Fish cakes are a great starter food for baby-led weaners. Salmon is high in protein, a source of iron and one of the best sources of omega-3 fats. The fish cakes are also easy to grasp and nice and soft for those tooth-less eaters! My whole family...
Thanks for Ashlee from Indulgence at Home Personal Chef for this recipe! Great for the lunch box. Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chickpeas- adapted from cookbook Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld. 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)¾ C. brown sugar or coconut sugar¾ C. butter...
When meal planning, it's a great idea to cook the main protein in bulk, and use it in a variety of recipes throughout the week. Saves so much time! One of my favourite cookbooks that uses this concept is Robin Millers Quick Fix Meals. The Turkey...
3/4 cup quinoa 1.5 cups water 1 cup diced zucchini 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup thawed frozen baby peas 1 cup diced red pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow or orange pepper 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 Tbsp...
Is it true that babies shouldn't be fed grains before age 1 or 2? "Why Babies Shouldn't Eat Grains" and "Ditch the Infant Cereals" are common refrains floating around the internet. Reasons for these claims include the so-called inability for babies to digest grains until their...
More than once I have been asked: “I can’t breastfeed, can I make my own homemade infant formula for my baby?" Sometimes parents want a dairy-free, raw or vegan infant formula option. Or have heard that goat's milk formula is easier to tolerate and head to...
USANA Health Sciences has been in the direct sales market since 1992. I've been approached by reps in the past to check out their products, and have always declined. Frankly, I’m tired of the MLM/Direct Sales method. Been there, done that (more than once!). Then I ran...
This Chocolate Chip Chia Banana muffin is one of my favourite muffin recipes! I keep a stock in the freezer for easy snacks for my kids and to throw into school lunches. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1.5 cups semi-sweet...
Are you worried that your baby is not eating enough food? Wondering how they subsist mostly on milk (or even air?!) some days? Or maybe you just came from a visit to the doctor or health nurse, and were concerned about your baby's (or toddler's or...
My most health-conscious clients and friends often use agave nectar instead of sugar. But is agave nectar really healthier than white sugar? Agave nectar is one of those foods that has a 'health halo around it. A health halo is the perception that a food is good...