Nutrition tips

Should I give my kids junk food?

February 09, 2021

Junk food, or 'soul food' as we like to call it here at HNK, can bring up many emotions within us. Even just saying the words can feel uncomfortabl...

family meals junk food snacks sugar sweet

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How much protein does my child actually need?

September 15, 2020

How much protein does my child actually need? At HNK this is a question we often receive from worried parents of children (especially those refusi...

protein toddlers

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Introducing the top eight allergen foods to your baby

September 07, 2020

While it can feel scary and overwhelming, especially if you have a family history of food allergies, most babies will tolerate allergen foods. Pr...

allergy starting solids

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How much sugar for babies and kids?

August 30, 2020

SUGAR It is recommended that an adult consumes no more than 6 added teaspoons of sugar each day. It is recommended that a preschool aged child con...

sugar sweet toddlers

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How much salt for babies and kids?

August 30, 2020

SALT Salt is generally not recommended for babies and young children as their kidneys are not yet developed to handle excessive salt intake. The c...

salt starting solids toddlers

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Immunity boosting nutrition tips for kids

August 14, 2020

NUTRIENTS ESSENTIAL FOR IMMUNITY The following nutrients are considered essential for immunocompetence (a normal response to antigens). I’ve lis...

immunity

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Simple Tips to Rebuild Toddler Gut Health After Antibiotics

August 02, 2020

After sharing the mum-guilt I experienced after my little girl ended up with an undiagnosed infection for DAYS, which resulted in (very necessary)...

gut health

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Milk for babies and toddlers

July 24, 2020

This article briefly covers the topic of milk for babies and toddlers, and is based on current dietary guidelines within Australia. Babies and tod...

milk

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