What is a Dietitian
March is nutrition month. This years theme is “ingredients for a healthier tomorrow” Dietitians work in a variety of areas and play a key role in a sustainable food system for present and future generations. From food security, food literacy, food sovereignty, nutrition care and
How to Eat Healthy on a budget in 2022!
Do you feel like your grocery bill is more expensive every time you go grocery shopping? I sure do notice the increase in food costs. According to Canada’s food price report for 2022 Canadians will be paying between 5- 7 percent more for groceries in
Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies
We made these heart shaped chocolate cookies last weekend for a Valentine’s Day. I am a sucker for all holiday themes. With the current COVID restrictions we have been spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I thought of these heart shaped cookies that
Baked apple oatmeal
January is oatmeal month. As a dietitian mom, I love oats for many reasons. Oats are super versatile and healthy. You can make oatmeal, baked oatmeal (our favorite), granola, granola bars, cookies, and smoothies. Making sure everyone has eaten a healthy breakfast and is ready to
Gingerbread cookies
Tis the season! The girls are on winter break , like many parents keeping, them entertained and off technology can be challenging. We have the perfect activity to keep those little minds busy. Last weekend, the girls and I rolled up our sleeves and made
Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes
I really miss slow Sunday mornings. Now that the girls are older and involved in team sports, our weekends are occupied with soccer games. I recently had a Friday off and I decided to clear our morning plans and made these delicious whole wheat pancakes.
Chocolate chip pumpkin loaf
I love pumpkin! Once the fall sets in I could eat pumpkin all day long, ok maybe not all day. This chocolate chip pumpkin loaf is so delicious, moist and makes a perfect afternoon snack. This chocoalte chip pumpkin loaf is easy to make, perfectly
Roasted Butternut squash and apple soup
Hello my friends! Wow, it has been a long time. I was busy studying to become a certified nutrition support clinician, my day job. I am so happy to get back in the kitchen. We have been getting some really stormy weather, the other
Three tips on how to manage Halloween from a dietitian!
Halloween is right around the corner. I know my girls are getting excited about dressing up and going out trick or treating. Do you wonder how does a dieitian handle all the excitement around trick or treating? There are different ways to handle the Halloween
5 minute Basil Pesto
We love pesto! Our garden is exploding with basil and that makes me happy. The girls love making basil pesto. It adds so much flavor to a variety of dishes. This easy peasy basil pesto is easy to make and tastes amazing. This basil
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