Health-ified Rice Krispies (nut-free, gluten-free)
A simple school-safe snack and a healthier twist on an old favourite.
The secrets to making a kid-friendly salad
I cried a lot in those first few years of motherhood. Virtually every day, and at every meal. It was hard trying to feed a little girl who was tiny (not on the growth chart kind of "tiny") yet wouldn't eat. There were many sad tears shed when she would hold food in...
LIVER: the perfect food for picky eaters (and tired parents)
The Perfect Food for Picky Eaters Geesh. Being a Nutritionist comes with some guilt. I know I should be feeding my family super nutrient-dense foods like bone broth, organ meats, fermented veggies, etc. However, I seem to stumble back to my safe place with our...
4 Ingredient Protein Powder Cookies
There's something about recipes with less than 5 ingredients that really excites me. We just returned from yet another weekend away (you know how much we love being out and about). After I unloaded a van full of stuff, I did what I always do. Open my fridge door to...
The 4th trimester: 10 things that saved me as a mom of three
While I was pregnant last year, I spent all of my time preparing for the labour. Admittedly, even after experiencing two births - one at home and one at the hospital - I was still super nervous about her arrival. . The length of the labour. The contractions. The ring...
Pinpointing Family Food Intolerances (4 steps)
Up until a year ago my quirky 2 year had that soft, supple baby skin. But one day I noticed a patch of rough skin just above her cute little tush. Then those spotty patches moved to her back and arms. The alarm bells starting going off in her mommy's head (as a...
The BEST Family-Friendly Cauliflower Recipe EVER
Let me set the tone here for this recipe (and why I was so bold to say it's the "best family-friendly cauliflower recipe"). ...In my husband's words "this is the best cauliflower I've ever had". ...In Sienna's words (my 4 year old) "YUM!". ...In Naomi's words (my 2...
3 Small Healthy Changes That Have BIG Impacts
Anyone else feeling a little overwhelmed with all their typical parenting duties? ...Taking the kids to dance, karate, or school (and getting there on time!) ...Prepping meals and packing school lunches (especially ones that are balanced!) ...Cleaning up after the...
7 healthy foods I ALWAYS have in my kitchen (and on my grocery list)
Prepping meals can be a royal pain in the 'you-know-what' when you have a family. So I try to simplify for my own sanity when hunger strikes. One of my sanity saving strategies is to always have a few key healthy kitchen staples on my grocery list, and in my...
One mom. Three birth stories.
Labour. Without a doubt, it is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Our first year of parenting was a doozy. You'd think, if I could survive the daily vomiting, growth restrictions, nonexistent sleep, mealtime stresses, picky eating, a month at Sick Kids and two...
Your Guide to Surviving Holiday Treats with Kids
With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer It's the most wonderful stressful time of the year. Isn't that such a bummer? I used to love everything about Christmas. Yet, since becoming a parent they seem to have become more of a...
5 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Children
Is my little guy getting enough iron? My daughter doesn't like milk or cheese. Should I be worried about calcium? I forget to give my child their Vitamin D half the time! Is that a problem? One of the biggest reasons parents reach out to me is because they are...
3 energy-boosting smoothies you need to try!
It's Wednesday morning and I woke up 5 minutes late... One child got up on the wrong side of the bed My other is moving like molasses... Once I get the kids fed and out the door, I have 'time' to slow down and make a balanced breakfast for myself (ha!)... I start to...
3 reasons why you are tired (with SIMPLE solutions)
Ever wish mornings would be as magical and cheerful as you see in commercials? You wake up feeling well rested...and the remainder of the day you're smiling, skipping down the street, while the birds are chirping and you're oozing with energy. {sigh} That would be a...
15 Healthy One Pot Meals (perfect for busy families)
Oh goodness. The nesting phase is kicking in early (or at least something like it). With Baby Binns #3 making an appearance in 3 months I'm wondering how we're going to survive mealtimes. I already have two little ones vying for my attention while prepping dinner,...
6 Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives: which one is best?
Are you a cow's milk lover or do you opt for dairy-free milk alternatives for you and your family? Well, when I was pregnant I craved dairy like it was nobody's business. For someone who never drinks cow's milk (expect for boatloads of skim milk in my childhood) I was...
6 critical phases that will make mealtimes with ‘picky eaters’ better
6 critical phases that will make mealtimes with 'picky eaters' better My girls and I were just having lunch. Yet while watching Sienna (my eldest daughter) eat without a fuss, I had a flashback to those days when meals were...miserable. Before I implemented these...
Is coconut oil good or bad?
I had a relaxing evening planned last night. Just myself, Daddy, and an episode of House of Cards while snacking on these treats packed with good ol' coconut oil (or is it as healthy as we thought?). I just had a bit of work to do, launching our 6-Day Picky Healthy...
40 Healthy Crunchy Foods for Kids
I was just working on a family's protocol offering up recommendations for healthier "crunchy" foods, and thought "I need to share this!" So here I am with my list of 40 healthy crunchy foods for kids! Most kids do very well with crunchy foods, especially picky eaters....
Green Eggs No Ham (a healthy breakfast for picky eaters)
Breakfasts can make or break our days, right parents? Blood sugar is low and the kids likely need some nourishment after a 12 hour fast. We would love to offer a healthy breakfast for our picky eaters. However, if we make something that doesn't appeal to them, all...
