Do kids need milk?

There has been a lot of confusion and debate about dairy over the past several years. The latest versions of Canada’s Guide for Healthy Eating has caused even more confusion. Dairy products were removed from having their own category, and instead collapsed into protein foods. So what IS the role of milk in our kid’s diets? And do kids need […]

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Boosting Your Immune System on CTV Your Morning

On CTV Your Morning, Nishta shared what foods help boost your immune system and how to incorporate them into your meals.

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Boost Immunity and Stay Calm During Coronavirus

I know how you feel. I have young children and elderly parents that I want to make sure are safe. And It’s a very stressful time on every level right now, especially for parents. We want our children to stay safe and it’s hard to explain what is happening without increasing anxieties. I’ve outlined my top tips for boosting your […]

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Six Sugars Explained on CTV Your Morning

How much sugar do you consume each day and what kind? Nishta outlines the differences between six different types of sugar on CTV Your Morning.

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Don’t detox, do this instead

Let me guess… you’re scrolling through your social feed right now, thinking “what kind of cleanse should I do for January?” Though I hope this isn’t the case, if it is, I want you to stop. The myth of needing to cleanse, or worse, “detox” your body is so prevalent, I’m always compelled to write a post about it every […]

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Easy ways to make your baking gluten-free

Are you getting into holiday baking, and want to mix it up a bit from your usual cookie fare? Or do you have guests and gifts to give to those with different diets than you? We’ve got you covered with a breakdown on all the HOT alternative flours to use to avoid gluten or just to mix up your holiday […]

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What you need to know about heavy metals in your baby’s food

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve seen the recent headlines about 95% of baby foods containing heavy metals exceeding acceptable limits. Talk about alarming! Recently, a report created by an independent research body was released highlighting the presence of arsenic and other metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury in about 95% of store-bought baby foods. This is definitely […]

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Fake Meat is Total B.S.

Plant-based diets are about more plants, not fake meat! October is Vegetarian month and plant-based diets have never been hotter. Major fast-food chains and big-box retailers have jumped on the bandwagon by way of swapping out your regular meat serving for a “veggie” imitation of it. Fake meat has truly gone mainstream, and suddenly your vegan friends can eat with […]

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Anatomy of the School Lunch: Keeping Lunchtime Nourishing & Fun!

It’s that time of year again, and I KNOW how excited you parents are about packing lunches again (ahem…sarcasm)! We got you! School Food (snacks and lunches) don’t have to be a stressful battle between you and your kids. Here are some easy ideas and strategies to follow- go through the lists with your kids too and make it a […]

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How Much Protein Do Kids Need?

Do you feel like the world is obsessed with protein? It is. Searching “protein” on google is one of the top nutrition-related searches out there. It seems there is a constant pressure to get higher protein or more protein, and it is a primary feature of most fad diets. But kids don’t need diets, they need nutrition. So, how much […]