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Spicy Chickpeas
Try this as a tasty healthy snack during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
About the First 1000 Days
The nutrition you give your baby in the first one thousand days, from pregnancy to 2 years could affect their health forever. Find out more here.
Pan fried mackerel with mash and tomato stew
Nowadays, you’ll often hear people on radio and television talking about ‘good fats’ and ‘bad fats’, and they urge you to eat more oily fish for your intake of ‘good fats’. Well, let me tell you, that mackerel is one of the best examples of a good oily fish. As well as this important health factor, mackerel is also great value for money and has a lovely meaty texture.
Serves 4
To Serve:
Place mashed potato in centre of plate and spoon some stewed tomatoes beside it. Place fish on the mash and drizzle with pesto.
Tips for staying healthy this Christmas
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding this Christmas, here are some tips to help you maintain healthy eating habits over the festive season.
Toddler portion sizes
Toddlers aged 1-3 need a certain amount of servings from each food group. But how much exactly is a serving? Find out here.
Toddler Food Pyramid
Healthy eating is about having a varied, balanced diet and enjoying lots of different foods. The food pyramid will help you choose a healthy and varied diet for your child.
Feeding Guide
Once you start introducing food, the amount of milk your baby will drink will reduce gradually. The following table shows how much a baby usually drinks. Your baby may need more or less than shown in this table, which is provided as a guide. Never leave your baby alone during feeding.
Healthy Eating for Toddlers
Eat together as a family and make snack and mealtimes relaxed, happy occasions.
The Caffeine Factor
Many Irish people enjoy a morning cup of coffee or a nice strong cup of tea in the afternoon to keep us going, but both will contain caffeine — something that’s not so good for your baby while pregnant, and may even affect your chances of conception if you drink it in large quantities.
The Importance of Breastfeeding
In the first 1000 days, breastfeeding reduces your child’s chances of being obese.
