Confessions of a “Lazy Mom”


For a long time I’ve run my practice thinking only as a dietitian- because really what else would I be running a practice as?? But when I think back to every suggestion I’ve made to clients, and...
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getting chef-y with it


I’m pretty sure I’ve heard the same sentence from my clients thousands of times (but whose counting…). I know I “should” eat healthier/cook more/include more balanced...
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Raising “Healthy” Kids


So here is a little secret….. I almost never make dinner fresh. There are obviously days that are exceptions (eg. weekends) but on most days I’m not making dinner to order. Bigger...
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Kitchen Stock-Up Part 2: The Fridge


I’m going to be honest here and say that I find myself at the grocery store more times in a week than I probably should for fridge items (it helps when you actually look at your list right?)....
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Kitchen Stock-up Part One: Pantry


I thought I knew what “Stretched for time” meant. And then I had twins…. Before having the kids I used to come home from work every night, exercise and still have time to get...
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Oats on the Go!


I am all about warm, satisfying breakfasts in the morning! But with two toddlers to get dressed, and fed all while trying to get organized myself….let’s just say it’s not exactly a...
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Feeding my Little People


I’m often asked by clients about what to do with their “picky eaters”. Mostly these questions come from parents who feel like they have done EVERYTHING, parents who can perform the...
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Dairy free morning glory shake


I prefer to eat my calories rather than drinks them- I find chewing my food more satisfying than sipping it! That said, many people find shakes and smoothies a convenient way to enjoy breakfast on...
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Summer Quinoa Salad


I hate the winter but I LOVE winter food. Soups and stews are my all time favourite. But sometimes when its 8 degrees Celsius in December in Toronto, curling up under a blanket with a warm stew...
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Milking it for all it’s worth


http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/plant-based-drinks-shouldn-t-be-main-beverage-for-young-kids-experts-1.3668565 Fairly often I receive the question from parents about what “milks” to...
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