking too much sugar can have a range of bad consequences.…
If you are what you eat, then British kids must be two-thirds ultra-processed
The diets of British children have recently come under scrutiny, and it is not good news. An upcoming report by First Steps Nutrition Trust is…
My Baba Podcast – Food, mood and gut health for the whole family
Leonora Bamford, My Baba’s founder, set up the fantastic Parental Control monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast when she wanted to support parents in feeling more…
Lifestyle and diet hacks to keep your brain healthy and sharp
When we think about healthy habits, we often just consider habits that affect our physical health, but did you know that healthy habits can keep…
New Year, New Habits
After an indulgent festive period, we often feel ready to make healthy changes to support overall health and well-being. So if like me, you are…
Be kind to yourself between Christmas and New Year
Christmas might well be the most magical time of the year, but the build-up can be intense and exhausting! So, once Christmas Day and Boxing…
How to love your liver and avoid a Christmas hangover!
Who else has been invited to lots of lovely Christmas parties this year? Or maybe you simply like to drink a tipple or two around…
Why soaking beans, grains, seeds & nuts can make them more nutritious
Beans, grains, wholemeal flour, nuts and seeds are powerhouses of nutrition. They are a wonderful source of protein and micronutrients, but if you rely on…