About

Hello and welcome.

My name is Sarah. I am the writer, cook, mother and nutritionist here at Food Fun Health.

I take care of the meal planning, the shopping and the food preparation for my little family of 3. There is me, my husband and the light of our lives, our son.

That’s him. He’s nearly 1.

He’s our little Teddy bear and at times I will refer to him as such.

I was born and raised in Australia. A few years ago my husband and I left our flip-flops down under, swapped rissoles for rice and relocated to Hong Kong.

What we’re all about

Food Fun Health was born out of my want to deliver evidence-based, up-to-date nutrition education around feeding young children. Charged with the responsibility of raising a baby and frustrated with a lack of practical information, I set out to do my own research on how to raise a healthy eater. Food Fun Health is the outcome of that research.

I want to inspire my son to enjoy the pleasure of good food, to raise him to make smart food choices, and most of all, I want to nourish his little body.

Food Fun Health is not only about food. It is also about having fun with food and enjoying foods that will nourish and support optimal health.

Eating well and sound nutrition are not mutually exclusive. Food can taste good and be good for our bodies and this is a lesson I aim to teach to my son.

My Feeding Philosophy

For the majority of healthy, normally developing babies, baby food just isn’t necessary. It teaches babies little about real food and it teaches nothing about learning to chew. In our house, we have chosen to take a Baby-Led Weaning approach to starting solids, and it has been one of the best choices we’ve made.

A baby-led approach to starting solids has meant that my son has remained in control of his eating from the beginning of the process. It blends perfectly with the Division of Responsibility in Feeding as it allows my son to choose how much to eat (and whether he chooses to eat at all) and it allows me to get on with the job of choosing which foods to offer and of making meal times pleasant and enjoyable for our family.

Baby-Led Weaning has allowed my son to start off eating real, wholesome, natural foods. He gets to explore taste and texture and he has been able to set the pace with his own learning.

I believe in offering children a variety of foods, that all foods can be enjoyed in moderation, whilst still maintaining a balanced diet.

The key is to support our children’s ability to self-regulate their food intake, keep our children in control of their own eating and trust that they know what to do. Making meal times pleasant, teaching children about food and getting them involved with preparation are all key ways to help children develop a healthy relationship with food.

Here’s what you’ll find

My aim is to develop Food Fun Health into a resource for parents with useful information about feeding young children.

I’ll be trying to keep it simple – and practical.

I’ll be covering issues such as:

  • Nutrition Basics
  • Cooking with Kids
  • Nutrition and Oral Health
  • Meal Planning
  • Starting Solids & Baby Led Weaning
  • Feeding Dynamics
  • Baby-friendly Recipes
  • Obesity Prevention

A bit more about me

I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), a Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and a Masters in Human Nutrition.

You can email me at info@foodfunhealth.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Note: Information containted on this website is provided for educational purposes only and is not a subsitute for professional medical advice. If you have any concerns please consult with a medical practitioner.