There is significant research to support the importance of nourishing food to support the first 1000 days of a babies life. However, there is currently a mass of outdated and conflicting advice regarding the introduction of solid food for babies. Dr Julie and her team of hand-picked senior nutrition consultants are regarded a New Zealand's leading experts in this essential stage of your babies life.
From best selling books, custom-made guides and helpful feeding products to coffee group presentations, large events and a free 7-day starting solids course look no further for the best help with starting solids and toddler feeding.
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Dr Julie and her team work with many parents to provide individual nutrition advice and support during the early stages of your child's' food journey.
If you’re struggling with starting solids, allergies, digestive issues, special diets, fussy toddlers, constipation or even just wanting some reassurance you are on the right track from a team who are both up to date with the latest research and are also all mums - Dr Julie and her team can help.
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Dr Julie also has in-clinic days on a Tuesday and Thursday in Auckland.
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Helpful Blog Posts
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Starting Solids - Why I Don't Recommend Baby Rice
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Starting Solids - The Meat Question?
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Introducing Eggs to Babies
The humble egg has been subjected to quite a wide variety of opinions when it comes to introducing it to your baby. It is also classified as a 'high allergenic food', being one of the top eight food allergens.
Nutritionally, the egg is packed full of important nutrients. It is a complete protein (containing all eight essential amino acids) plus it contains both saturated fat (approximately 1g) as... -
Are Oats Gluten-Free?
This is a debate which has raged for a long time, I have seen research dating back to the 1950s on this!
Due to the increased awareness on gluten, gluten intolerances and immune-mediated diseases affected by gluten (celiac disease) this debate has come firmly into the public realm.
One google search for this question and you will find a divide of opinions, not all of them backed by evidence either....
