Finding a healthy snack isn’t exactly easy. Since having kids, I find myself constantly reading ingredient labels. Let’s face it, fresh fruit and vegetables everyday gets a little boring. As a dietitian and a mom, I want to know what I am feeding my kids and…
This is the first recipe I am sharing with you to help you make 2016 your healthiest year. How have you been doing? Still going strong on those goals? Starting off the day with a healthy and wholesome breakfast is key to having a productive…
As a dietitian, I get a lot of questions about eggs. Is it ok to have an egg a day? Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs ? Eggs are moving up the health chain. What was once thought to be a no no is…
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…
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…
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