The Nutrient Project

Ever heard of Kinusaiga? 🧵✨

It’s the ultimate calming, zero-sew craft! If you can tuck fabric into place, you can make something gorgeous—and the best bit? We do all the tricky cutting beforehand so it’s completely stress-free for you.

For our very first workshop, you’ll get to choose from a selection of beautiful autumnal designs. We’ll also have some of our handcrafted gift boxes available to buy on the night! 🎁
Come along, spend a relaxing evening picking the perfect fabrics to match your home decor, and leave with a piece seriously worthy of your wall. 🖼️

📍 Where to find us:
• South Woodham Ferrers (20th October)
• Salero Lounge, Maldon (29th October)

www.thenutrientproject.com/event-list

🎟️ Spots are limited—click the link in our bio to check dates and book your ticket!

Did you guess the craft? 🤔

In our last edit, over 400 people saw the video, but absolutely no one commented! So, we are here to put you out of your misery...It was Kinusaiga! 🇯🇵✨

This beautiful fabric art form originated in Japan in the 1980s. We have incredibly big plans to deliver Kinusaiga workshops designed specifically to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. 🧠💚

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Getting creative isn't just a fun pastime—it is a powerful way to unwind, reduce stress, and look after your mental health. 🌿✨

We have some exciting plans in the pipeline to support your well-being through mindful, hands-on crafting, and we can't wait to share more with you soon!

Can you guess what craft we're working on from the video? Drop your best guesses in the comments below! 👇

📍 We need your help! If you know a place in mid-Essex (Maldon, Burnham-onCrouch, ChelmsfordL that would be perfect for hosting this workshop—whether it's a cozy studio, community hub, or local hall—send us a message!

Don't fall for the "No added sugar" line. 🛑

We see "No Added Sugar" stamped in bold letters on kids' drinks and snacks and naturally assume it’s the healthy choice. But here is the truth supermarket marketing won't tell you: these snacks are still packed with sugar, and it's actively harming their health.

Why "No Added Sugar" is misleading:

Stripped of Fibre: When whole fruit is processed into juice concentrates or smooth purees, the natural cellular Fibre matrix is completely destroyed.

The Liver Can't Tell the Difference: Without Fibre to slow down absorption, concentrated "natural" fruit sugars hit your child's bloodstream and liver with the exact same speed and impact as table sugar.

The Hidden Fibre Crisis: Over 80% of UK children fail to hit their daily Fibre target. Replacing whole fruit with processed "no added sugar" alternatives starves their gut microbiome of the essential Fibre needed for digestion, mood, and immunity.

3 Smart Swaps for Drinks & Snacks:

❌ "No Added Sugar" Juice Boxes ➡️ 💧 Water Infused with Fresh Orange or Strawberries (Hydration without the blood sugar spike)

❌ Fruit Snack Pouches ➡️ 🍏 Whole Apple Slices or Berries (Keeps the Fibre matrix intact)

❌ Flavoured Squashes & Waters ➡️ 🥛 Whole Milk or Unsweetened Plant Milk (Delivers real protein and calcium)

📥 Save this post for your next grocery run, and share it with another parent cutting through the food marketing spin!

It’s so easy to grab a quick treat on a day out, but the sugar content in standard options is wild! 🤯

17g in a single lolly when the NHS recommended daily maximum for 4–6 year olds is 19g from ALL foods. That’s almost an entire day’s upper limit in five minutes... and remember, that 19g is a cap, not a target!

The hidden sugars in convenience snacks catch us out every time. How do you handle high-sugar options when you’re out and about? 👇

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Dinner is still 40 minutes away, but the pre-dinner hunger complaints have already started... sound familiar? 🫠

Here is why I never stress about offering a pre-dinner veggie plate:

🥕 Nutritional Wins: Raw veggies with hummus deliver essential nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, plant protein, and hydration. If they end up picking at their main meal later, it’s no big deal—they’ve already eaten a plate of fresh, whole foods!

🧠 The Sensory Reset: Hard, crunchy foods require "heavy work" from the jaw muscles (proprioceptive input). This sends calming signals to the brain, helping dysregulated, post-school/post-nursery kids ground their nervous systems before bedtime.

Zero stress, zero battle, just healthy fuel. 🥒✨

Save this post for the next time dinner is taking a little longer than expected! 📌

Fibre does far more than just keep digestion regular. It feeds the healthy bacteria in your child’s gut microbiome, helps regulate blood sugar, keeps them full between meals, and protects long-term health.

How much fibre does your child actually need?

🔹 2–5 years: 15g per day

🔹 5–11 years: 20g per day

🔹 11–16 years: 25g per day

Quick win swaps to boost fibre today:

🥑 Swap white bread for 50/50 or wholemeal

🍓 Add berries or seeds to morning porridge

🫘 Blend lentils or chickpeas into pasta sauces

Save this post for your next food shop! 🛒✨

I'm far more interested in exposing the truth than begging for followers.

I just hope this reaches the parents who are tired of being tricked in the snack aisle. 🛑

Right now, food manufacturers are pulling off the biggest marketing heist in the UK—and our kids' bodies are paying the price.

They slap "No Added Sugar" or "1 of your 5 a Day" in bright green letters on the front of the box. But flip it over, and you'll find a chemical matrix of fruit purees, starches, and seed oils that behaves worse than a standard sweet.

We are living in an era where UK children are simultaneously overfed on calories and under-nourished on essential nutrients.

Here is the unfiltered truth your supermarket won't put on the label:

Natural Sugar is Still Sugar: Processing fruit into smooth purees or clear juice concentrates completely destroys the cellular Fibre wall. Without Fibre to buffer it, that "natural" sugar hits your child's liver with the exact speed and impact of a can of cola.

The Fibre Crisis: Over 80% of UK kids are dangerously Fibre deficient. Fibre isn't just for digestion—it feeds the gut bacteria responsible for producing 90% of your child’s serotonin. Low fibre directly links to mood swings, brain fog, and constant hunger.

The Veggie Straw Deception: Packaged "veggie snacks" are almost exclusively potato starch, salt, and industrial oils dyed green and red with tomato powder. There is zero vegetable integrity left.

3 Simple Swaps That Starve the Sugar Trap:

❌ Fruit Snack Pouches ➡️ 🍏 Whole Apple Slices & Peanut Butter (Keeps the Fibre matrix intact to prevent blood sugar spikes)

❌ Veggie Straws ➡️ 🥕 Raw Carrot Sticks & Hummus (Delivers actual plant vitamins, healthy fats, and real Fibre)

❌ Flavoured Yoghurt Pouches ➡️ 🫐 Plain Greek Yoghurt with Frozen Berries (Provides real protein and calcium without the sugar crash)

Share this post with a parent, grandparent, or carer who deserves to know what's really hiding in their kitchen cupboards. 🛒✨