In our house, we have a “one treat a day rule” where we will indulge in a little treat. You must be thinking what kind of a dietitian let’s her kid have treats on a daily basis. It’s not as bad as you think, I promise. Let me explain. My eating philosophy is simple, eat […]
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5 Tips to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables
When it comes to healthy eating most kids (and adults) are not meeting their daily vegetable intake. Vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre. As dietitian’s we recommend consuming more vegetables on daily basis in comparison any of the other food groups. Most babies are curious enough to try new foods but when […]
Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad
It’s been a hot summer here on the west coast and my family and I have tried to make the best of these long summer days by using the BBQ more and making lots of salads. No one likes firing up the oven on these hot summer days. I can’t remember a summer this hot in what […]
The Secret to Homemade Pizza
Pizza is a family favorite in our house. We have a great pizza place in our neighbourhood which we regularly visit. My must haves are thin crust, fresh ingredients, and minimal toppings. This past weekend I decided to make my own after seeing these mouth watering flatbreads from foodiecrush. To be honest, I don’t have […]
Connecting Kids to Their food
I am passionate about food… good food that tastes great and is good for the body. I want the same for my beautiful girls. They are too young to truly appreciate good quality food but their curiosity is definitely in my favor. When it comes to teaching my girls where their food comes from I […]
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