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Grilled Eggplant Salad

SPUD — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:26:27 +0000

When summer’s in full swing, there’s nothing like taking advantage of the season’s freshest produce—and eggplant is one of the true stars. Glossy, deep purple, and perfectly plump, summer eggplants are at their peak in both flavor and texture. One of our favorite ways to enjoy them? A smoky, charred grilled eggplant salad that’s as…

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5 Creative Recipes with Bone Broth

SPUD — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:18:47 +0000

Classic Shepard’s Pie Add nutrition to a classic Sheppards pie by cooking with organic beef bone broth! Bone Broth Hot Chocolate An afternoon treat that packs the protein! Did you know you can make hot chocolate with half milk, and half bone broth for extra nutrients? Don’t worry you can’t taste it! Savoury Morning Oats…

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Recipes with Canadian Winter Produce

SPUD — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:46:44 +0000

Make the most of local Canadian produce this winter, with these creative recipes! Check out what’s in season! Beet Salad: Take advantage of local beets and sweet apples! Pair with Canadian goat cheese and wheat berries, a grain grown in Canada. Add greenhouse grown microgreens for an extra spicy touch! Root Vegetable Mash: Switch up…

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5 Easy (and Surprising) Ways to Improve Your Family’s Health in 2025

SPUD — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:21:40 +0000

As a dietitian and mom of three, my hope for the new year is to focus on empowering, nourishing, and trusting ourselves, our instincts and our kids when it comes to nutrition and food. As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to leave behind the pressures and confusion of diet culture and instead…

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Snowmen Macarons

Georgia Riddle-Olsen — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:02:51 +0000

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Holiday Meals for Picky Eaters – Tips from a Dietitian Mom

SPUD — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:33:21 +0000

The holidays are a time for family, food, and fun—but let’s be real, they can also come with a little extra stress, especially if you have a picky eater at the table. The good news? With a few tips—tried and tested firsthand by this dietitian mom—holiday meals can be a much more enjoyable experience for…

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3 Myths About Candy and Kids – Debunked by a Dietitian

SPUD — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:57:27 +0000

Candy and kids can be a bit of a hot topic for many parents. As a pediatric dietitian, I often hear concerns like, “Will candy make my child hyperactive?” or “Shouldn’t they eat something healthy before they get a treat?” These worries stem from common myths that can actually create more stress around candy than…

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6 Healthy Make-Ahead Snacks for Back to School

SPUD — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:57:23 +0000

It’s time for back to school. Although exciting for kids, we know this can be a stressful time for parents, especially when it comes to packing nourishing lunches and snacks. We put together 6 healthy recipes you can make ahead for lunches or after school snacks. Some of these are as simple as 2 ingredients!…

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25 Lunchbox Ideas From a Dietitian Mom

SPUD — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:47:12 +0000

Ready or not, back-to-school time is upon us and lunch-packing is in our near future. I know that this isn’t likely your most treasured parenting task (ahem, same here!), but as a dietitian mom, I have compiled a collection of nourishing, school-safe and yummy lunch ideas for you, along with lots of tips and hacks…

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High-Protein Salads to Get You Back in Routine

SPUD — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:34:16 +0000

As we ease back into routine, we are all looking for simple and delicious ways to enjoy summer produce, while packing in a bit more protein, and prepping for the week ahead. These high protein salad recipes are as full of protein as they are flavour. Plus check our extra tips on un-traditional ways to…

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A Dietitian’s Top 5 Kid-Approved Ways to Serve Fruits and Veggies

SPUD — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:29:50 +0000

A Dietitian’s Top 5 Kid-Approved Ways to Serve Fruits and Veggies This Summer (that save time and stress too!) Fruits and veggies provide important nutrients for kids (and us!) but getting enough in can sometimes be a challenge… especially if you’ve got a selective eater! Not to worry—I have 5 creative ways you can serve…

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Meet our Vendors: Catherine and Afaf from Whisked Away Cookies

SPUD — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:25:34 +0000

Meet Catherine and Afaf: Meet the mother-daughter duo that are the brains behind Whisked Away cookies! Catherine and her mom Afaf started the business almost three years ago, when Catherine had just graduated with a Hospitality degree and her mom had recently finished her Patisserie course at the Cordon Bleu. They wanted to open a…

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