
Nutrition Tips to Beat the Haze
Let's Beat The Haze with these nutrition tips!
(1) Have MORE fruits and veggies- vitamins, minerals and antioxidants have a protective effect on your lungs and give your immune system a boost.
(2) Enrich your diet with more Omega 3 fatty acids from fishes, walnuts, canola oil. Omega 3 has been associated with improved lung function and decreased risk of asthma.
(3) Avoid deep fried food- consumption of oily foods will suppress your immunity.
#nutritionforrespiratoryheal


Why I Chose Mommy-led Weaning
Weaning is such a memorable milestone. I have such fond memories of my 3 eager beavers enjoying their new food then graduate into real munchkins! Here's how i did it- the 'Mommy-led' weaning way...
1. My goal is for baby to learn how to eat like us- using a spoon/fork and practice independent eating.
2. I want baby to enjoy food and create positive associations with mealtimes. Gagging (or worse choking) is not enjoyable for baby.
3. It's good to help baby a little in his


Planning for a Successful Breastfeeding Journey
If you have set your mind on breastfeeding baby, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself (get a good headstart!) . Here's my top tips:
1. Secure buy-in from family, you will need their support if it gets tough. 2. Choose a 'Breastfeeding-friendly' hospital, they will offer a conducive environment for the first few crucial days of your journey. 3. Believe in yourself, gain confidence by studying good latch videos. 4. Don't hesitate to get help from a certified l


Re-think these drinks
We need to keep our active kids well hydrated. Fresh fruit juices, water or their usual milk are definitely healthier choices. Think twice before you offer these popular options as they contain about 5 teaspoons of sugar per serve!
- flavoured milk (eg: chocolate, strawberry)
- yogurt drink
- fruit juice drink
- packet drink (eg: barley, soya bean) #healthierdrinks #drinksforkids #highsugarcontent #rethinkthesedrinks