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What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning (BLW) is exactly what it sounds like- baby feeds baby! It is a term that was coined but really just means finger-foods. There are no specific or special foods you must use to feed baby finger foods; just some tips on how to prepare foods in the easiest shapes for baby to interact with. […]
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There are a lot of concerns with “modern” food these days, and food additives and preservatives are a couple of them. Even foods that are minimally processed can still contain some of these additives. While we do not want to be fear-mongering when we discuss this topic, it’s always useful to learn about what is in food, and if you […]
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Tis the Season for fun, food and merriment…..and weight gain! The average Canadian will gain between 0.2 to 1.3 kg in the next 3 months due to more food, less movement and less mindfulness! But it can mostly be avoided by following a few tricks. These aren’t your normal holiday eating rules- we know you’ve already read about portion sizes, […]
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How much Sugar is too much? This is the #1 question that we get from parents! And it’s understandable: there are no clear “guidelines” for sugar consumption; because we don’t REQUIRE sugar to live! In Canada, there is no differentiation when it comes to natural and added sugars on food labels, which makes it more confusing and harder to understand […]
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You’ve probably heard a lot about genetic self-testing kits lately. These are NOT the genetic tests your doctor administers, but rather tests you can do yourself and send away to be analyzed for an insider track to what makes you, well, YOU. In the past few years, tons of companies globally have been popping up offering to analyze your DNA […]
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Well parents, it’s that time of year. Back-to-school means back-to-real life! And hopefully BACK-TO-ROUTINE! Regular sleep patterns, regularly-time meals and brain-boosting snacks make everyone happier. The start of school can be a chaotic time whether your child is entering a new grade or starting for the first time. Some of the main things I get asked about that concern parents […]
READ MOREGet your BBQ ON! There is nothing like a good summer barbecue- it’s fast, delicious, fairly easy to prepare with less dishes! You get to enjoy the gorgeous summer weather while you dine! However, you may have heard recently about links between grilled/charred foods and cancer risk. It’s a scary thought for any parent preparing their family’s dinner, especially multi-generational […]
READ MORELet’s be honest; even the healthiest eaters out there want to eat some occasional “junk”! When we think of “junk food” we think of classics like: Chips Fries Cheesies Chocolate (not dark) Candy and granola bars Candies Ice cream and novelties Donuts and muffins Fried snacks Any of these items, which are NOT food, are okay in small, infrequent amounts […]
READ MOREHow many times per week do you eat outside food? Not just restaurants, but coffee and and snack runs, forgot-to-pack-a-lunch meals, or picking up prepared foods at the grocery store on your way home? The annual Canada’s Food Price Report by Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph predicts that Canadians will increase their family spending on food by $348 […]
READ MOREFood allergies have been on the rise in recent years, giving everyone, especially new parents another reason to worry about food. Good news – while allergies are becoming more common, they are also becoming more manageable with the rise of more allergen-free foods and allergy-friendly resources for support. Our guest writer for this article, Kathleen O’Hagan, has created one of […]
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