Cancer Prevention Blog

Breastfeeding is good for both mother and baby

New research from Cambridge University that babies fed on formula milk cry less than breastfed infants because they are effectively “comfort eating” may not surprise many mums.

Reaching for the bottle can be an easy, and understandable, short-term solution when your child won’t stop crying.

The Cambridge research, highlighted by the BBC and the Guardian among others, shows that breastfed babies cry more, laugh less, and generally have “more challenging temperaments” than their formula-fed contemporaries.

But as the scientist who led … Continue Reading

Kate Mendoza speaks to the BBC about healthy lunchboxes

I was feeling quite nervous this morning as I arrived at Kingsmeade primary school in Hackney where the BBC was filming for its breakfast show – and where I was due to do my first live TV interview.

Although it was daunting, it was also fantastic to have the opportunity to talk to so many viewers about the importance of healthy school lunchboxes.

From our experience of … Continue Reading

Children's lunchboxes: how many contain fruit and veg?

Fruits and vegetables in children’s lunchboxes is a subject that has been keeping our press office busy today, following our press release about how 40% of primary school lunchboxes do not contain any fruits and vegetables.

This is a concern because it is important to get children into healthy habits, including eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, as early as possible.

The story was covered by the Daily Mail, as well as The Sun and the … Continue Reading