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,…
Starting Solids Basics: What Parents Need to Know
Starting solids is an exciting milestone in your baby’s life. In this post I answer a lot of commonly asked questions about how, when and what to feed your baby when starting solids. Starting solids is an exciting milestone in your baby’s life, but it can also be confusing, especially when you’re overloaded with conflicting…
Has Your Great Eater Turned Into A Picky Eater? Here’s What You Should Do
All of a sudden, your once perfect eater has started to become a picky eater. What gives? Who is this child and where did my great eater go? If this sounds like your child, you are not alone! Here’s what to do when your great eater seems to have turned into a picky eater. The…
Are You A Short-Order Cook? The Truth About Making Separate Meals For Your Kids
Here’s why being a short-order cook might perpetuate picky eating habits. Getting dinner on the table every night can be a struggle, and it’s compounded when you make separate meals to please picky palates. Now instead of spending 30 minutes on a family meal, you may be spending 60 minutes catering to individual taste buds….
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,…
5 Secrets to Raising Kids Who Eat Treats Mindfully and in Moderation
Chocolate, cookies and cake, oh my! It’s important to remember that treats and desserts play an important part in your child’s life when it comes to a positive relationship with food. My kids take after their mom – they love chocolate! For years, I’ve have a square or two of dark chocolate after lunch and…
Easy Weeknight Recipe: Two-Pan Thai Chicken Veggie Bowls
There’s something very gratifying about finding a nutritious and tasty recipe that the whole family loves. What makes it even better is if it’s easy to throw together last minute! These Thai Chicken Veggie Bowls hit the mark in every way–not only packed full of nutrition, but also delicious and super easy to prepare. I…
Weeknight, One-Pan Thai Peanut Noodles
I love finding recipes that my whole family loves and that I can whip up in less than half an hour. This Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl recipe is as delicious as it sounds, and the whole recipe is made in one pan! That combination is like music to my ears as a busy mom. I…
For me, In 2017, Something’s Gotta Give
2016 has been a a year of growth, discovery and challenge for me. I adjusted to being a mom of three (and couldn’t imagine it any other way!), I continued to grow and shape my business into what I envision it to be, and I learned a lot about myself. I discovered that as resilient and determined…