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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
