What Makes Cheddar Cheese Orange?
Last week in my Facebook Group I posted a photo of a child's lunch that included cheddar cheese. As I was brewing topics for my next blog post, a question popped up in the comment's section of my Facebook post: "Doesn't orange cheese have food colouring in it?" A...
10 Last Minute Gifts for Moms
Here are 10 of my favourite last minute gifts for the health-minded moms in your life.
9 Healthy Balanced Snacks For Kids
The snack struggle is real. But I also know how important it is to offer healthy balanced snacks for kids. It can make the difference between a happy child at after school pick-up (vs a cranky and hangry child). Or a child who can pay attention and learn at school...
How to make quick and healthy snacks for kids
I've had the pleasure of meeting with loads of awesome moms lately at local workshops with Mommy Connections, MumNet, and other "mommy groups". At every single one of those workshops, I can bet my bottom dollar that I will be asked this ONE QUESTION: What quick and...
Sneaky Spinach Muffins (without being sneaky at all)
If only our kids ate more green vegetables we wouldn't have to go to crazy lengths, like making gluten-free "Spinach Muffins". If you've seen my Picky Eating 101 Webinar you know my stance on getting sneaky in the kitchen. It can totally work if the goal is to get...
Made Good Granola Minis Recipe
I’m going to take a wild guess that you’re one of the hundreds (ok, thousands) of moms who love Made Good Granola Minis and Made Good Granola Bars. What’s there not to love?
Made Good has done a good great job solving snack problems for parents – it’s free of allergens (dairy, nut, peanut, egg, sesame-free, etc.), school-friendly, and healthier than most packaged snacks. The hidden serving of vegetables is a bonus, especially for parents with “picky eaters”.
That’s why I’m a little giddy about this homemade alternative – my successful attempt at a Made Good Granola Minis Recipe (Chocolate Banana flavour). Otherwise known as the “Poor Mom’s” version or “wannabes”.
They are not only cheaper to make, but healthier with less sugar per bite.
8 Healthier Halloween “Treats”
Halloween is around the corner and you might be cringing at the thought of your child coming home with a bag that candy! It's rare that my girls get their hands on nutrient-lacking "treats" at home, but they aren't completely avoidable (or avoided). I explain why we...
Should we make separate meals for picky eaters?
Yes, our little ones are special. Every single one of them! But should we make special and separate meals for picky eaters? However, it doesn't mean that moms and dads should go out of their way to make alternate meals just for them...and then have to whip...
How to Meal Plan for Picky Eaters
I have a few "mommy friends" who swear by meal planning, but I didn't get what all the hype was about. Nor did I want to add another "to do" to my ever-growing list. But there was no escaping it. Meal planning was popping up on Pinterest, Facebook, mommy blogs, etc....
4 lunch box must-haves…make sure your child isn’t missing out
Packing a lunch box for our kids is a feat in itself. Then there's attempting to pack a balanced & healthy lunch box for kids. An even bigger challenge for busy parents. Heck, I'm a Nutritionist and sometimes I even get stumped trying to avoid duplication. If...
5 veggies kids want to eat!
Veggies get a bad wrap. Most of our kids (especially our picky eaters) will eww and ick at the sight of green stuff. We can change that by changing the types of veggies we offer. While our kids may not get giddy over brussel sprouts today, or fight for the last...
Your child won’t eat veggies…until now!
Why won't my kid eat veggies??? [you ask as you tug the hair on your head]. So frustrating right! Our little ones are willing to try a new cookie or cupcake. No problem there. But try a new veggie (or any veggie in some cases)? Heck no! So what's up with the...
AMAZING Black Bean Brownies
This is THE Black Bean Brownie that blew my mind in this video. It's the Black Bean Brownie one that got me through my workout that evening, because I knew it was waiting for me at the end. Especially after chasing the kids around all day...which is a workout in...
Healthy Breakfast for Kids {Speedy Oatmeal Scramble}
I can always count on a few of the moms in my private Facebook Group to throw out some stellar family-friendly AND picky eater-friendly recipes. This oatmeal and scrambled egg hybrid was recommended by one of those savvy mamas (shout out to Stephanie Doyle!). ...
20 High Calorie Foods for Kids (pssst…they’re healthy too!)
From the day my daughter was born (at 4.5 pounds), to the day she turned one year (12 pounds 13 ounces), she remained petite...and by definition "underweight". The growth charts never let me forget how small she was, or that 99.9% of children her age were bigger than...
Easy Strawberry Chia Fruit Roll-Ups
This post was written a few years ago. But the recipe is a keeper! I must really love my husband, because he's finally convinced me to take our two girls camping (when they were both under 3.5 years old). I really do love camping - being one with nature,...
19 Healthy Packaged Snacks for Kids
In an ideal world we would spend hours in the kitchen whipping up snacks from scratch. As much as I would like to admit that's what I do, we don't live in an ideal world [sigh]. Life gets in the way. Life with kids gets even more hectic. When I'm behind on grocery...
My Interview with Real Food Mamas Podcast: Picky Eating 101
As much as I enjoy writing these posts, let's switch things up! You get to listen to me instead. I get pretty passionate about picky eating, and you'll sense that in my voice I'm sure (haha). In this interview with the Real Food Mamas Podcast, I share a slew of...
I was not expecting this feedback…
When I ran the Picky Eater Protocol (PEP) in January I knew the program was powerful (give our success with Sienna and other families). I also knew moms who participated saw some amazing improvements with their little ones (and former picky eaters). The Picky Eater...
7 simple ways to boost your child’s iron intake
Nutrition is always top of mind for moms, particularly when it comes to their little ones. One of the most common concerns is a child's iron intake and whether our kids are getting enough. Because we don't have enough to worry about already right?! Iron...
