Optistart Blog
The sprint to the end of the year – How to finish your year on a high!
In case you missed it we are now in NOVEMBER, I know where did the other ten months of 2018 go? Here are a few tips to finish the year off strong and start 2019 better than 2018.1. Check in with yourself – What did you want to achieve this year? Have you achieved this? […]
Winter Lentil Soup
Ingredients50g butter1 x onion, diced2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp curry powderdiced vegetables e.g. 1 x carrot +1 x zucchini +1 x stalk celery including leaves, or whatever you have in the fridge!pinch of chili flakes (optional)1 cup red lentils500ml bone broth (recipe here), or buy an all natural, properly […]
Parental screen time and it’s effects on children’s behaviour
Excessive screen time has been linked to attention, cognition, and sleep problems in children. Now, a 2018 study has looked at parent’s screen time and its effect on children’s behaviour. The children in the study were ages 1-5 years. The study also looked at parent stress as a variable. Interestingly, the study found that the more a parent […]
Tummy Time
Tummy time is an important developmental process for babies. For many parent’s there are many questions and difficulties which can arise throughout the journey. Tummy time is defined as an infant being placed on their stomach whilst they are awake and supervised. It has been shown to have a positive effect on infant development and […]
Banana Peanut Bagel
SERVES 11 very ripe banana½ wholemeal bagel1 tablespoon natural crunchy peanut butterPeel the banana and mash it well in a bowl. Toast the bagel.
Bone Broth
Rich in gelatin and other nutrients essential for healthy cartilage/joints and digestive function, make bone broth a staple in your diet! Simple to make and store in large quantities, it\’s the liquid base for all your soups, casseroles, pasta sauces etc. You can even salt it and enjoy as a hot drink.IngredientsEnough bones to fill […]