Soft-drinks  are loaded with sugar providing ‘empty calories’ with no valuable nutrients such as vitamins, minerals or fiber.  They are bad for teeth not only due to the high amount of sugar but also the high acid content present damages the tooth enamel resulting in tooth decay.   Studie...

Over the past 30 years the prevalence (occurrence) of overweight and obesity has increased significantly 1 and Malta is no exception. An analysis of the trend over the years indicates that the percentage of obese individuals has increased from 23% in 2002 to 25% in 20152.  A recent study carried...

As physiotherapists we often find ourselves reminding our clients the importance of regular physical activity. Many a time we are faced with puzzled looks and strained expressions when we quote the general exercise guidelines recommending at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity...

Fruit forms an important part of a healthy well balanced diet supplying vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients (chemicals found in plants which offer a lot of health benefits). It is common practice to see parents reassured that their child has an intake of fruit since they love fruit juice...

It is common for parents to generally focus on the main meals as the major source of nutrients for children often forgetting the importance of snacks. Grabbing a packet of crisps or a biscuit is generally the easiest option yet these snacks are full of sugar, fat, salt and calories offering  lim...

The start of a New Year marks the tendency to plan a never ending list of resolutions for the coming year.  Eating healthy, exercising more, losing weight, or doing things to make us feel better overall are just a few common ones many of us tend to list.  It is very easy to write down […]

I am sure you often heard the phrase “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Read on to find out why it is important, what to eat and tips to make it happen. Why is Breakfast important? Breakfast is the first meal of the morning which literally means “breaking the fast”. It is ...

Encouraging healthy eating habits in your child is not an easy task. Persistence and perseverance is the key to reach your goal. Do not worry, you cannot do everything all at once. Below is a list of some tips to work on:- 1. Serve fruit and/or vegetables at every meal and snack. Your child wil...