Author Archive | Barbara Murphy

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Foodie Gift List 2014

How is your Christmas shopping going? Usually, I am pretty organized except when it comes to Christmas shopping. I can think of a million of other things I would  rather be doing instead of fighting for a parking spot or walking the malls endlessly looking for the perfect gift, like baking some cookies with my […]

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Hearty Vegetable Soup

There is nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day. Most Vancouverites, including myself, are babies when the temperature falls below zero. So when it was cold and wet last week  I made this soup and it hit the spot.  Ok, enough about the weather. This soup is hearty, delicious, satisfying and […]

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Baby Food 101

Baby Food 101

As a dietitian mama, I believe one of the best gifts you can give your children other than unconditional love, is a healthy relationship with food.  As parents, we play an important role in building their palates for the rest of their lives. One way to influence your babies eating habits is to make your […]

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Choking 101

Choking can occur at any age, especially in children under the age of four. Children under the age of 4 are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating on more than one thing at a time. Babies learning to eat are at highest risk, because they often put anything that fits in their hands in their […]

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Introducing Solids!

As a new parent you probably have many questions about food and nutrition. Starting solids is an exciting milestone for both you and your baby.  Parents play an important role in creating healthy eating habits that will last your child’s lifetime.  Earlier this year, Health Canada, Dietitians of Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the […]

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