There is lots more information about food for your baby and toddler at Weaning Centre. My site dedicated to the under 5s. Babies start to have solid foods around 6 months. It is important that babies get introduced to a range of tastes and textures but there are some foods to avoid. If you haveContinue reading “Foods to avoid at 6 months”
Author Archives: Aliya Porter
Lunchbox ideas
There is lots of information about lunch boxes out there. Much of it is very expensive and takes masses of time to produce. In our house, I organise the food and cook the evening meal, but it is my husband who makes the 2 packed lunches. At 6.30 in the morning, he has about 15Continue reading “Lunchbox ideas”
Feeding children over the summer break
I love the school holidays. The lack of school run and constant clock watching. The time with my children at their best times of day, not just when they are tired and hungry. No matter how creative you are, school holidays can be expensive though; with trips and activities adding up, not to mention theContinue reading “Feeding children over the summer break”
In work food poverty. 10 small steps your company could take
In work poverty is real. What can your company do to reduce the burden on your staff.
Sustainability – what it means to this business
In a recent network meeting sustainability in business was discussed. Most of the focus was on climate action but it led me to think about how Porter Nutrition is working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (see picture below) As a small business I commit to do my part in the following goals 1. EndContinue reading “Sustainability – what it means to this business”
Eating 5 a day is completely unrealistic…
Fruit and vegetables: Achieving 5 a day can be a challenge on a budget but for most people it is possible. Here are some tips on how to eat your 5 portions on a budget alongside quality proteins, dairy and starchy carbohydrate.
What can the out of home sector do to reduce salt in children’s meals?
Reducing salt in children’s meals
Food poverty – sadly not a thing of the past
Food poverty action required in Greater Manchester. Action plan launched.
Does healthy eating have to hurt the planet?
Image: Commons Wikimedia -https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CSIRO_ScienceImage_3224_Pulses_and_legumes.jpg This is a very complicated question because there are so many factors involved, but it has been the subject of much debate over the last few years. The latest headline comes from work by scientists at Harvard University in the USA. The proposed diet moves us all away from eatingContinue reading “Does healthy eating have to hurt the planet?”
Cooking with children – part 2
When I wrote part 1, I promised there would be more… Here it is! Last time we talked about: Hand hygiene, general yuk, listening to an adult, not touching things they have not been asked to touch, stirring skills, measuring out ingredients, food handling and the language of recipes This time, we are going to lookContinue reading “Cooking with children – part 2”