Easy 3 Ingredient Homemade Bread (paleo, gluten-free)
I have had bread-making on my bucket list for ages. But we don't eat a lot of bread. And it felt daunting. It's an experiment that would probably be a flop - literally and figuratively. However, with social distancing in effect, I am cooking things from scratch so...
How I’m surviving self-isolation with kids (3 of them)
It's week 4 of this COVID-19 life and I've been thinking a lot about what you need right now. I can give you all the free meal plans, picky eating strategies, and food exploration activities. But as a mom of three young children, I know that's not really what you...
Emergency grocery list (foods I always have in my fridge, freezer, and pantry)
I have to be honest. It freaked me out a little when everyone was running to the grocery stores and stocking up on foods in anticipation of supply issues. remember walking through store aisles and seeing bare shelves with two packages of pasta. Or one can of dented...
9 Awesome Children’s Books About Food (You Should Read These To Your Picky Eaters)!
What are the best children's books about food parents should have at home? This question has come up in a few of my Facebook groups so I'm guessing you might be wondering the same thing. If so, I got you covered in this post! First it helps to know this... Kids learn...
Why I can’t stand kids’ menus (and what I’m doing about it)
Ok, before I go into a rant on kids' menus please let me know... How important is it to you that a restaurant (or resort/hotel) is Family Nutritionist Approved? I'd so appreciate if you let me know in the comments. I'm all about positivity when it comes to feeding...
12 healthy habits you’ll want to start with your family this year #familygoals
I'm in goal-setting mode folks. But the pressure is on this year, because it's not just a new year, it's a new decade. With 2020 beginning, I am uber excited about challenging myself, setting new goals, and creating good habits. I know it sounds a little woo-woo but...
12 holiday hacks I’m doing today (Healthy Egg Nog recipe included!)
Holy moly, the holidays are HECTIC! Every year I so badly want to embrace the joy of the holidays. Yet I end up feeling overwhelmed with last-minute shopping, and running around like a crazy person (packing to get 3 kids out the door is a job in itself). The playpen,...
Is your child underweight?
My first little girl is one of the biggest reasons I started helping families five years ago. I experienced motherhood with an underweight child who just wouldn't gain weight or grow. My daughter was 4.5 pounds at birth and every single day for the next few years of...
Whole roasted cauliflower for the whole family (easiest recipe yet)
Why do I do this to myself? I tend to overcomplicate things in the kitchen and get adventurous with intricate recipes. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen turning cauliflower into pizza, and broccoli into patties. Yet there are silly simple recipes right under my...
My 6 Favourite Kid-Friendly Lunch Boxes
Exactly one year ago, I wrote a post with all my 8 survival strategies for back to school. One of those tips was to wear sunglasses (aka to hide the tears). And I'm kicking myself for not taking my own advice this morning when I sent my two older daughters to school...
Does your child have food neophobia?
This is going to sound crazy but, your child is afraid of food. Freaked out by that carrot. Sees zucchini and wants to run the other way. And you are losing your mind because it's JUST food. But is it? I needed to put this blog post out there to because it may be the...
10 ridiculously fun ideas for using watermelon
Be honest. Have you been complaining about the summer heat? Ok, I'm guilty too. I wait f.o.r.e.v.e.r. for winter to pass. Yet once summer arrives, I fuss about how sticky and sweaty I am. Sounds like we all need some fun ideas to beat the heat this summer. And...
What you need to know about “microplastics”
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 even more...
Glyphosate found in popular cereals (choose these 4 better alternatives instead)
Cheeri oh no’s! Have you ever sat in front of a Cheerio... willing it to move with the power of your mind? If you watched the movie Matilda, you may have tried to imitate the scene where she discovers her ability to move objects by just focusing on them. Though most...
3 Healthier Swaps for Kid-Friendly Food
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 flavours...
Frozen vs. Fresh Veggies: Which is better?
My husband Keith was away for 4 nights (and inconveniently absent during the Mother's Day weekend). So I was running solo with cooking, feeding, bathing, parenting, and surviving with my 3 children for ninety-six hours (nope, I wasn't counting). While all three girls...
Arsenic in rice: 5 ways to protect your little ones
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 only...
How long should your child sit at the table?
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 meant...
When your child doesn’t eat enough protein
Having an underweight little girl a few years ago, I was terrified that she wasn't getting enough nutrition. Particularly protein which I knew, as a nutritionist, was critical for her growth. The part that killed me was that my daughter hated meat. Actually, it's...
Fiber: why it’s not ‘all that’ and a bag of high-fiber cereal
On Friday afternoon, I was working at one of my favourite local cafes in Leslieville Toronto, and getting ready to wrap up my week of work. Just as I was about to close my computer, I got a call from CTV News requesting an interview that evening. The topic they...
