According to Food Allergy Canada, over 2.6 million Canadians self-report having at least one food allergy! It is important to note that people can be allergic to any food, but some allergies are more common than others. Eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, seafood, sesame, soy, sulphites, tree nuts, wheat and gluten are all listed as priority allergens by Health Canada, and actually have specific labeling requirements attached to them.
Read MoreAs you start to prepare for September and the dreaded ‘F’ word (Fall) here are my top three back to school nutrition tips to help your kids do their best this year.
Read MoreYour exhausted, it’s been a busy day, but your finally getting ready to sit down and enjoy some ‘me’ time. So, whether you have your favourite TV show ready to go on Netflix or a great book calling your name try these sweet alternatives to appease any sugar craving:
Read MoreWelcome back from summer vacation! Your local grocery store will be busy this weekend with everyone getting ready for the upcoming week but don’t forget to include a healthy snack in those lunch boxes! The secret to a good snack is protein & fibre – both fill you up and give you energy in order to last until your next meal. Here are the 20 best back to school/work snacks. And just a heads-up some of these snacks need a little extra time to prep but I promise you it’s worth the effort. Enjoy!
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