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Ward Nutrition Dietitians cover a variety of Nutrition related areas. Here are some of our blogs for you to read.

I have Iron Deficiency and Im Pregnancy - HELP!
Claire Ward Claire Ward

I have Iron Deficiency and Im Pregnancy - HELP!

During pregnancy our iron requirements do increase 2-3 times normal levels. Often Anemia is diagnosed in the second or third trimester. Read these simple tips to try and prevent iron deficiency when pregnant and try and improve your babies iron stores once born.

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Have You Tried Mindful Eating?
Claire Ward Claire Ward

Have You Tried Mindful Eating?

Mindful eating is a relatively new way of looking at food. Unlike restrictive diets, mindful eating isn’t a focus on numbers like your weight, calories, carbs or anything else. It’s a practice in which the only focus is your food and your feelings. Mindful eating is the opposite of a very commonly reported problem, known as ‘mindless eating’ or ‘distracted eating’.

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5 Ways to Promote POSITIVE EATING HABITS in Children
Claire Ward Claire Ward

5 Ways to Promote POSITIVE EATING HABITS in Children

Kids constantly observe and follow what they see and hear around them. So, it’s important that we demonstrate healthy eating habits and behaviours around the little ones in our lives. Establishing a positive relationship with food early in children’s lives increases the chance of these healthy habits following them into adulthood and will help prevent the likelihood of developing eating disorders and chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Eating well will also help kids function at their very best in day-to-day life!  Click here for our 5 tips promote positive healthy food habits in children!!

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Should I Give My Baby Infant Probiotics?
Claire Ward Claire Ward

Should I Give My Baby Infant Probiotics?

Are you wondering what probiotics are? and whether this is something you need to be giving your baby. This blog explores the pros and cons of probiotics in infants and why they could be beneficial for some children.

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What’s The Fuss About Fibre?
Claire Ward Claire Ward

What’s The Fuss About Fibre?

Fibre… what is all the fuss???. Learn what fibre is and why it is important? Also tips on how to add it to your diet to improve your health!

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We are Nuts about Nuts?
Claire Ward Claire Ward

We are Nuts about Nuts?

Wanting to know what type of nuts are best for you ? how much to eat? Well check out this blog from Ward Dietitian on ‘ All about nuts ‘

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Could You Be Lactose Intolerant?
Claire Ward Claire Ward

Could You Be Lactose Intolerant?

Everything you ever wanted to know about lactose intolerance? Do you have it? what you can eat? how to replace your lactose in your diet? Can you eat cheese?

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Nutrition for Disabilities
Claire Ward Claire Ward

Nutrition for Disabilities

Living with a disabilities can impact on your nutritional status. This blog, but our Diabilities Dietitian; Courtney Pearce, looks at how a dietitian can help those improve their quality life through nutrition.

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The  Lowdown on IBS and Diet
Claire Ward Claire Ward

The Lowdown on IBS and Diet

Do you have a irritable bowel? Learn about the foods and what diet can help relieve your symptoms? Check out the lowdown on the Low FODMAP diet!

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