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...
Are there health risks of the additive Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) in cereal? Find out if this dietitian thinks you should trash your family's cereals. While scrolling the news, you enjoy your morning bowl of cereal and coffee. You stop mid-bite as you read: “Toxic Kids Cereals...
Snack time! Feeding kids seems like a never-ending chore. Meal-snack-meal-snack-snack-meal-snack-bed and repeat...
Are you worried that your toddler is not eating enough food? Isn't it amazing how they seem to have so much energy some days, basically subsisting on air as nourishment?! Maybe your child is falling off of their growth curve or doesn't eat nearly as much...
I am happy to bring you this sponsored post today, thanks to my friends at Baby Gourmet. All thoughts are my own. Welcoming your baby to the table to eat solid foods is a fun time for everyone! Your little one has probably been interested in...
When you think of the family table, we all have the image of a happy family, eating and laughing together. Which may make you LOL it's so far from your dinnertime reality right now. I have 3 kids, so I get it (and our meals rarely...
Cosmic Cookies Originally inspired by Planet Organic, I’ve modified this recipe and they are my favourite cookies! 2.25 cup quick oats2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup sunflower seeds3/4 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)1/4 cup ground flax seed1 cup sugar1 tbsp cinnamon2 tsp salt1.75 cup dark chocolate chips1.25...
*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 best protein powder for pregnancy. This post contains Amazon affiliate links to some of my favourite products. I remember that pregnancy “glow.” The feeling of constant nausea, which would occasionally...
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...