*This is a guest post from Sarah, a fellow dietitian & mom of three I requested Sarah share her story with you, as she has been through the experience of raising a very selective eater. Following The Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Sarah's son has...
Are you pregnant and wondering if your shakes are still safe? Our dietitian shares options for the best protein powder for pregnant women. This post contains Amazon affiliate links to some of my favourite products and is sponsored by Naked Nutrition. I remember that pregnancy “glow.”...
There are so many options for oils to use in your kitchen. I often get questions about which is the healthiest oil to cook with. Fat is necessary for many body functions, including the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and healthy hair and skin. Fat also...
Breakfast tortillas are a traditional Spanish dish. This one swaps the potatoes for sweet potatoes and quinoa to provide extra nutrition for your family. It's a great way to introduce sweet potatoes and quinoa to your baby-led weaner. And cuts into the perfect-sized strips for...
A dietitian shares tips for how to handle candy for kids at Halloween and create a healthy relationship with sweets for your kids. As a child, I remember the excitement of squishing my oversized Halloween costumes underneath a winter coat and the energy buzz of hearing...
“Food before one is just for fun - your baby gets all of the nutrition they need from breastmilk,” says your best friend, chiropractor or random woman in that online mom’s group Is this common phrase true? Yes - food before one should be fun. And...
"How can I stop my baby from throwing his food on the floor?!" This is one of the most common questions from moms feeding babies or dollers. Throwing food is a stage most babies go through. At least once! Early on, your baby is learning to open and close her...
Are you worried that your child doesn’t get enough protein? If you’re the parent of a young child, this is a common concern. Especially if you have a picky selective eater. In this blog, I’ll discuss why your child needs protein, how much they need, where...
"What should I do if my child doesn't eat dinner?" As a dietitian working with young families, this is a very common question. Should you be worried that your child isn't eating enough? Bribe him with dessert so he finishes dinner? And should you still give her...
Is arsenic in rice a concern when feeding your baby? What about older kids and adults; should you worry about the amount of rice you eat? Generally, I don’t like to fearmonger or make you think our food is “toxic”, but I wanted to dig into...
