Hey Reader, Are we all just loving this summer weather!? BBQ season is our favourite - and you can share this excitement with your little ones too! We've crafted the most perfect Black Bean Burgers that are baby and family-friendly! GET THE RECIPE As parents, we understand the challenge of finding meals that are both nutritious and universally loved. Enter these Black Bean Burgers. Here’s why we dig this recipe: 🍔 Budget friendly thanks to black beans 🍔 Source of iron 🍔 High in fibre 🍔...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, We're coming in this week with a fun recipe for you, and some of you might already be familiar with it! It's our Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters--a fun baby led weaning recipe you can offer your baby right at 6 months, or well into toddlerhood. The first time Jessica brought these garam masala lentil fritters over to Nita's house way back in 2020, her son who was just a baby at the time absolutely loved them. We immediately knew they needed a place in our ebook, Whole Food...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, ➡️ Are you the kind of grocery shopper who likes to dissect all the labels on your favourite products? ➡️ Or maybe you’ve never really stopped to pay attention to those handy-dandy labels because they confuse you? 🥴 Regardless, we’re here to help because things are looking a little different in the aisles of Canadian grocery stores! Canada has introduced new Front-of-Package (FOP) labels to help shoppers quickly identify foods that are high in certain nutrients. Here' what they...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Does your baby have eczema… and now you’re second-guessing every bite they take? Maybe an eczema flare happened after trying a new food, or someone suggested cutting out dairy, or maybe you’re wondering if you caused it. We've met a lot of parents who wonder: “Is this a food allergy?” “Should I stop offering certain foods?” “Will introducing allergens make it worse?” “Am I missing something?” If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen feeling unsure about what to feed your baby with...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Beef! It’s what’s for… snack! Wait — snack?! Yep, you read that right! We know you were thinking dinner. Maybe lunch. Possibly even breakfast. But snack?! Have we gone crazy? Nope. And here’s why. Somewhere along the line we’ve majorly lost the plot when it comes to snack time. The word ‘snack’ has become synonymous with food that comes in crinkly little packages. Instead, we want to bring it back to its original meaning: a mini meal used to bridge large gaps between main meals....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello from Jessica, and Aloha from Nita! Nita has been up to tons of fun catching waves in Hawaii with her family. And Jess has been doubling down on work. There's a season for everything: a time to work and a time to play! And, if there’s one thing we know as dietitian moms, it’s this: the best recipes are the ones that actually work for real life. Our Italian Chicken & Veggie Meatballs are one of those rare unicorn meals that check all the boxes:✔️ Safe for babies starting at 6 months✔️...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, While there are a LOT of teething crackers in the baby food aisle, we have a feeling you’ll love our recipe because... it’s made with whole foods and we cleverly use iron fortified infant cereal to make sure your baby gets in some iron! HOMEMADE TEETHING BISCUITS Happy baking! Jess & Nita Start Solids Confidently Give yourself a gift this holiday season and ditch the stress of feeding your baby! Our e-course walks you through the transition to solids, step-by-step. Happy Healthy...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello hello Reader, Traveling with a toddler can feel like packing for a tiny, unpredictable roommate who survives mostly on snacks… and chaos 😅 But it doesn't have to feel like survival mode. In our newest blog post, we're sharing our best dietitian-mom strategies to help you travel with more confidence, fewer meltdowns, and much better snack planning. Inside you'll learn: How to handle meals + snacks while traveling Whether you should stick to your toddler's schedule (or let it go) What...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Monday! We want to take a quick moment to be honest with you. We’ve started this year off feeling the weight of…a lot. And, you might have noticed we’ve been extra quiet on the blog. But, it’s for good reason. We’ve been busy behind the scenes trying to make the website more user friendly–if you have any feedback, let us know! But alas, the recipe we’ve been so excited to share with you: our peanut butter and jam bars! This recipe is a toddler-friendly twist on a classic...
3 months ago • 1 min read