Mastering Fussy Eating: Avoid These 5 Mistakes with Your Toddler

  If you have a toddler, it’s very likely that you’re pulling your hair out over their fussy eating. The reassuring thing is that it’s a normal stage that many families go through. Children typically experience a so-called “neophobic” phase around 18 months old, during which they start questioning what’s on their plates, especially ifContinue reading “Mastering Fussy Eating: Avoid These 5 Mistakes with Your Toddler”

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From Food Refusals to Food Fun: Helping Your Child Overcome Picky Eating and The Role Their Nursery Plays

From Food Refusals to Food Fun: Helping Your Child Overcome Picky Eating and The Role Their Nursery Plays

We would all love for young children to be food connoisseurs, with a distinguished palate accepting a wide variety of nutritious foods and but the reality can be anything but.  Children’s eating habits at pre-school age have been mostly shaped and moulded by their early life experiences (mostly from parental/caregiver guidance).  There are a lotContinue reading “From Food Refusals to Food Fun: Helping Your Child Overcome Picky Eating and The Role Their Nursery Plays”

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From Carrots to Chickpeas: The Power of 30 Plant-Based Foods for Your Baby

From Carrots to Chickpeas: The Power of 30 Plant-Based Foods for Your Baby

Living inside every person are trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and other life forms) that are collectively known as the microbiome.  Various organs have distinct microbial inhabitants, but the group that has attracted the most attention in biomedical research is the one in the gut (3).    The human microbiome plays a fundamental role inContinue reading “From Carrots to Chickpeas: The Power of 30 Plant-Based Foods for Your Baby”

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I don’t cook for my kids and I am proud of it

      “I feel a bit ashamed that I don’t want to cook for my kids everyday, I didn’t want the neighbours to know” A customer once told us that – and it felt like a stab to my heart. I wish I could tell you without a shred of self-doubt that it’s 2023,Continue reading “I don’t cook for my kids and I am proud of it”

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We’re NOT a vegan food brand. Here’s why…

      Plant-based diets are gaining rising popularity for various reasons; concern about animal welfare, health benefits, environmental concerns or personal preference (1). We only use fresh sustainably sourced fish which carries the MSc certification which guarantees sustainability. Here’s why… Children’s nutritional needs are very important due to their rapid growth and development. Therefore,Continue reading “We’re NOT a vegan food brand. Here’s why…”

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Sweetening the Deal: Sugar-Free Baking for Babies

      Have you tried to make a sugarless cake but ended up with a dense block? Well, I have! So, I asked our Group Head Chef, Kwesi, why and what his trick are in making a sugarless cake that’s as amazing as your traditional ones with sugar! Mulu: Hi Kwesi, we’ve talked aboutContinue reading “Sweetening the Deal: Sugar-Free Baking for Babies”

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5 easy “nutrition boost” breakfast ideas for babies (6 months+)

      As a mum of 2, I know how hard it can be to come up with meal ideas, especially when it comes to breakfast. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 5 nutritionally boosted and delicious baby breakfast ideas for you to try out at home – whether you are justContinue reading “5 easy “nutrition boost” breakfast ideas for babies (6 months+)”

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Upgrade your weekend delivery with a “Double-Up”!

      Are you tired of trying to come up with new meal ideas for your family every weekend? Do you wish you had more time to relax and enjoy your weekends instead of stressing about meal planning and cooking? If so, V&Me has the perfect solution for you! Introducing our new “Double-Up” optionContinue reading “Upgrade your weekend delivery with a “Double-Up”!”

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What you don’t know about baby’s nutrition and how to get them through diet

      When I had my first son V, I spent hours trawling the internet learning about nutrition for babies and looking for ideas of what to feed him. With so many different baby food options and views out there, it can be hard to know what to choose, who to trust and howContinue reading “What you don’t know about baby’s nutrition and how to get them through diet”

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Holiday Opening Dates + A Special Festive Feast!

It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us, and at V&Me, we couldn’t be more excited to spread some festive cheer. We wanted to remind our customers that we will be closed for a few days over the holiday period. We won’t be operating on the December 24th to December 27th,Continue reading “Holiday Opening Dates + A Special Festive Feast!”

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