HELP - My Child Keeps Sneaking Sweets at Home

So a friend of mine cries for help as she finds her child once again sneaking sweets when she is not looking. You are not alone! So many people tell me they have their problem with their children.

Firstly children learn from us. From our actions or reactions. Monkey see monkey do.

If you want your child to have a healthy relationship to food then you need to look at your relationship with food.

First things first - TAKE OUT THE SWEETS FROM YOUR HOME!

If they are not in the house your children can't get to them. You don't have to take them out of the house forever but you may have to. As an obese child myself my parents could never keep sweets and cakes in the house even when I had lost the weight, my relationship with food was never a fair one when I was younger and I simply didn't have the will-power.

So take the sweets out of the house and start getting adventurous with the foods you do have in the house. I freeze banana chunks with a little honey and sesame seeds on them - a delicious treat low GI and 'good sugars'.

There are plenty of ways to get your child into good foods but first you need to take temptation out of the home and don't fear they will starve!!! When a child is truly hungry s/he will eat I assure you.

For a one to one consultation or for more information contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

Your First Steps to Gluten Free Living - 3

Prepare

One of my favourite quotes is ‘fail to prepare, you prepare to fail’. 

It’s the same for your new eating regime. You don’t have to necessarily set out and follow a strict food plan but if you are anything like me my food cravings change every 5 minutes. However a few homemade frozen meals would be handy for those busy days.

If you would like to book a one to one consultation or for more information contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

Family Nutrition

If you are reading this letter, chances are you are interested in improving yours and/or your families overall health. My name is Heidi Grimwood. I have worked for over 17 years internationally in the health profession, as a Nutritional Therapist and Personal Trainer.

During this time, I have helped people of all ages lose weight, become more fit, and generally improve their quality of life through a program of activity and better nutrition.

It’s no secret that the obesity rate in Ireland is growing at an alarming rate. With 1 in 5 children obese and many more weighing more than they should, it’s time to take action to battle this rising epidemic.

It all starts in the home, where parents help their children develop the good habits that will lead to a lifetime of healthy living. If you are already working on this, you’re on the right track, but even more can be done.

And what if your child is overweight or among that 1 in 5? Well, even if you or someone in your family is affected by this problem, it’s not too late to do something about it. The reasons for obesity are not as important as what you do to solve the problem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed wondering what to do, I can help.

I work with families on everything from coping with fussy eaters, to dealing with allergy concerns, to helping with eating disorders. Use my extensive recipe collection to prepare cheap but healthy meal options.  

My outlook on healthy living is not one of unrealistic goals and expensive shopping bills, with a gym workout fit for elite athletes. Eating healthy and staying active doesn’t have to be complicated or a chore. I work with real people and help them make realistic improvements in their lifestyle.

I offer one to one nutrition therapy sessions for one or all the family at a fee of only €40.

I also offer group nutrition sessions and they last approximately 45 minutes. I allow a total of 1 ½ hours to answer questions and talk about your individual concerns. To go along with the sessions, you’ll get handouts on everything I talk about, as well as recipes.

To book a one to one session or a seminar, please contact me at 085 7330038.

Yours in Health

Heidi Grimwood

Nutritional Therapist & Personal Trainer

How Do I Start With a Gluten Free Diet?

I have been working with allergy nutrition for years and people are still finding it tough to get a grip on their diet. Today I am giving you information about starting gluten free. I also have an ebook for sale which is only €3.49 full of great information and recipes. Simply email me to purchase.

If you would like a one to one nutrition consultation which is only €40 simply contact Heidi on 085 7330038 or email info@heidigrimwood.com

How Do I Start With A Gluten Free Diet?!

It’s daunting enough when you get the news or decide yourself to go totally gluten free. What can I eat, where can I eat and am I going to have to take out a second mortgage to fund it?

I personally found the best way to get a proper start was to take EVERYTHING out of my house that I did not need any more that way I could never be lazy and just 'throw in a slice of bread'. Then I made up lots of different meals and froze them so if I was stuck with what to make at least there was something in the freezer so I didn't have to think. Eating out can be hard but many places are becoming more savvy to the Coeliac/gluten free world so have more options than we give them credit for. I also decided not to try and replace the likes of bread but make a change altogether that way I didn't rely on my toast/cereal for breakfast and sandwich/wrap for lunch - my taste buds now look for something different. I went what we call naturally gluten free so had:

Meat/fish/seafood

Vegetables and fruit

Nuts, seeds, pulses

I then (like a mad chef) tried all different concoctions - some worked some didn't but I now have many other ideas of how to eat gluten free cheaper and easier without relying on breads etc for the easy option.

Now I have the hang of it I can combine some flour based foods but I don't eat them daily maybe once a week as I am not used to eating them anymore so don't crave or miss them.