DanielleBinns, Author at Danielle Binns (CNP, BA)

What you need to know about “microplastics”

by DanielleBinns | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized | 2 comments

I went from being an enthusiastic recycler, to someone who now obsesses about the environment. No, you don’t understand. I lose sleep over the fact that our planet is hurting and so many of us aren’t willing to make small changes. Being a mom makes me...

3 Healthier Swaps for Kid-Friendly Food

by DanielleBinns | Jun 11, 2019 | Healthy foods, Kids' nutrition, Picky Eaters | 1 comment

I have a secret to tell you. Kid-friendly food is kid-friendly because it’s easy for kids to eat. It tastes good and doesn’t require a lot of effort to eat. It fits their biological make-up and desire for sweet flavours (considered safe) vs. bitter...

Frozen vs. Fresh Veggies: Which is better?

by DanielleBinns | May 13, 2019 | Health tips | 1 comment

My husband Keith was away for 4 nights (and inconveniently absent during the Mother’s Day weekend). So I was the running solo with cooking, feeding, bathing, parenting, and surviving with my 3 children for ninety six hours (nope, I wasn’t counting). While...

Arsenic in rice: 5 ways to protect your little ones

by DanielleBinns | Mar 18, 2019 | Health tips, Healthy foods, Kids' nutrition | 0 comments

Go figure…my kids are obsessed (understatement) with virtually any food that has rice. You name it: Pastas (made with rice) Breads (made with rice) Crackers (made with rice) Pizza crusts (made with rice) Sushi (made with rice) Plain ol’ rice itself The...

How long should your child sit at the table?

by DanielleBinns | Feb 13, 2019 | Feeding strategies, Picky Eaters | 0 comments

I remember sitting at the dinner table with Sienna for 90 minutes at a time. These were not 90 enjoyable minutes though. It was back when meals were long and painful. My daughter was underweight, so I made it my life’s mission to get her to eat. Even if it...