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Testing Children For Food Intolerance

fmonadmin — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:02:24 +0000

I have tested numerous children now for food intolerance / sensitivity and had great results. However, the process for testing children for food intolerance is slightly different. For children under 16yrs of age we need a GP referral and the … Continued

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Nut Free Energy Balls

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:04:00 +0000

With nut allergies increasing and schools becoming a strict nut free zone, it’s hard to know what little extra to put in the children’s lunchboxes. These are highly nutritious and something a little different. Enjoy! Ingredients For the coating: 30g sunflower … Continued

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Fruit & Nut Energy Bars

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:02:06 +0000

This recipe is great fun to make with the kids and is healthy and nutritious. Experiment a little with the nuts & seeds and see what variations you can come up with. Provided your children aren’t in a nut free … Continued

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Sweet & Salty Almond Bars

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:59:26 +0000

A healthier snack perfect for children and adults, this bar is packed with nutrients. Both Almonds and sesame seeds are a good source of fiber, calcium, B vitamins, protein, magnesium, iron and zinc, and are considered heart healthy. Ingredients 2 tbsp Almond Butter 1/4 cup Maple … Continued

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Banana & Buckwheat Pancakes

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 20:14:29 +0000

All the delicious taste of regular pancakes these are nutritious too. Buckwheat is gluten and wheat free despite it’s confusing name and boasts numerous health benefits. Buckwheat is high in both protein and fiber, supports heart health and can help … Continued

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Almond Pancakes

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:55:03 +0000

Did you know almonds are a good source of calcium? They are also a fantastic alternative in baking for those who are wheat or gluten intolerant. These almond pancakes are packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, help to balance your … Continued

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Oats – Why Are They Good For Us?

fmonadmin — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:10:50 +0000

With oats in the media this morning on it’s heart and gut benefits, I spoke to Ciara Plunkett from KFM on how to incorporate them into our diets and why they are so good for us. Why are oats good … Continued

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Avocado

fmonadmin — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:16:11 +0000

Often avoided due to their relatively high fat content, Avocados are one of the best foods you can eat! Most of the fat is monounsaturated fat, which is considered to be a “good fat” and reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your … Continued

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Almonds

fmonadmin — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:03:52 +0000

Almonds are often avoided due to their high calorie count and whilst 20 / 25 (28g) contain around 160 calories a study in the International Journal of Obesity found that regular almond-eaters lost more weight than those who weren’t. This … Continued

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Chocolate

fmonadmin — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:52:36 +0000

Chocolate helps the brain produce feel-good serotonin. Be sure to indulge in the dark variety — it contains incredible amounts of antioxidants, whereas milk chocolate is just that: milk and sugar with trace amounts of cocoa. Benefits of dark chocolate … Continued

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