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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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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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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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Food Additives: What You Should Know

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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