Have you ever met a kid who doesn’t like snacks, especially packaged snacks? I’m pretty sure they don’t exist – I mean, even most adults love to snack! Unfortunately, conventional snack foods are typically packed with preservatives, too much sugar, and lack protein and fibre. I firmly believe that whole […]
Today would have been my mom’s 64th birthday. She died 28 days ago, after battling pancreatic cancer for almost 9 years. My mom was tough, determined, and incredibly giving of her time and love. She was also the person who ignited my passion for food and nutrition, and my best […]
Travelling with kids is a whole new ballgame, even if you’re a seasoned traveller. Keeping up your healthy eating habits while travelling with kids can seem like a doomed mission. But, it’s not! Read on for my 6 very best tips for healthy travel with kids. I was born with […]
Healthy, kid-friendly dinner recipes. For picky toddlers. It ain’t easy, but here’s a great option that’s worth a try! If you have kids, you’ve likely seen your fair share of Peppa Pig, and know well how obsessed little George is with “dinosaur”. (Tell me I’m not the only one who […]
Psst: I have a secret. I’ve never been all that into St. Patrick’s Day. I’m not a beer drinker, first of all, and the idea of cramming into a pub with a bunch of sweaty drunk people in big green hats that encroach into my personal space just isn’t my […]
Soup has a permanent place in our weekly meal plan – its nourishing, you can put pretty much anything in it, and it’s a great way to get some gut healing bone broth into our day. Our most successful soups are blender soups – they are smooth and easy for […]
In our household, we really make an effort to prioritize fresh, whole foods – fruits and veggies, healthy fats, and locally raised, pastured meats. But sometimes, you just want a warm, fluffy, carby treat (actually, I want this at some point of pretty much every day)! So, every week, as […]
There are few things I love more than an opportunity to pack extra nutrients into an already nutritious dish. Bonus points if that dish is a quick, easy to make staple. These kind of recipes form the base of my weekly meal plan – quick cook meals that can be […]
We all know that regular exercise is essential for vibrant health. My personal mantra is around sustainable exercise – finding ways to incorporate movement into every day life, without needing to spend hours in the gym, or do hard, exhausting workouts that deplete and tax a body that may already […]