I have two and a half weeks left in my pregnancy (I’m pregnant with my 2nd) and I’m getting to that really uncomfortable stage… you know, when you just want your baby to come already?! I’m really trying to be patient and know that she will come when she’s ready, but time seems to have…
Nutrition Supplements for Toddlers: What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about multivitamins for toddlers between 1 and 3 years old. Plus a list of the best nutritional supplements for toddlers. As a registered dietitian and nutritionist with a specialty in pregnancy, babies and kids, I’m asked all the time about about whether or not toddlers should be taking nutritional supplements,…
My New Role As A Stay-At-Home-Mom (Or Should I Say “Work-At-Home-Mom”)
Yesterday was my last day of nutrition counselling for a while. And by “while” I mean a number of years- two or three or even more. For those of you who read my post last week over at the Yummy Mummy Club on becoming a stay-at-home-Mom, you’ll know that I am both excited and terrified…
Quick And Easy Turkey Taco Pizza
Need a new kid-friendly dinner idea? If you have leftover taco fixings or if you just need a quick and easy (but healthy) dinner option, you’ll love this one! For healthy, kid-tested recipes and nutrition tips for parents, check out my Facebook Page and Instagram Feed!
Better Together! Food Pairings That Will Boost Your Nutrition
It will come as no surprise to most of you that these foods, on their own, are nutritious. But perhaps what you didn’t know is that pairing these foods together, boosts their nutritional value even more. What’s great about these combos is that these foods go well together anyways! 1) Yogurt + oats: Yogurt is made…
Why You Need To Drop The Mommy-Guilt And Put Yourself First Sometimes
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 my…
Don’t Ditch Carbs- Choose Wisely Instead
Do you feel overwhelmed with messages that carbs are terrible? That they are the reason why you can’t lose weight and why you have digestive problems? And that they are the cause of chronic disease and obesity? What these messages often fail to explain is that there are various sources of carbohydrates in our diet-…
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…
Are You Getting Enough Of The Good Stuff?
Most of us know that we should limit the amount of saturated fat that we consume. You know- the fried fast foods, the high fat dairy products and the fatty cuts of meat? But did you know that a recent survey put on by the Becel Centre For Hearth Health reported that a whopping 87%…
My Very Personal Resolution For 2013 And How To Set Your Own
Happy New Year everyone! If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling as though you need a few more days of relaxation after a whirlwind of family fun (and chaos) over the holidays. However, I’m more than excited for what is to come in 2013. We will be welcoming a new baby into our family in…
Happy Holidays From My Family To Yours
It’s Christmas Eve! I can’t believe how fast December has flown by. This year, my son is two and is actually kindof “getting” the whole Christmas/Santa thing (even though he wasn’t thrilled to sit on his lap this year). It’s so exciting! I don’t have much time to write because I don’t want to miss…
Feeding Your Toddler: What Is Your Responsibility As The Parent?
Having a two year old is fun, fascinating and frustrating all at the same time. Especially when it comes to eating. These little people are now asserting their independence and trying to gain some control over their lives, and they will take control if we let them. If this happens, we as parents feel as…
Should you feed your children organic foods?
This is a really good question, but unfortunately, I cannot give you a cut and dry answer (and trust me, I would like one too!). The truth is, offering your children a variety of fruits and vegetables, dairy products, lean meats and alternatives and whole grains is important. Whether these foods are organic or not,…
Four Steps to Surviving The Halloween Sugar-Fest
Even if you don’t have kids that are old enough to trick-or-treat yet, you may still be affected by the sugar-fest that is Halloween. If you plan on handing out candy, going to a Halloween party, taking your little ones out for half an hour of candy-collecting or going grocery shopping in the next week,…
Quick and Easy Muffin Tin Omelettes
If you’re as busy a Mom as I am, you’ll love this quick and easy meal idea- perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Give these muffin tin omelettes a go! These muffin tin omelettes are perfect for baby-led weaning Everything is more fun when it’s made in a muffin tin, right?! I know any kid would…
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