September 28th, 2016
Making a change can be tough, but the first steps don’t need to be so hard.
How many times have you said, ‘I’m making a change today’ only to fall off the wagon a week later? Many of us will feel that hit of motivation on Sunday evening. But after a few days of eating salads and forcing ourselves to go for a run, inspiration disappears and motivation dwindles.
This makes the journey seem impossible – it’s not enjoyable and you feel more stressed than ever. Putting pressure on yourself can work, but if your heart isn’t in it, success is hard to achieve.
However, there are ways you can start the journey and stay on the path ahead. We understand that the amount of information out there makes it hard to know where to turn, or what to believe. But we are dedicated to making your journey easier. Here at Nutritionist Resource, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to make a decision about your next steps to health and happiness.
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September 21st, 2016
This week, we continue to inspire and support you on your packed lunch journey.
For our Loveable Lunchboxes initiative, we surveyed over 1000 parents in the UK. We asked parents what they believe is most challenging about providing a healthy lunchbox for their child. 42.6% believe fussy eating is the most challenging and 37% (371 parents) said cost and convenience/time. So we are here to help!
Read our tips to save time, money and make your life that little bit less stressful.
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Planning what will go into the lunchbox each day is a great time-saving tip. It can also save you lots of money and it keeps you on track and away from tempting aisles!
If you’re busy and find it difficult to set aside time to do lunch every day, read our article to love lunchtime and find tips on planning, prepping and packing your child’s...
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September 15th, 2016
We explore portion size and ‘me-size plates’.
According to BBC Good Food, more than half of children take a packed lunch to school – that’s nearly five billion lunches each year! It’s clear that lunchboxes really do impact daily life, though it can be difficult to think up new ideas.
It is particularly difficult if you are a parent to young children. With so much information available, what do you believe? Where do you go to learn what your child truly needs?
With childhood obesity on the rise – in 2014, the Health Survey for England found that 31% of children aged 2 to 15 were classed as overweight or obese – is portion size a part of the problem?
Lunch is an important part of the school day and should provide your child with at least one third of their daily requirements...
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September 12th, 2016
Guest post from Food for the Brain.
As children head back to school, how can you help them in managing the increasing pressures that school life can put upon them? Good nutrition and encouraging healthy eating can be one key strategy.
Nutrition education charity, Food for the Brain, is promoting ‘4 Golden Nutrition Rules’ to help support learning and development, as well as building your child’s resilience to stress.
According to figures released from the Office of National Statistics, 10% of children in Great Britain aged between 5 and 16 have a mental health problem, with 4% of children suffering from an emotional disorder such as anxiety or depression. With these figures, it is difficult to ignore how the increasing pressure to perform in exams, the social media overload and peer pressure, like bullying, is impacting young people.
Experts say how prolonged stress can lead to depression and...
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September 8th, 2016
We surveyed over 1,000 parents in the UK and found that 76% believe schools are failing to provide sufficient information on child nutrition.
Figures show that a third of children under the age of 15 are already overweight, so we’re on a mission to promote health and happiness, early on. We’ve created a dedicated space to provide clear information and help you navigate the often-confusing world of family nutrition.
The initiative
Collaborating with our UK network of family nutrition professionals, Loveable Lunchboxes aims to help you create healthy, but enjoyable lunchtime experiences for you and your children.
We understand that providing your child with a healthy lunch that they will eat (and enjoy eating!) is easier said than done. Our aim is to support and inspire parents, that’s why we have created a selection of resources, dedicated to making mealtimes a more enjoyable journey.
From articles, blogs and infographics to our Rate my Lunchbox feature, we have worked hard to provide you with as much information and support as possible.
Who’s involved?
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September 8th, 2016
We explore children's reference intakes and what should be included in their packed lunch.
In a survey of 1000 parents, we found that 57% are unsure of the Reference Intakes (RI) for children.
When asked what information they would like to see, 61% of parents said Recommended Daily Amounts, nutrition information and guidelines.
“I would find it beneficial if we were provided a recommendation on the nutrition level they need per day to perform well at school. That way I can pack my children’s lunch box better.”
Nutritional therapist and Nutritionist Resource member, Jessica Andersson shares her professional advice on providing a healthy lunchbox for your child.
Children are constantly growing and developing and therefore require good nutrition to help keep them healthy. Focus on trying to develop good eating habits from an early age. Eating the appropriate amounts of food will help your child to...
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