Better than take-out by a long shot, my clean-out-the-fridge fried rice recipe is the bomb. I’m going to keep this post short and sweet and to-the-point, because I know you’re busy. We’re moms, and we need quick and easy recipes that we can throw together at the last minute, right? As much as I make…
Easy Egg and Banana Mini Muffins
If someone asked me what my favourite food was, there is no question what my answer would be. You guessed it—eggs. There are so many delicious foods out there that I love, but none that measure up to the greatness of eggs. They brighten up any meal and add delicious flavour and texture to any dish….
5 Easy Recipes Using Turkey Leftovers
One of my favourite memories as a kid was eating toasted turkey sandwiches (that my mom made of course). What made them extra special, was stacking them high with all of the fixings–turkey (dark meat for me), stuffing, roasted veggies, cranberry sauce–and then my mom spreading both sides of the sandwich with butter and pan-frying…
Want Your Kids to Eat More Veggies? Try This!
Want Your Kids to Eat More Veggies? You’re not alone. Veggies tend to be the toughest sell, especially with strong-minded toddlers and young kids. But this tip will be a game-changer. It’s backed by research and works like a charm. I can personally vouch for it. It’s like clockwork- every evening when I start preparing dinner, my…
How to Choose the Best Type of Egg for Your Family
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Burnbrae Farms just outside of Ottawa, where I was lead through the entire egg production and grading system, and taught about the different hen housing systems, and the various types of eggs that are available to us here in Canada. It’s amazing how times have changed–we have a lot more…
What (And How!) to Feed Toddlers
As a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist, I’m constantly asked about the best foods and meals for toddlers, and exactly how much a toddler (ages 2-3) should eat in a day to promote growth and healthy development. Let’s dive in! When you prepare meals for your toddler, it can be difficult to know exactly how much…
Three Easy Ways to Make Veggies More Appealing to Your Kids
Vegetables and kids. It’s all familiar; the furrowed brow, scrunched up nose, protruding tongue and the words “that’s yucky” muttered from their mouths. You wonder what this adamant refusal to eat certain foods stems from; is it because it’s unfamiliar? Is it the way it looks? The texture? Smell? It’s completely normal for kids to…
Parents of Picky Eaters: 2 Tried and True Ways to Entice Your Kids to Eat More
Feeding kids is a tough gig. I know this personally because I have three of them, all with different tastes, preferences and quirks. A meal that is happily gobbled up one day could be completely rejected the next, and willingness to taste a green or red vegetable could switch on a dime depending on the time…
Picky Eater? Why a Simple Role Reversal Will Change EVERYTHING
Many parents feel as though mealtimes are out of their control — they harp and fight with their kids to eat certain foods, yet ultimately, their kids are in charge. In my nutrition counseling practice, I often meet with worried and frustrated parents of “picky eaters” who describe scenarios of their kids orchestrating meals, while…
The #1 Reason Your Child Isn’t Hungry at Meals
There’s nothing more frustrating than preparing and serving a balanced, healthy meal after a busy day, only to have your little one push his plate away and say “not hungry” or “no thanks” or only taking a few bites before declaring that he is “done”. I can sense a collective “ugh–YES!” coming from many of you reading…
Top 5 Foods to Help Your Child Focus and Concentrate
Food is the fuel that our bodies use to function, think, play, and work. Of course, kids’ attention spans are short in the best of times, but there are foods to help your child focus and concentrate. Kids who eat well perform better in school because they are able to concentrate, focus, and learn during…
Praising At Meals: Why it May Hinder Rather Than Help
I’ve always thought that praising my kids for positive behaviour, kindness, sharing, etc., has worked well to increase the chances of continued positive behaviour. However, after years of being a pediatric and child dietitian, I’ve realized that praising does more harm than good. Learn how praising your child may make picky eating worse. I can…
The 5-Step Strategy That Will Transform Your Family’s Mealtime
I’m delighted to feature Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD on the blog today. She’s written an informative post about how to transform your family mealtimes for the better. I particularly like #4 and #5– those have been game-changers in our house! Most parents understand the importance of eating together as a family. Still, when you sit…
8 Weight Management Strategies This Dietitian Swears By
Surprising (and refreshing) non-diet weight loss strategies from a nutrition expert. Most people struggle with their weight at one point or another, even nutrition experts. Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t easy, otherwise everyone would sit at their most comfortable weight. Most of the time, we turn to quick fixes- diets that leave us feeling deprived…
5 Holiday Eating Rules You Should Throw Out the Window
As a registered dietitian, I’ve heard my fair share of silly nutrition advice, especially when it comes to eating rules. I’m here to tell you why you need to ignore these common holiday nutrition tips (and what to do instead!). Ready to ditch the rules? The holidays are here and so are fun holiday parties…
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