Eating & Mealtime

Make Your Own Baby Food

Making your own fresh baby food is healthy and economical. To help you get started, we've gathered together some easy-to-make recipes your baby will love!     Babies Best...

Baby's First Foods

When he's ready for solids At about six months, your baby is ready for solid food. Where should you start? For most families, the conventional choice of fortified, single-grain baby cereal still makes sense...

Make Healthy Eating Fun for Kids This Summer

(NC)-Maintaining kids' healthy eating habits can be challenging for many moms but this is especially true in the summer when high fat foods and ice...

Easy Mother's Day Recipes

Make your Mom feel pampered on Mother's Day with breakfast in bed or a family brunch.  We've picked some quick and easy recipes perfect for kids and Dads to make together.  Want to increase your...

Enhancing the Family Dining Experience

Mealtime for families should be a pleasant experience where members come together to share in themselves. Historically, food is a well-known catalyst for bringing people together – from its preparation to...

Eating Out At Home

Save money and spend quality time with your family by planning a night-out in the comfort of your home.  Here are five “theme night” suggestions for adding some restaurant fun and simplicity to...

National Nutrition Month

Better eating for active lifestyles just a click away

March is Dietitians of Canada’s National Nutrition Month when thousands of registered dietitians across the country are encouraging adults...

Canadians see link between nutrition and improving fitness

Dietitians of Canada has just released the results of a new Ipsos Reid poll revealing that one half of Canadians admit their eating habits need...

Busting myths about nutrition for active lifestyles

March is Dietitians of Canada’s National Nutrition Month when thousands of registered dietitians across the country are encouraging active...

On your Mark, Get Set, Start Healthy Snacking!

It used to be that we thought that snacking was not good for us. We were told it would ruin our appetite for our meals and make us gain weight. But...

Feeding Toddlers & Preschoolers

A parent's job is to encourage a child to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods in appropriate amounts. This guidance is not always easy but can be very rewarding as a child grows and develops into a healthy...

Is Your Family Addicted to Fast Foods?

I remember passing a McDonald's one day, way back when I much younger and decidedly unlived, and watching a mother feed her toddler some crispy golden french fries. I thought, in that superior way, so typical of...

Suppertime Survival: Managing the Mealtime Crunch

So you've got the kids back in school! The after school activities and sports programs help keep kids busy but they often run through the supper...

Fun and Freaky Halloween Recipes

Halloween is one of the best times of the year for kids, but parents worry about all that candy! To help satisfy the kids’ needs for festive fare while keeping on top of good nutrition, try these spooky...