This is a guest post in collaboration with Alyssa Broadwater, fertility and prenatal dietitian www.alyssabroadwaterrd.com Why is a future mother or father’s health and nutrition so important when preparing to get pregnant? Because it can affect reproductive health and the future health of our babies through...
This is a guest blog from fellow Registered Dietitian Meagan Mamchur over at www.joyfuleats.com Has your grocery bill been unusually high lately? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. As the food industry continues to suffer from lingering COVID-19-related challenges, labour shortages, supply chain issues...
Thanks to Spark Nutrition Communications for this recipe! #sparkeatwell . Easy Chickpea Masala The easy curry sauce in this recipe is perfect with budget- and pantry-friendly canned chickpeas and super-convenient frozen veggies. And it’s so tasty, you’ll want to put it on everything! Bonus? With just one...
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Penne Skillet Thanks to Spark Nutrition Communications for this recipe #sparkeatwellEverything cooks in a creamy, milk-based sauce in this satisfying, one-pot meal. Don’t let the amount of garlic scare you off! The garlic softens and sweetens when braised in milk, creating a...
This is a guest post about gardening for picky eaters written by Amrie a gardener, registered dietitian, and owner of Amrie’s Homegrown. When things get hectic in my household, you’ll often hear me announce: “Change of scenery!” as I shuffle everyone through the sliding door out...
What is bone broth? Bone broth is made from bones and sometimes the meat, skin and connective tissue/cartilage of an animal. The bones (ie. beef, lamb, pork or chicken) are simmered with a bit of acid like apple cider vinegar to break down the bones, along...
The top news story today is about infant formula shortages in the United States and Canada. Some families are driving across states only to see empty shelves. This is terrifying for parents. And especially so if your baby needs a specific hypoallergenic or specialty formula...
Does your baby or toddler stuff food in their mouth and just let it sit in their cheeks for minutes to hours? Pocketing food in their mouth like a chipmunk - strange! Pocketing food can make it hard to chew and swallow. And may also be...
WELCOME TO DINNERTIME WITH A PICKY EATER… You dig to the bottom of your energy barrel to put a tasty-enough dinner on the table again tonight. Only to hear "yuck" from your kids. They won't even touch it! ? You scrape the perfectly good food from your...
Looking for Baby-led Weaning ideas? Or recipes for your toddler or preschooler who may need a boost of iron? These avocado blueberry mini-muffins are iron-rich and perfect to keep on hand in the freezer. They make a great snack or part of a breakfast for your...
