Is it true that babies can't digest grains before age 1 or 2? “Why Babies Shouldn't Eat Grains” and “Ditch the Infant Cereals” are common refrains in articles floating around the internet. Reasons for these claims include the so-called inability for babies to digest grains until...
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...
I've been approached by USANA reps in the past to check out their dietary supplement products, and have always declined. Frankly, I've tried the MLM/Direct Sales/pyramid scheme/"business opportunity" sales methods and don't like the aggressive sales tactics. Then I ran into a dietitian selling Usana...
This Chocolate Chip Chia Banana muffin is one of my favourite muffin recipes! It adds a bit of fibre and omega-3 fats to your standard banana muffin. I like to keep a stock of muffins in the freezer for easy snacks for my kids and to throw...
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...
Oatmeal Apricot Bran Muffins This recipe comes from my Great Aunt Joan. I often encourage clients to bake healthy muffins and cookies to have on hand for snacks. This recipe is high in fibre and contains no white flour. 1/2 cup wheat bran1/2 cup boiling water1.5 cups...
What do you NEED to start your baby on solids? A high chair and food- that's it really! I do get questions about the best cup, bib, spoons etc for Baby Led Weaning a lot though. So here are (affiliate) links to some of my...
What is a good serving size for my child? I often get questions about what a plate should look like, in terms of portion sizes for kids. But the answer is not as simple as it seems! I'm not going to discuss how much food from each...
Check out the global interview here. Welcome back-to-school again! Maybe you start the year gung-ho to make Pinterest-inspired, fancy home-made lunches all year long. And most of us are over that by oh….about day 3 of school! Today I’m going to share some easy school lunches for...