February is heart month. Did you know that heart disease kills approximately 31000 women each year. Heart disease is the leading cause of premature death in women. A woman’s risk of heart disease increases with age, ethnic background, pre existing medical conditions and lifestyle factors. Healthy eating and exercise play an important role preventing heart […]
You know its summer when local berries hit the supermarkets, farmer’s market and berry picking farms have opened. Berry picking is always on our summer bucket list. Luckily, here in BC we have a variety of berries available right out our back door throughout the summer months. Berry picking is a great family activity, especially […]
If there is one thing I have learned from being a mom is meal planning and plan for the unexpected. I am sure we can all relate to that time when you got home late, forgot to remove protein from the freezer for dinner, and you have a hungry toddler at your feet. Yes, we […]
A common question I get asked is what is the difference between a dietitian and nutritionist. Often you will hear these terms being used interchangeably but there are some differences. 1). A dietitian is a health care professional who has completed a Bachelors degree specializing in food and nutrition followed by a comprehensive internship completed […]
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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