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Have you tried a ‘no thank you’ plate? If you hav

Have you tried a ‘no thank you’ plate?

If you have a picky eater, this is a game-changer in making meals more pleasant.

A ‘no thank you plate’ is a small plate or bowl beside the dinner plate that a child can put something they don’t want to eat. Sometimes children may not like when something they don’t enjoy is on their plate, rather than complaining, they can just put the food in their ‘no thank-you plate.’ No complaining or tantrums, and kids really like it! My son was pretty excited when we first implemented this. It also allows us to engage in better dinner conversation about the day and have a more pleasant and enjoyable meal time.

Have you tried this concept? Has it helped your family?

#feedingkids #pickyeater #dietitianapproved #parentingtipsandtricks #toddlerfoodideas

#ad This change could save you tons of money on gr

#ad This change could save you tons of money on groceries every month!

@elishalenko and I have partnered with @producemadesimple to create a FREE Waste-Less Meal Planning resource designed for people who want to simplify weekly meal planning and eat healthy meals.

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This guide helps you plan smarter, shop with confidence, and stay consistent with healthy, home-cooked meals—without spending extra time or money.

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#ontarioproduce #mealplans #lovefoodhatewaste #budgetfriendlymeals

When it comes to feeding kids, sometimes starting

When it comes to feeding kids, sometimes starting with less is more. Larger portions of food can be overwhelming for kids. I always start with a smaller portion, especially if I am serving something new or less familiar. They can always ask for more if they like it! This helps reduce pressure and can be more appealing for kids when they see it on their plate.

If I am offering something new, I also always have something familiar on the table that they can have, such as a fruit, vegetables, or even just bread. Something that they will eat if they don’t like the new offering.

Do you start with smaller portions? Does it help?

#feedingkids #pickyeatingtips #dietitainapproved #lessismore

The coziest winter breakfast recipe is here. #ad (

The coziest winter breakfast recipe is here. #ad (@onedegreeorganics). This pear & almond baked oatmeal is the perfect cold-weather breakfast. Made with One Degree Organic rolled oats, juicy pears, slivered almonds, and warm spices, it’s cozy, nourishing (high in fibre!), and exactly what these chilly mornings call for.

If you know me or follow me, you’ll see that I post a lot of oatmeal recipes. I eat oatmeal pretty much every morning and make it for my family too! One Degree Organic Food rolled oats are always in my pantry (I grab them at Costco when they are on sale and stock up!). I love that they are sprouted because it helps unlock the nutrients, increasing absorption and improving their digestibility. Their oats are also certified glyphosate-free.

Here is the recipe:

Pear and Almond Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients
2 cups One Degree Organics rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cardamom
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 cups milk of your choice (plant or dairy both work)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 diced pear
¼ cup raisins (optional)
¼ cup slivered almonds

Grease a baking dish well (about 8x8 or similar size). Add all the ingredients except the almonds and stir to combine/mix well. Top with the slivered almonds. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until the oats are set. Serve warm with additional milk and fresh fruit, if desired.

#easyhealthyrecipes #healthylivingjourney #bakedoats #healthybreakfastideas

This is a big weekend for holiday parties and here

This is a big weekend for holiday parties and here is a reminder to eat regularly throughout the day before going to these parties. Saving up your calories to eat later at a party is never a good idea, it can lead you to overeat by going to the party really hungry. Instead, focus on having meals during the day that are high in protein and fibre to keep you full.

When you are at the party, do your best to build a balanced plate (veggies, protein rich foods and carbs too) and include all those foods that you enjoy. There can be an overwhelming amount of food at parties, so take a look around and pick the ones that you enjoy the most and make sure to do it guilt free.

#holidayeating #dietitiantips #christmaspartytime

#ad Have you been noticing the new magnifying-glas

#ad Have you been noticing the new magnifying-glass labels on the front of food packages? I’ve partnered with the Canadian Sugar Institute (@cdnsugarnutr ) to help explain what these labels mean and how you can use them to make informed food choices. These labels will become mandatory in Canada on January 1, 2026, but many products already display them.

Front-of-package labels are required on packaged foods that meet or exceed specific thresholds for saturated fat, total sugars (including both natural and added sugars), and/or sodium. For most packaged foods the threshold is 15% or more of the Daily Value, but it differs for foods with a small serving size and for prepackaged main dishes. Some foods are exempt, such as fruits and vegetables with no added sugars and certain unsweetened dairy products like plain yogurt and plain milk, because they offer important health benefits (for example, supporting bone health). Other items, like bags of sugar or sweeteners such as maple syrup and honey, are also exempt because adding a label would be redundant.

The FOP symbol is intended to help you quickly identify foods and beverages high in these nutrients. When you see one of these labels on the front of a product, take a moment to flip it over. The Nutrition Facts table and ingredient list provide you with additional details, such as calories, actual amounts of saturated fat, sugars, and sodium, as well as other nutrients you may want to pay attention to, like fibre, iron, or vitamin D. Looking at these as well can help you make a comprehensive choice.

So if you see these labels when you are grocery shopping, use them to think more about your overall eating habits. These foods can still fit into an overall balanced diet with mindful attention to portion sizes. For example, a serving of four mini doughnuts may be high in sugars, but two might not be (which is the case for the ones featured in the video).

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