Reducing Aggressive Behaviours in Children
Did you know that the food our kids eat can play a crucial role in shaping their behaviour? What your child eats can even address aggressive behaviours like bullying. A recent study, the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (CHSCY), shed light on a...New Year. New Pacemaker: A Child’s Pacemaker Surgery Story
The new year comes with new beginnings and new chapters unfolding. It did for our family, just in a different kind of way. On January 2nd my eldest daughter was at Sick Kids (The Hospital for Sick Children) for our child’s pacemaker surgery – a scheduled...
Healthy Eating in Schools: 4 Strategies for Academic Success
Is your child a healthy eater at school? I remember putting so much energy into creating a healthy eating atmosphere at home. But only to open my daughter’s lunch box after school and see she’s eaten everything – except the fruits or veggies. Research tells us...
Conquer Dinner Dilemmas: 10 Creative and Nutritious Picky Eater Dinner Ideas
Tired of dinnertime battles with your picky eater? We’ve got you covered with 10 creative and nutritious picky eater dinner ideas that will transform your family meals. From build-your-own tacos to veggie-loaded pasta, these recipes are designed to satisfy even...
Healthy Pumpkin Cookies
Whether it’s Halloween or you are just craving pumpkins, here’s a super moist pumpkin cookie recipe to try! Pick up an extra gourd around Halloween and join in the fun. I usually try to find smaller to medium sized pumpkins to decorate my front porch and...
Overcoming Food Neophobia: A Guide to Nurturing Adventurous Eating Habits
Food Neophobia: Unlocking the Journey to Adventurous Eating Habits When I had my first daughter and witnessed (for the first time) a child who was resistant to eating a reasonable quality of food, I was stumped. How could I, someone who loves food beyond words, have a...
7 Fun & Healthy Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters
Does your child get the same rotation of foods for lunch? Cheese, crackers, and a granola bar – again. Wishing you had some fun and healthy lunch ideas for picky eaters that you could send to school? If so, don’t fret! As a Nutritionist, I understand the...
Meal Delivery Review #3: Green Zebra Kitchen
You know what’s funny? I’ve gifted friends and family with Green Zebra Kitchen a few times in the past, but I had yet to try it myself. Back in those days sans kids, I had more time to cook elaborate meals. I just couldn’t justify the cost of...
Hungry? 8 Pre-Dinner Snacks that Won’t Ruin Your Appetite
Craving a snack before dinner? As the meal of the day cooks, you or your little one might feel that familiar hunger pang that has you reaching for a snack. Need help figuring out what to munch on to pass the time? Here are the snacks I recommend that won’t ruin...
