Karina Savage

Share a bit about yourself: Karina is a local North Shore mum of two young children. She truly gets how busy life can be with little ones and believes that we need to make time to slow down and support each other more. She finds great satisfaction in empowering fellow mums, arming them with the information they need to make their life easier. As a Paediatric Dietitian, specialised in gut health she loves changing the lives of little ones with tummy troubles (allergy, intolerance, IBS, colic) and relieving the stress that goes with it. She loves speaking with others and regularly presents to parents, schools and health professionals. As a huge animal lover, Karina regularly donates to animal charities that rally to give animals a voice.

Reduce the daily dinner grind! 7 Tips for Meal Planning

On 18 March, 2020

In our crazy busy lives as parents, how do we consistently put good, wholesome food on the table, day in and day out? Meal planning can sound overwhelming and time consuming, but once you get… Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness, Parenting and tagged children, dinner, feeding kids, food, fussy eaters, gut health, Health, healthy dinner, kids, kids dinner, Kids nutrition, mealtimes, mosman, North Shore, north shore mums, nutrition, paediatric dietitian, parenting, vegies

Colic, reflux or an allergy? Helping an unsettled bub

On 25 June, 2019

We all know how distressing it is holding inconsolable baby in your arms, hearing heart-wrenching cries that just don’t stop. Read more…

Posted in Baby & Toddler, Parenting and tagged Babies, baby, baby vomity, breastfeeding, colic, colicky baby, cow milk, cows milk allergy, cows milk protein, crying baby, doctor, excessive crying, formula, gut pain, Health, infant, irritable baby, losec, medication, milk allergy, mosman, mums, newborn, north shore mums, nutrition, parenting, purple crying, reflux, regurgitation, vomitting, wind, witching hour

Let them eat choc! How to manage sweet treats this Easter

On 12 April, 2019

Easter is a time to celebrate, it comes with a whole host of opportunities for kids to indulge in Easter eggs, showbags full of questionable lollies and hot cross buns. Read more…

Posted in Easter, Health & Fitness and tagged children, chocolate, dietitian, easter, food, Health, healthy eating, healthy kids, holidays, kids, Kids nutrition, mosman, motherhood, North Shore, nutrition, nutritionist, paediatric nutrition, smartbite, treat foods

Supercharged lunch box ideas

On 3 February, 2019

Here we are already getting stuck into a packed year! And as we send our kids off to school, whether for the first time or the umpteenth time, we are often caught between sending them… Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness and tagged back to school, dietitian, feeding kids, fussy eaters, healthy kids, Kids nutrition, Lower North Shore, lunch, lunch boxes, mosman, North Shore, nutrition, nutritionist, parenting, recess, school lunch

Easy after school snacks: Wholesome banana bread

On 2 February, 2019

School is in session, and if the daily grind is leaving you exhausted and uninspired, use the weekend to whip up this banana bread which is a shorcut to easy healthy eating from Karina Savage.… Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness and tagged back to school, banana bread, children, dietitian, food, Health, healthy eating, healthy kids, healthy snack, kids, lunch boxes, morning tea, nutrition, nutritionist, nutritious snack

Which bread is REALLY the healthiest choice?

On 7 January, 2019

Between low-carb, keto, paleo and zero carb diets, simply buying a loaf of bread can turn into a confusing choice! Karina Savage breaks down the benefits (and drawbacks) of the different types of bread so… Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness and tagged bread, fibre, food, fussy eaters, gluten free, gut health, gut microbiome, Health, healthy bread, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, high fibre, karina savage, kids, Kids nutrition, low gi, mosman, mums, nutrition, parenting, toddler, whoelgrain bread, wholemeal bread

6 Tips for keeping our kids healthy during the festive season!

On 24 December, 2018

It’s such a wonderful time of year, catching up with special friends, family and sharing delicious food. Read more…

Posted in Christmas and tagged children, christmas, festive, food, Health, healthy eating, healthy kids, Kids nutrition, kids snacks, nutrition, parenting, party food, school holidays, smartbite

Starting solids: When is the right time?

On 6 August, 2018

Starting your baby on solids is an important milestone – for everyone involved. It can however, also be an incredibly stressful time as a parent as you try to work out the best approach. Read more…

Posted in Baby & Toddler and tagged babies eating, baby, baby food, breast milk, children, eating, feeding babies, first foods, food, formula, Health, infant food, introducing foods to your baby, introducing solids, karina savage, kids, mosman, north shore mums, nutrition, nutritionist, paediatric dietitian, paediatric nutritionist, parenting, solids, starting food

Three Ways to Get Kids Eating Healthy

On 7 July, 2018

When it comes to healthy eating, kids need guidance from the adults around them. Read more…

Posted in Baby & Toddler and tagged dietitian, food, fruit, gut health, Health, healthy kids, healthy snacks, immune system, kids, kids lunchboxes, Kids nutrition, lunch boxes, mosman, north shore mums, nutrition, parenting, plant foods, vegetables

Quick Lunchbox Ideas for Kids

On 6 February, 2018

It’s term time again, which means making lunchboxes for the kids. If you’re already running short on ideas, try these tips from Karina Savage, a leading Paediatric Dietitian at The Mosman Practice 393. Read more…

Posted in Food and tagged children, dietitian, easy snacks, food, fruit, Health, healthy eating, karina savage, kid-friendly, kids, kindergarten, lunch, lunch boxes, mosman, North Shore, north shore mums, nutrition, primary school, recess, sandwich, school, snacks, vegetables

Helping tired little bodies stay healthy and robust

On 29 January, 2018

It’s the start of a new term, and with classes and a structured schedule often comes tired kids. Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness and tagged allergy, antibiotics, baby, children, colic, fibre, food, fussy eaters, gut health, Health, healthy eating, intolerance, karina savage, microbiome, parenting, probiotics, wholesome food

Three tips to help kids eat healthily

On 20 January, 2018

If you dread the chore of preparing a healthy lunch (or lunchbox, during term time!) for the kids – not to mention convincing them to eat it- try these tips from Karina Savage, a leading… Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness and tagged children, dietitian, eating out, food, fussy eating, Health, healthy snacks, holiday, karina savage, kids, lunch box, north shore mums, nutrition, nutritionist, parenting, pester power

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