Supplements for Healthy Kids

Do kids really need supplements? As a wholistic nutritionist and naturopath with over 20 years experience, I choose to give my healthy kids supplements for several important reasons.  By far the most important one is that in younger children, just like in early pregnancy, growth and development doesn't stop and wait if there is a shortage of a particular nutrient resource - it carries on [imperfectly] in spite of the deficiency and the impact may not be noticed until they're older.

Fearless Fermentation

Keen to have a go at making your own fermented vegetables at home, but overwhelmed by the idea? Sounds like too much hard work? Scared of “not doing it right”? Making your own fermented vegetables can seem a bit scary and daunting but it’s actually really quite quick and easy. With some basic equipment you …

Coconut Yoghurt

I've dabbled at lot in the art and science of yoghurt making.  In bygone days I would make up a weekly batch of yoghurt from organic Jersey cow milk.  I'd quite often make up a few litres of yoghurt at a time so I could make labna (yoghurt cheese) or quark (European style cottage cheese) and then use …