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The three things we need to teach our children - and ourselves - about eating, when the world says restricting our food is good
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Dr Kate Middleton2022-07-26T08:30:00
When the world brands some food “good” and some food “bad” and we’re bombarded with messages about slimming down with fad diets, it’s hard for us - or our children - to know how to navigate it. Here Dr Kate Middleton gives three simple thoughts that can help us have a truly healthy attitude towards eating.
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