Sometimes I feel a little bit guilty about taking care of myself over spending time with my son or taking care of my family. When my husband comes home from work on Wednesdays and I leave two minutes later to rush to yoga class, I do admit, I feel guilty. Or when I take…
Category Archives: Post-Natal Nutrition
Best Ever Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve promised many friends that I’d share this recipe, and finally I’ve gotten around to doing it. It’s probably the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe ever. Not only are these cookies soft, chewy and delicious, but they also contain a healthy dose of heart-healthy oats that are rich in soluble fibre. This recipe also…
Do You Have Skinny-Stress? (Special bonus at the end!)
We’ve all done it… You and I both know that at one time or another you’ve stressed about your weight… Maybe it was in grade 7 when you were bullied for being “fat”. Maybe it was when your body started to change when you were pregnant. Maybe (cringe) it was when someone mistakenly thought you…
The long lost lunch- why you need to find it!
Hey everyone! What I see more often than not is women (specifically Moms) completely forgetting to have lunch OR converting it into a constant “graze” over a period of hours during the day. When I look at their food record, there are little mini-meals or snacks from about 10am to 4pm instead of a good…
Are you eating like a Sumo Wrestler?
Hi Ladies! I hope that your 2012 has been lovely so far. I also hope that your 2012 resolutions, whatever they may be, are proving to be a success. If not, or if you’re feeling discouraged, check out my last blog post Taking 2012 resolutions “down a notch”. And THEN give yourself a hug and…
Are you a HOT Momma?
Hey Ladies! When I was pregnant with my son, and my body was expanding and changing, I wasn’t sure how I would ever get my pre-pregnancy body back. I knew that it could be done, but I never really new if MINE would. I think that I resigned to the fact that my body may…
Do you have a picky eater?? Here are my top 5 tips to make meal times easier
I’ve now experienced, first hand, picky eating. It’s funny… because my son has always accepted new foods up until now, I thought that we were golden in the eating department! Ya, not so much. It turns out that most babies are WAY more accepting of new foods than toddlers are. And even if you have…
When Should I Introduce My Baby To Solid Foods?
There are a few theories on this, and many would argue that the answer is not cut and dry. The recommendations on when to start solid foods have changed drastically over the years. However, what’s recommended now by Health Canada and the Dietitians of Canada, is that babies start solid foods at 6 months of age….
Do you struggle with veggies? Here are some tips (and a yummy recipe!)
I’m the first to admit that I struggle with veggies- I love eating them, but it’s the preparing part that I struggle with. It’s a combination of a lack of time and creativity I think. See- even Dietitians have a tough time with veggies! Somehow, I always seem to sneak them in to my lunches…
Tips to create a healthy eating environment for baby
It is SO important to create a healthy atmosphere for mealtimes, to help your baby develop a healthy relationship with food from day one. First Things First: It is best to feed your baby in a relaxed, distraction-free environment so that he or she can focus on his or her food. Have your baby sit…
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