Author: Heather St.Bernerd-John, RD, MS

I am a Registered Dietitian working as a Nutrition Promotion Consultant at Toronto Public Health. I have been working in nutrition for over 18 years sharing nutrition promotion strategies with multicultural families from diverse communities. For me nutrition is exciting as we share our lives around food.
two kids sitting at a white square table eating small sandwiches Snack recipe for kids: Carrot and cheese sandwich
Nutrition · Parenting

Snack recipe for kids: Carrot and cheese sandwich

Heather St.Bernerd-John, RD, MS1 Comment

Parents and caregivers are always looking for new and interesting recipes as snack ideas for their children. One of the recipes that we use at many of our programs is a “carrot and cheese” sandwich. This is a “nutrient rich” snack meaning that it provides a lot of nutrients. By making this snack you are… Continue reading Snack recipe for kids: Carrot and cheese sandwich

Cheerful baby sitting in chair and holding a green cup Introducing baby to a cup
Baby's First Year · Nutrition · Parenting

Introducing baby to a cup

Heather St.Bernerd-John, RD, MSLeave a comment

During our nutrition groups, a common question parents ask is “Now that my baby is starting solid food, how can I get them to drink fluids from a cup?” This is an excellent question! Nutrition is dynamic and information changes all the time. Health Canada recommends when introducing solids to your baby around six months… Continue reading Introducing baby to a cup