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,...
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 wanted...
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...
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. ...
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...
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