Kids

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…

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…

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…