Baby Food Recipes
If You Eat Healthy, Does Your Family...
There is no question that the best source from which to get your vitamins and minerals is by eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, grains, protein and omega 3 rich fish. The fact is many families are on...
Like peanuts? Try Roasted Chick Peas
My newest favorite snack in the whole world! So easy, so crunchy and they last in a sealed container on the counter, as long as you can stop snacking on them! One cup of chick peas gives you 50% of your daily fibre...
Like Chips? Try Kale Chips
I know – not quite the same, true, it’s not. But, they are crunchy, they are a little salty and kale is so good for you. Full of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin C as well as B vitamins, fibre and even some Omega...
Finger Food Ideas
The first six months of food introduction (usually from six to 12 months of age) are intended more as a sensory experience than to replace the nutrition provided by breastmilk and/or formula. Complementary foods teach...
Avocado Smoothie
When to Introduce: 4 - 6 months Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 ripe bananas 1 ripe pear 1 cup water Directions: Thoroughly wash the fruit. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the "meat"...
Split Pea and Ham Soup
I make a big batch of soup at the beginning of each week – just heat up for lunch and you’re good to go. I just love Split Pea and Ham Soup – something about adding smoked ham (or bacon!) to a soup makes it...
Spinach Brownies
Yes, I said spinach (high in plant based Omega 3s!) . . . and carrots too or maybe cauliflower? Made with real chocolate and cocoa, the added veggies are not even noticed. My kids ask for these in their school lunches...
Healthy Apple Oatmeal Flax Cookies
1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup agave syrup or sugar 1/4 cup apple sauce 1 egg 1tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup ground flax 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cup oats 1 apple...
Apricot Chicken Puree
When to Introduce: 6 months (always check with your pediatrician) Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken ¼ cup water, breast milk or formula (add more or less to reach desired consistency) ½ cup...
Fast Foods That Are Healthy? Quick...
Facing the weekday frenzy and looking ahead to another week filled with dance, gymnastics, hockey, swimming lessons, music, skating and no time for healthy meals? Tempted to hit the drive thru and tell yourself next...
The Mysterious World of Food Allergies
It seems like everywhere you look you hear about food allergies, food sensitivities, or food intolerances and their role in overall health and wellness. There is lots of information out there and at times it can be both...
Sugar Cookies
The sugar cookie is pretty much perfect for any time of the year, but I tend to love sugar cookies around the holidays. Over the years, I've tried a few different recipes, but this one is my...
