As a pediatric dietitian, I talk a lot about kids’ nutrition, feeding dynamics and family meals on my blog, but don’t often focus on proper hydration for kids, which is just as important (or more!). Here’s why keeping your kids hydrated during the summer should be a top priority. I was rudely reminded of this…
Flourless Peanut Butter, Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe
You will not believe that these fully, delicious muffins do not contain flour and are gluten free! When it comes to food and nutrition trends, I am the biggest skeptic. As most of my readers know, I’m not a fan of eating gluten-free for the sake of dieting or because it’s trendy. Obviously if someone…
School’s Out! 10 Kid-Friendly Easy Lunch Ideas
10 make-at-home lunch ideas for busy families during summer break! School’s out and lunch box packing is on hold for the summer. Phewf! Although home lunches may seem easier than packing school lunches, there are only so many peanut butter and jam sandwiches that your kids will eat (I say this, because this is often…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These 5-ingredient cookie dough protein balls are as easy to make as they are delicious and nutritious. Gluten-free and vegan, they’re a perfect healthy snack for everyone! The warmer the weather gets, the more we’re outside, and the more I’m looking for easy, nutritious, on-the-go snacks for my kids. Some of my favourite snacks to…
3 Things You Need to Know Before Choosing a Snack for Your Kids
Choosing healthy snacks for your kids can be confusing. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between a treat and a snack. I break it down for you here, giving you my top three nutrition criteria when choosing snacks for my kids! This post was written in paid partnership with my friends KIND Snacks. As…
Camping Food Ideas for Kids
Summer is fast approaching, and family camping trips are a big part of the fun! It can be challenging enough to feed your family nutritious meals and snacks at home, let alone when you’re on the road, or in a campground! Here are my top tips and tricks to help you keep your family well-nourished…
5 Steps to Take to Ensure Your Child is Getting Enough Iron (And Why This is Important)
Is your child getting enough iron? Here’s how to know and what to do! Do you ever wonder if your kids are getting all the key nutrients they need for proper growth and development–especially during picky eating phases? Although there are several essential nutrients that we need to pay attention to as parents, there’s one,…
Easy, One-Pan Thai Prawn Green Curry
This easy, Thai prawn green curry is a nutritious and balanced meal. Not to mention, super simple and delicious! I’m on a big one-pan meal kick lately, with this: One-pot Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Skillet, and this One-Pan Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe which are a couple of my most popular recipes! These recipes are easy and…
Easy and Nutritious “Superhero” Green Pasta Recipe
Your kids not digging green veggies? Make it fun and and involve them in making this easy and delicious superhero green pasta together! My kids are really good eaters for the most part. I’d love to attribute this to the fact that I’m a dietitian who specializes in kid’s nutrition, but quite honestly, I think…
Quick and Easy Wasabi Lemon Salmon Burgers
I’m trying to serve salmon more often in our house—not only is it incredibly nutritious, but it’s a family favourite! Salmon provides so many essential nutrients, including protein, omega-3, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and vitamin D to mention a few. I’ve been experimenting with recipes recently, and because we’re big into burgers right now (summer…
Top 5 Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy
Here are some key nutrients (and foods) that will help to support your growing baby’s nutritional needs (as well as yours!) during pregnancy If you’re expecting a baby, chances are, you’ve cut back on caffeine, ditched alcohol, and are avoiding certain foods such as raw sushi and deli meat. But are you covering all of your bases…
Double Chocolate Chia Protein Bites
I’ve been on a mission lately to find healthy and tasty snack recipes to add some variety to my son’s lunchbox. Enter these double chocolate chia protein bites! They’re kid-approved and school safe. I was in a rut of sending store-bought granola bars, cheese strings, and apples (or a similar combination) for a while. What can I say? Mom-ing…
Healthy Nut-Free Lunchbox Granola Bars
These school-safe, nut-free lunchbox granola bars are perfect for busy days! They are perfect for parents and kids alike! Finding healthy snacks I feel good about serving, and that my kids love to eat, is no easy feat. And this is why I’ve fallen into the not-so-great habit of sending store-bought granola bars with my…
50 Easy and Nutritious School Lunch Ideas
No school lunch rut here! Here’s 50 easy, healthy lunch box ideas for kids and toddlers that are quick to make, and full of wholesome ingredients. Packing school lunches is a big part of parenting (perhaps not our favourite part!), and it’s important to have lots of school lunch ideas and school snack ideas ready…
The Easiest Oatmeal Muffins You’ll Ever Make
I always make a huge batch of oatmeal on Monday mornings for the week ahead. I love oatmeal for so many reasons, but most of all because it’s easy, nutritious and filling. Oats contain soluble fibre, which helps to slow down digestion and keep you fuller longer and sustain energy levels! They are also very versatile,…
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