This beginners guide to baby-led weaning is a comprehensive guide that will help feeding newbies learn everything there is to know about this starting solids strategy, why it is registered dietitian-approved, how to implement it, and some nutritious recipes to test out with their babies. Baby-led weaning (BLW), which is one approach to starting solids,…
A Dietitian’s Guide to Vitamins (and Other Nutrition Supplements) for Canadian Families
Do you need a multivitamin or other nutritional supplements? Here’s everything you need to know about nutrition supplements for your family, including kids, such as multivitamins, vitamin D and omega-3. This post was written in paid partnership with Webber Naturals. As always, all opinions are my own. Some of the most common questions I get…
Vitamin D Supplementation: Everything Parents Need to Know
The information that you need to be aware of when it comes to vitamin D supplementation for your entire family. This blog post was written in paid partnership with Webber Naturals. As always, the opinions are my own! I have no doubt that you’ve heard about the importance of vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin)…
Turkey and Lentil Meatballs for Baby-Led Weaning
These iron-rich, easy-to-make turkey and lentil meatballs are a great first finger food option for baby-led weaning! Introducing a nice variety of tastes and textures between 6-9 months is important for oral-motor development, dexterityand to widen a baby’s palate. These ground turkey meatballs are the perfect size and texture for a baby learning how to…
Iron-Rich Mini Banana Muffins for Baby Led Weaning
These nutrient-packed delicious mini banana muffins are the perfect snack for your baby who is learning how to self-feed! When I remember back to when I had babies learning how to start solids, I always had a steady supply of homemade muffins and teething biscuits to pull from when I needed a quick and easy…
Homemade Iron-Rich Teething Biscuits for Baby-Led Weaning
These yummy teething biscuits are made especially for babies aged 6-18 months, and are perfect for soothing baby’s gums and nourishing their growing bodies! As a registered dietitian and mom of 3, I know just how hard it is to find nutritious and convenient baby foods that you can feel good about feeding your little…
5 Baby Cereal Recipes for Baby-Led Weaning
Iron-fortified baby cereal can be used in lots of nutritious ways. Here are 5 easy recipes for baby-led weaning, perfect for feeding babies 6-12 months old. Teething biscuits, banana muffins and more! If you’d like to learn more about this topic in a visual way, check out my Google web stories on 5 ways to use…
3 Easy and Healthy One-Pot Pasta Dinners for Busy Weeknights
What’s easier than a good one-pot meal, right?! Who’s with me? We always have pasta in our pantry for rushed evenings where we need a quick and nutritious meal. These easy one-pot pasta dinners hit the spot for busy weeknights. Why the dietitian in me loves pasta: If I were to choose one favourite food,…
Easy One-Pot Mediterranean Linguini
This super simple, Mediterranean-inspired, dietitian-approved one-pot pasta dish will become a go-to family favorite in no time. You literally just throw all of the ingredients into a pot! One-pot meals (like this creamy chicken and broccoli pasta or skillet vegetarian Mexican mac and cheese) are a dream come true for busy parents on weeknights, especially…
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli One-Pot Pasta
There’s nothing quite like a comforting, tasty and nutritious one-pot pasta dish (that takes no time at all to make!) on a busy weeknight. Your kiddos will love it too! Who doesn’t love pasta?! As a dietitian and busy Mom I know that I do! Pasta is an easy and nutritious starch option for families,…
Skillet Vegetarian Mexican Mac and Cheese
This easy and kid-friendly all-in-one nutritious and delicious Mexican Mac and Cheese will become a staple in your house in no time! This recipe has been tested, tasted and perfected many times over the years and it’s still one of our favorite go-tos! It is meatless, but you can definitely add cooked ground beef, chicken…
3 Easy & Nutritious Breakfast Recipes for Kids
Because our little ones have small tummies and big nutrition requirements, we need to make sure they start their day off right with a good breakfast. Here’s 3 easy and nutritious breakfast recipes kids love—and parents and caregivers too! Busy mornings can make breakfast a stressful time when cooking for your little ones. As a…
5 Healthy Lentil Recipes Kids Love
Lentils have an amazing nutrition profile. Here’s a collection of 5 easy dietitian-approved lentil recipes that kids (and their parents!) love. As a Registered Dietitian and busy mom of three, lentils are so easy for me to love. Lentils are a form of “pulse” (the pulse family includes chickpeas, dried beans, lentils, and dried peas). Not only do…
The Best Holiday Treats for Kids
As a dietitian and mom of 3 (and baking lover), I’ve gathered my most loved, kid-friendly holiday treats and snacks for you to try! Grab your kiddos, turn on some Christmas carols and dig in! One of the best parts of the holidays – we can probably all agree – is the food! Food not…
Holiday Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
If you’re looking for a fun, delicious and EASY Christmas treat to make with your kiddos, this holiday Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats recipe is the one! Who doesn’t love rice krispie squares? They take me right back to my childhood, which I love. One of my favorite parts of being a registered dietitian is teaching…
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