Food, recipes & nutrition

Ofcom investigates GMTV after breast milk comments

By Emma Cossey, Jan 31, 2010

A recent episode of GMTV's Lorraine Kelly show has caused outrage and complaints from viewers to Ofcom, after a midwife ...

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Parents 'don't realise' their children are obese or overweight

By Jennifer Laville, Jan 28, 2010

A new study has found 75 of fathers think their overweight child is normal size. Half the mothers, and 39% of fathers with ...

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ParentView: BPA-free bottles and cups

By Gia Milinovich, Jan 27, 2010

We've been hearing about Bisphenol A (BPA) for years – that exposure to it can mimic oestrogen, may increase the ...

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Foods to avoid when you're breastfeeding

By Debbie Webber, Jan 25, 2010

Once you've had your baby you may think life will return to normal and you can tuck into your favourite foods and tipples ...

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What to eat when you're pregnant

By Debbie Webber, Jan 23, 2010

Once upon a time being pregnant used to be pretty simple, probably when our mothers were expecting us. There were very few ...

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Dad turns lunchboxes into edible art

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 19, 2010

A recent survey from Leeds University claimed that many children's lunchboxes are packed with junk food. But is this doing a ...

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Blog Spotlight: Bakerella

By Emma Cossey, Jan 14, 2010

Bakerella is a mouth watering cupcake of a blog, filled with delicious recipes that look as stunning as they taste. Why am ...

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Clinic performs drastic weight-loss surgery on teens

By Jennifer Laville, Jan 13, 2010

A new clinic has opened in the USA, which has caused controversy by running a gastric surgery program designed specifically ...

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Ask Joanne - Baby won't take a bottle

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 7, 2010

What's your biggest challenge in family life? Send your questions and dilemmas to experienced life coach Joanne Mallon via ...

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Fried breakfasts "could help pregnant women produce brainy babies"

By Jenny Cornish, Jan 6, 2010

Eating bacon and eggs for breakfast when pregnant could help boost your chances of having an intelligent child, it has been ...

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Healthy kids' breakfasts: Porridge vs Paw Ridge

By Joanne Mallon, Dec 30, 2009

On these chilly mornings, porridge is one of the best ways to start your day. It warms you up, is high in fibre and low in ...

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Ask Joanne - Formula plus cow's milk?

By Joanne Mallon, Dec 28, 2009

What's your question about any aspect of life as a parent? Our experienced life coach Joanne Mallon is here to help. Send ...

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