As you prep your kids for moving away from home for the first time, as a parent or caregiver, have you thought about their nutrition? Here are some of the most common nutrition issues facing college and university students and what you can do as a parent or caregiver to help them with sound, healthy habits.
READ MOREWith the start of the school season fast approaching, you may be looking for tasty kid snack ideas. As a parent or caregiver coming up with snack ideas that are not only tasty but also filled with healthy ingredients isn’t always easy. Keep reading this article by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner, for healthy and tasty kid-friendly snack ideas.
READ MORECelebrate World Chocolate Day by making this irresistible Oatmeal Chocolate Cake recipe with two delicious icing/frosting options created by CEO, Andrea’s mother. It’s the perfect dessert to make for friends and family, guaranteed to be a favourite! Follow the step-by-step recipe here!
READ MOREAre you the health leader of the family and have struggled to sell the benefit of a healthy diet to your significant other or kids? You may have been met with resistance and limited success. Instead of trying to nag or coax them to eat healthy, try the gentler and likely more effective approach of nutrition nudging in this blog post!
READ MORELooking for a quick and healthy snack? This easy recipe is a healthier version of store-bought snack mixes the entire family will love. While many traditional homemade recipes use butter, this recipe uses heart-healthy olive oil instead.
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