Probiotics - Good Bacteria for your Health
Probiotics are live bacteria that can be found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, sauerkraut and aged cheeses such as Gouda and...
Salba – The Next Generation Chia Seed
What is Salba? Salba is a variety of Chia and is grown in Peru for the most part, whereas original Chia is typically grown in Mexico. ...
Yogurt: The Good, The Bad, & The Controversial
As with nearly all the foods we feed our families, there is some controversy as to whether or not yogurt is a healthy source of nutrition....
Healthy Weight Gain for Fussy Toddlers
In today’s society we usually hear about weight loss and calorie restriction. However, when it comes to our children, we want to make...
Canola Oil
Canola oil has a mild flavor and is considered to be a great choice for cooking baking, dressings, and sauces. There have been strong...
Vitamin D for Kids
Vitamin D has become a very hot topic these days, as new research continues to reveal how important this vitamin is on so many levels. ...
Toddler Snacks – Are They Healthy?
I decided to look into the nutrition of toddler marketed snacks since I have had my suspicions about them over the last several months. ...
The Bread Conundrum
Before I even begin, I have to dispel one important myth. Bread and carbohydrates do not cause weight gain! (calorie intake > calorie...
The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen
According to Canada’s Food Guide, we should be eating 5-12 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. Whether you go with this approach,...
