Whole Wheat Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes
I remember my dad making Aunt Jemima pancakes every Sunday morning. To this day, I still love my buttermilk pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. I am always trying to recreate recipes to make them healthier. To these pancakes I added some rolled oats and blueberries
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
It’s already mid December, how did that happen. I am going to have to fight the crowds this weekend for some last minute shopping, eghhh. Are done your shopping? I enjoy the Christmas season but there are so many things to do and people
Foodie Gift List 2014
How is your Christmas shopping going? Usually, I am pretty organized except when it comes to Christmas shopping. I can think of a million of other things I would rather be doing instead of fighting for a parking spot or walking the malls endlessly looking
Hearty Vegetable Soup
There is nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day. Most Vancouverites, including myself, are babies when the temperature falls below zero. So when it was cold and wet last week I made this soup and it hit the spot. Ok, enough
Baby Food 101
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
Choking 101
Choking can occur at any age, especially in children under the age of four. Children under the age of 4 are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating on more than one thing at a time. Babies learning to eat are at highest risk, because they
Introducing Solids!
As a new parent you probably have many questions about food and nutrition. Starting solids is an exciting milestone for both you and your baby. Parents play an important role in creating healthy eating habits that will last your child’s lifetime. Earlier this year, Health
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes
One of my goals is to eat more lentils and legumes. I saw these” Vegan Sloppy Joe’s” on Simple Bites, and adapted it to my family’s taste. Everyone enjoyed them, including my carnivore husband. Although, he was hesitant about the recipe and whether or not
Grow your MO Nutrition Health Tips!
Photo credit Its getting a little hairy this month. This post is dedicated to Men’s Health in recognition of “Movember”, a campaign aimed at raising funds for research and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Studies have shown, making permanent lifestyle changes
Healthy Granola Bars!
I quit buying store bought granola bars about 5 years ago because of all the added sugar and artificial flavors. Since having kids, I am always looking for healthy snack alternatives. I adapted this recipe from Jessica Merchant’s, new book called Seriously Delish, who also runs
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