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...
An awesome way to get more greens into your family
People seem to fall into two Costco camps: The "I love going to Costco" camp. The "I dread going Costco" camp. We fall into the former. Yes, we're the family that goes to Costco for 'fun'. I love wandering the aisles, scoping out any new nutritionist-approved...
5 Holiday Party Hacks (so your kids eat better)
It's my mom's birthday today and the poor woman never gets the attention she deserves. First off, she's worked every single year on her birthday. And because my mom is retiring this year and literally only has 3 days of work left, she didn't want to take the day off....
Your “Must Have” Family Gift Guide!
I've been in the process of decluttering for months and now Christmas is around the corner. So I want to be sure we're getting (and more importantly GIVING) gifts that we can feel good about. That's why I created this "must have" family gift guide. I don't know...
Two unknown facts about picky eaters
Unknown Facts About Picky Eaters Most parents come to me for help with getting their kids to EAT - without hearing them say YUCK before they even try it. #frustrating! And as a parent of a child who was underweight, I totally understand why! We want our children...
Grinch Muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Has your child ever told you that they don't like green foods? Or that they will eat green foods when they are 6 years old (or some other random age)? I hear this from parents more often than not, but the funny thing is, not all green foods are scary to kids. ...
Chocolate-covered broccoli
After our meal last night I got a sudden urge for chocolate pudding. I had spotted a bunch of ripened avocados from Costco in the fridge early, so I blame them for putting these thoughts in my head!While eating our veggie burgers, green beans, and broccoli I asked...
A question to ask your child at mealtimes…
I shared this post on Instagram a few weeks ago. Yet it wasn't until I woke up the next day - after seeing alllll the comments and "likes" -that I realized it wasn't just another Instagram post (that sucked up 20 minutes of my life)!! It touched people differently....
5 tricks I use for managing Halloween treats
Anyone else have a heck of a time managing their kids' obsession with all sugary things - especially Halloween treats? As a Certified Nutritionist I know the ins and outs of what foods to avoid. Sugar is at the top of the list. And then there's all the research...
