Banana Bread
Since we are talking about kids and nutrition this month I thought it would be great to talk about snacks. Since having kids, I am always looking for healthy snack ideas, 9 times out of 10 I serve fresh fruit and vegetables. Once in
10 Tips To Raise A Healthy Eater
Ever find yourself coaxing or threatening your toddler to eat all her veggies. Your not alone, in fact it is normal for toddlers to go through a picky eating stage. Between the ages of 2-3 years many toddlers start to show their independence and one
Kale Salad with Asparagus!
Its officially spring! I am so looking forward to the upcoming season of fresh, local fruit and vegetables. I bought fresh asparagus this past weekend, its got me excited about my weekly Saturday morning farmer’s market routine. To celebrate I made this kale salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup!
This simple yet hearty chicken tortilla soup was the perfect meal on Sunday night, after what seemed like a long and dreary weekend. I have been wanting to share this recipe with you since early January but it didn’t seem right. Spring arrived in late
Dietitian vs Nutritionist?
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
Nutrition Month… 9-5
March is nutrition month. This year’s theme is ” 9-5″; eating healthy in the workplace. According to Dietitian’s of Canada 45% of Canadian’s reported eating healthy in the work place challenging. The workplace plays an important part in our health, with many of us spending
Roasted Yam, Chickpea, and Kale Salad
March is Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is 9-5; healthy eating in the work place. We will have tips and recipes this month for improving nutrition in the work environment. Do you pack your lunch to work? If you do, try this roasted yam, chickpea,
Pass the Butter Please-Your Guide to Fats
The nutrition world is constantly changing with research. Fat was and still is a hot topic. My opinion of fat has changed significantly since my good old University days when everything and I mean literally everything was “low fat”. Current research suggests saturated fats are
Everyday Toasted Oats
I love breakfast, its my favourite meal of the day. I have been making this breakfast bowl for the past couple of months by the request of Miss E. I am blessed to have two great eaters, I mean Miss E loves her sweets
Calling All Chocolate Lovers!
Since February is heart health month and Valentines day is this weekend, I thought it would be a good time to talk about chocolate and its health benefits. Like most women, I love a good piece of chocolate every now and then. Yes, partly for
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