There are days I come home tired but as a parent, still need to think of a healthy dinner to prepare for myself and my family. This is my 'go-to' quick, nutritious, no-cook meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. I use this salad as my protein filling, but also have chopped lettuce, tomatoes,… Continue reading Taco Salad: A quick and balanced dinner
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Keeping kids healthy
Is nutrition for children different from nutrition for adults? This is a good question that seems to come up often. The fact is, nutrition for children and adults is similar. We all need the same nutrients for optimal health but in different amounts depending on our age. Generally children require smaller amounts of food than… Continue reading Keeping kids healthy
5 Tips to become a mindful eater in pregnancy
The new Canada's food guide is encouraging us to be mindful of our current eating habits. This is something that I stress in my discussions with pregnant individuals because it has its benefits when it comes to adapting to pregnancy changes. What are the benefits of mindful eating in pregnancy? Mindful eating in pregnancy can… Continue reading 5 Tips to become a mindful eater in pregnancy
What to eat when trying to get pregnant
Have you heard of the expression, "You are what you eat"? Now, what does it really mean? To put it simply, it means your body gets the nutrients it needs from the foods that you eat. In order to get all these nutrients to stay healthy, we need to eat a variety of foods. This… Continue reading What to eat when trying to get pregnant
Skip the fad diet to achieve a healthy weight after baby
How do I lose the baby weight? That's the question I get asked most often when I first see a parent after their baby is born. More recently at a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, a new mother asked this exact thing. She wondered how she would ever lose the pregnancy weight if she wasn't expected… Continue reading Skip the fad diet to achieve a healthy weight after baby
Pregnant and want to know how and what to eat? Attend a CPNP
A CPNP or a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, is a national prenatal program available to pregnant individuals and families who qualify. In Toronto, there are over 30 programs that run across the City each week. I work with a team of Registered Dietitians and Nurses to support pregnant families that attend these programs in making… Continue reading Pregnant and want to know how and what to eat? Attend a CPNP