Making your own baby food
Making your own baby food Many parents are interested in making their own baby food. Why? Primarily, it's cheaper than buying prepared baby foods and is easy to do. You also have full control over ...
Healthy eating
The sit-down family meal: A thing of the past?
When I think back on my childhood, some of my best memories involve food: Big family gatherings for holiday meals, unplanned barbecues in the summertime, baking with my grandmother. They all revolve a...
Pumping iron: First foods for building strong babies
Feeding your baby solid foods At last, this exciting time has come: your baby is nearing six months old and can start to eat solid foods! Their tiny digestive system is now developed enou...
Nutritious and delicious Easter traditions
As a registered dietitian, I get asked questions on a daily basis about food and nutrition. Easter - filled with celebrations, Easter egg hunts, family, and friends - is often a time of sharing tradit...
Nutrition Month week four: Try something new!
So far this Nutrition Month, dietitians Marianne and Rebecca have shared some great tips on: Getting ready for healthy eating changes Choosing quality, nourishing foods Thinking about portio...
Pro tips from Northern Health dietitians
Did you know that today is Dietitians Day in Canada? Now, I might be a little biased, but I think Registered Dietitians (RDs) are pretty awesome. We get to work in a job where we tal...
Manage your munchies and fuel up: Five tips for Nutrition Month!
March is Nutrition Month in Canada. For the last two weeks, dietitians Marianne and Rebecca have been sharing their tips for small, nourishing changes that we can all make to boost our health. This...