Nutrition · Parenting

Frozen Yogurt Bark: A Tasty Summer Treat

On hot summer days, a cool snack can be refreshing and satisfying. You and your kids will love this three ingredient strawberry yogurt bark recipe. It is so simple to make and the variations are limitless. You can even involve your kids in making it. Offering snacks like this recipe that have a combination of… Continue reading Frozen Yogurt Bark: A Tasty Summer Treat

Nutrition · Parenting · Pregnancy

Energy bites: A no-bake healthy snack recipe

The foods you eat help fuel your body with vitamins and minerals.  During pregnancy your body is working hard to help your baby grow, therefore it needs additional protein and energy. Eating small frequent meals and snacks during the day will help achieve this goal. Protein and energy will help your baby grow, ensure you… Continue reading Energy bites: A no-bake healthy snack recipe

Nutrition · Pregnancy

Why eating small frequent meals is best during pregnancy

It's important that you gain enough weight to help your body go through all the changes needed during pregnancy.  During the last 2 trimesters your body needs extra energy and nutrients to help your baby grow. As a result, you might find that you are hungry all the time.  This is usually caused by the… Continue reading Why eating small frequent meals is best during pregnancy

Nutrition · Pregnancy

Caffeine – how much is too much during pregnancy?

Should I limit caffeine when I am pregnant? Yes, you should limit how much caffeine you get from food and drinks when you’re pregnant.  During pregnancy, we recommend  no more than 300 milligrams (mg) of caffeine in a day. That amount of caffeine is equal to: two cups of coffee four cups of tea two… Continue reading Caffeine – how much is too much during pregnancy?

Nutrition · Pregnancy

Pregnant and Tired? 5 tips to get more iron for your body

How Getting More Iron in Your Diet Can Help You Feel Energized Since finding out that you are pregnant you may be feeling more tired than usual.  Even though it’s normal to feel tired during pregnancy, if your iron levels are low, you can feel even more tired.  Iron plays an important role in carrying oxygen to… Continue reading Pregnant and Tired? 5 tips to get more iron for your body