Fussy eating can occur at any age of your child’s life, but the most common age is around 2 years. This is a normal developmental stage and is quite a smart protective stage for your toddler. We do not want your independent toddler putting everything they find in the garden in their mouth.  At toddlerhood [...] The post Top Tips for Fussy Eaters appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

Heading to the supermarket for just a few items seems to cost more and more, and most families weekly grocery bill has increased by around $50-100 each week. Stats NZ have found the price of food has increased by 6.2% between June 2021 and June 2022 compared to an increase of around 4% the year [...] The post Feeding your Family without Breaking the Bank appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

You have just found out you are expecting – such an exciting time! It is important to be fueling yourself with the right foods to nourish both yourself and your growing baby, but this isn’t always easy, particularly in the first trimester. Nausea, sickness, tiredness, heart burn, constipation, and the challenges of everyday life can [...] The post Eating well in the First Trimester appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

Breakfast can be one of the best meals for children as they often wake hungry, but it can be a meal that is eaten in a bit of a rush. Breakfast can help your child (and you) get fuelled well for an active day at early childhood education or school. Cereal and toast are often [...] The post Start your Kid’s Day with Breakfast appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

Making home-cooked meals and snacks have huge importance for encouraging healthy eating for the family and for getting your baby and child used to the flavours of your favourite foods. But life can be super busy with little ones and although it is best to cook as many homemade unprocessed fresh foods as possible to [...] The post On-The-Go Snacks and Meals appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

Warmer weather has arrived and it’s time to enjoy New Zealand’s outdoor playground. In New Zealand, we are so lucky to have producers of beautiful fruit around the country. In this article Jennifer Douglas, Paediatric Dietitian from Jumpstart Nutrition explains how to introduce fruit to babies. Fruit is an important part of our diet as [...] The post The importance of fruit in a child’s diet appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

When your child is showing signs of readiness to start on solids, which is usually around 6 months (but not before 4 months) then they are ready to start on food. I have a great article that covers all you need to know about introducing allergens to your baby and for more general information on [...] The post Introducing Allergens to your Baby appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

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5 from 1 reviews Chickpea and Spinach Puree   Print Author: Jennifer Douglas Recipe type: Puree Serves: 5-6 Ingredients ½ can of drained and rinsed chickpeas 1 cup spinach (washed) ¼ clove garlic (crushed) ½ apple (cooked and soft) Instructions Cut up apple in to small pieces and steam for 10mins. Add spinach to the [...] The post Chickpea and Spinach Puree appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more

5 from 1 reviews Seedy Oatie Yum Crackers   Print Crackers are actually really easy to make and so much more nutritious than store bought ones. This recipe is versatile in that you can add whatever seeds you have in the cupboard. Delicious with hummus or with some cheese and relish on top. Author: Jennifer [...] The post Seedy Oatie Yum Crackers appeared first on Jumpstart Nutrition - NZ Dietitian Dunedin ..read more