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The Truth About Juice
By Janette Marshall on 26/06/2012 16:59:36
Despite the much-bandied benefits of fruit juice, the high sugar content can sometimes cause more harm than good
in the belief that they are keeping the vitamin intake up are finding themselves in the dentist’s surgery for fillings before their child’s fifth birthday. The best prevention is to drink fruit juice with meals and stick to water or milk between meals
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Shortlisted Best Children's Food/Beverage Brand 2012 - Moma! Bircher Muesli
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 20:46:55
Set your children up for the day with this healthy breakfast museli
Concocted with plump oats, fresh fruit and probiotic yoghurt, Moma! bircher isn't just deliciously tasty but healthy to boot. It comes in four regular fruity flavours - Strawberry & Banana, Apple & Peach, Wild Berry, Blueberry and Banana & Mango
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Ten facts about juice
By Junior on 25/06/2012 17:05:20
Get the lowdown on what's behind the label and read our top tips on the best way for your child to drink juice
1) Light destroys the vitamins in freshly-squeezed juice so cartons are better for storage than bottles. 2) There are two basic types of fresh fruit juice: 100 per cent juice and pure fruit juice ‘made from concentrate’ which is diluted with water
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Cologne – fit for a king
By Kate Donoughue on 19/06/2012 14:09:15
Live like royalty in this Rhineland hotel
. Children are greeted with a platter of fruit and chocolate treats, and can enjoy a wealth of activities in the stunning Rhineland setting. From €380 per night for a Junior Suite. Read our City Guide for lots of ideas of how to enjoy yourselves in Cologne
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Shortlisted Best Baby & Child Toiletry Range 2012 - Pure Beginnings
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 19:41:22
These gentle toiletries are designed to cleanse, soothe and nourish your child's gorgeous skin
This organic South African brand ethically sources all of its ingredients from Fair Trade initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. Products are made with natural botanical extracts, including baobab fruit, ylang ylang, tea tree leaf and germanium
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Three Brilliant Books for Cooks (with a sweet tooth!)
By Suzanne Milne on 02/10/2012 11:49:44
Three cookbooks to inspire some sweet adventures in the kitchen
The Cake Decorating Bible by Juliet SearThis is the 'icing on the cake', so to speak, of cookbooks! And while the title states that this is the cake decorating bible, don't despair - there's also a perfect selection of sponge, fruit, cookie
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Sorbetto al Mango Alfonso
By Adriano Di Petrillo on 18/07/2012 09:27:28
This fruity Italian ice is a delicious way for your child to get some of his five a day
When the Alphonso mango is in season, this sorbet is unmissable. Hailing from India, these fruits are rich in flavour, colour and aroma and are thought to be the best variety of mango, giving this sorbet an indulgent edge. Mangoes are also packed
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Five Ways To Teach Colours
By Junior on 07/09/2012 11:41:00
Help your child master the rainbow with these quick tips
1. Use props While it may be difficult for a young child to grasp the concept of colours in an abstract sense, relating them back to everyday objects should help to drive the message home. Fruit works well with vibrant green apples, yellow bananas
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The Truth About Water
By Niki Sheehan on 27/06/2012 10:44:34
More and more children are refusing to drink water in favour of sweet drinks, with potentially harmful consequences
. “Water contains natural minerals and can help to wash away any food debris in the mouth. In addition to this, it doesn’t contain sugar.” Meanwhile soft drinks and even natural fruit juices can play havoc with teeth if consumed regularly. “The acid
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Summer holiday heaven in Phuket
By Fiona McKim on 20/06/2012 16:05:09
Child-friendly facilities in luxurious surroundings at the Angsana Laguna Phuket
restaurant to healthy versions of children’s favourites at the Tree House Café and light lunches with exotic fruit cocktails at the trendy XANA Beach Club. We can almost taste that martini already…Luxury family holidays at the Angsana Laguna Phuket start from
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