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…
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…
As moms (and dads) we are faced with lots of decisions about the wellbeing of our kids before they are born. Being a dietitian, my kids relationship with food is very important to me. I hope my girls have a healthy relationship with food. I…
What are you up to this weekend? How about a trip to the farmer’s market. I love waking up early Saturday morning sipping on coffee while checking out what the local farmer’s are selling at the Trout Lake farmer’s market. Since, having kids I have…
When it comes to feeding my girls I try to use Ellyn Satter’s division of responsibility philosophy. As parents we decide what, where and when food will be served. Kids decide what and how much to eat. I try to teach my kids about…
Zest nutrition is a food and nutrition blog written by a dietitian mama. My hope is that through this website I can inspire people to eat and live well by eating simple, fresh ingredients.