Jenn Messina, RDMay 202 minHow To Meal Plan For A Family Meal planning can be a fantastic time & money-saving activity. But actually DOING it can be painful! I know it! Time is so precious, who...
Jenn Messina, RDMay 193 min5 Dietitian-approved Picnic TipsOriginal article written by Jenn Wint: https://www.vancouvermom.ca/explore-vancouver/5-dietitian-approved-tips-for-outdoor-eating-2/...
Jenn Messina, RDMar 303 min7 Tips To Stop Your Toddler From Picky EatingAre you turning your toddler into a picky eater? Accidentally making things WORSE instead of better? Toddlerhood is a time of BIG...
Jenn Messina, RDMar 32 minMeal Planning On A BudgetTimes are tough right now. Time is limited. Money is tight. We need to make our dollars stretch but you don’t have to compromise...
Jenn Messina, RDNov 1, 20203 minTop 5 Digestive Problems You May HaveI get it, you feel like garbage. You have MAJOR digestive system problems. Your gut is rumbly, grumbly, you have bloating, gas, diarrhea,...
Jenn Messina, RDOct 8, 20202 minA Healthy, Happy Thanksgiving: Without the Side of Guilt Thanksgiving this year might look a little different. You may be celebrating with a small group or with family & friends via Zoom....
Jenn Messina, RDAug 11, 20203 min5 Things to Avoid Saying at the Dinner TableKids are picky! They like something one day and they don't the next. It is FRUSTRATING I know! But despite that, we need to 'stay in our...
Jenn Messina, RDJul 26, 20204 minRaising a Vegan Baby or ToddlerVeganism has been around for a long, long time. However, as plant-based diets are hitting the mainstream with more and more enthusiasm,...
Jenn Messina, RDJun 15, 20202 minDemystifying Toddler Snacks : A Guide to Buying Pre-madeMost parents have no time for Pinterest snacks. No cute teddy bears or adorable butterflies. Nope. No. Time. Sometimes we need snacks...
Jenn Messina, RDApr 12, 20202 minSweets and Treats. How to manage sugary foods and other 'junk' foods part 2 : SNACKS AND CANDYIf you’ve been reading along, we covered dessert last time. As a refresher, I’m encouraging desserts to be served with (or just after)...
Jenn Messina, RDMar 5, 20202 minWhat Does a Dietitian Do?This has long been a confusing point. It seems that many people believe dietitians are the food police, we put people on a strict diets...
Jenn Messina, RDFeb 27, 20202 minGrocery Shopping with Kids: Mom hacks to make it PainlessGrocery shopping can be an amazing opportunity to find, touch, and smell food without the pressure of having it on a plate. Getting kids...
Jenn Messina, RDFeb 7, 20202 minObsessed with Healthy Food? There is a word for that: OrthorexiaAlthough not officially a mental health diagnosis, like bulimia or anorexia, the word “orthorexia” has been around for over 2 decades. It...
Jenn Messina, RDJan 9, 20202 minShould I be hiding veggies in their food as a last resort?You’re fed up. Your little one eats NO VEGGIES. It’s been days, weeks, maybe even months since little has willingly eaten veggies (does...
Jenn Messina, RDDec 30, 20192 minHow do I get my kid to eat VEGGIESAnother day spent preparing meals for your little one and another day of NO VEGGIES. I feel you on this one. While it is hard not to...
