Happy Dietitian’s Day! Yes – dietitian’s get a day to celebrate their profession! And no, we don’t all celebrate with carrots and cucumber. Today marks the tenth year of celebrating Dietitians in … [Read more...] about How and Why I Became a Dietitian
Family Nutrition
Delicious Plant-Based Protein Recipes to Try
"Plant-based" continues to be the biggest nutrition buzzword, and I'm thrilled about it because there are SO MANY BENEFITS to including more plants in our diets. Specifically, "plant-based protein" is … [Read more...] about Delicious Plant-Based Protein Recipes to Try
Kids and Treats: How to Manage Them as Parents
Valentine’s Day is here, and this year I have three of the cutest little Valentines to shower with sweets and treats. But wait, aren’t you a dietitian? Dietitians are supposed to only eat healthy … [Read more...] about Kids and Treats: How to Manage Them as Parents
Five Tips to Finally Start Meal Planning (for real)
February can be a tough time of the year. The holidays are over, winter is in full force, and resolutions are starting to...break. I don't know about you, but I am struggling with being creative in … [Read more...] about Five Tips to Finally Start Meal Planning (for real)
5 Reasons Why This Dietitian Might Finally Start Using Canada’s Food Guide
After 13 years of practice as a Registered Dietitian, I might finally start using Canada's Food Guide as a trusted tool and resource. Since I became a Dietitian in 2006, I've resisted ever using … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why This Dietitian Might Finally Start Using Canada’s Food Guide
Finger Foods for Baby: Why You Should Encourage Self-Feeding
I've partnered with my friends at Baby Gourmet for this post! As always, my opinions are my own! As parents of little ones, we all know that feeding babies can be fun, messy and maybe a little … [Read more...] about Finger Foods for Baby: Why You Should Encourage Self-Feeding
10 Foods That Aren’t As Healthy As They Seem
This post was written by my friend and colleague Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD of Real Mom Nutrition. I'm thrilled to help spread the word about her new book The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. And ooh boy … [Read more...] about 10 Foods That Aren’t As Healthy As They Seem
The 5-Halloween Rules This Dietitian-Mom Enforces
THE FIVE SHOCKING RULES THAT THIS DIETITIAN SWEARS BY FOR A HAPPY HALLOWEEN Don't buy Halloween candy too early! And in fact, buy the candy that you don't mind giving away. I'm not saying buy the … [Read more...] about The 5-Halloween Rules This Dietitian-Mom Enforces