Gratitude Journaling to Support Positive Mindset
I know even the THOUGHT journaling can feel painful! But trust me, the benefits of putting pen to paper are truly incredible! When we add...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Daily Calorie Intake Calculators are WRONG.
How many times have you “Google’d” to find a weight loss meal plan or a weight loss calculator which promises if you eat X amount of calorie
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Jenn Messina, RD
- May 14
- 2 min
Why the "Ideal Weight Calculators" online are B.S.
You try your jeans on. They don’t fit. Did you ask Dr. Google what are weight loss foods or try to find a weight loss diet to drop those...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Oct 4, 2021
- 4 min
Body Image for Boys: The Forgotten Ones
Reading Time: 5 minutes Traditionally, most of the concerns about media and body image have revolved around girls. While it is...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
What Is Disordered Eating?
Hey girl, I see you. It’s so hard, I know. We live in a culture that places virtue and morality in “eating healthy” or “clean eating,” so...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
10 Meal Ideas For Picky Toddlers
Honey, what’s for dinner? Have there ever been more dreaded words when you are struggling with one (or more) picky kids, a job, a dog, a...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
How 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...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
5 Dietitian-approved Picnic Tips
Original article published on Vancouver Moms in collaboration with Jenn Winter: https://www.vancouvermom.ca/explore-vancouver/5-dietitian...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Mar 30, 2021
- 3 min
7 Tips To Stop Your Toddler From Picky Eating
Are you turning your toddler into a picky eater? Accidentally making things WORSE instead of better? Toddlerhood is a time of BIG...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Meal Planning On A Budget
Times are tough right now. Time is limited. Money is tight. We need to make our dollars stretch but you don’t have to compromise...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Nov 1, 2020
- 3 min
Top 5 Digestive Problems You May Have
I get it, you feel like garbage. You have MAJOR digestive system problems. Your gut is rumbly, grumbly, you have bloating, gas, diarrhea,...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Oct 8, 2020
- 2 min
A 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....
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Aug 11, 2020
- 3 min
5 Things to Avoid Saying at the Dinner Table
Kids 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...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Jul 26, 2020
- 4 min
Raising a Vegan Baby or Toddler
Veganism has been around for a long, long time. However, as plant-based diets are hitting the mainstream with more and more enthusiasm,...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Jun 14, 2020
- 2 min
Demystifying Toddler Snacks : A Guide to Buying Pre-made
Most parents have no time for Pinterest snacks. No cute teddy bears or adorable butterflies. Nope. No. Time. Sometimes we need snacks...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Apr 12, 2020
- 2 min
Sweets and Treats. How to manage sugary foods and other 'junk' foods part 2 : SNACKS AND CANDY
If you’ve been reading along, we covered dessert last time. As a refresher, I’m encouraging desserts to be served with (or just after)...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
What 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...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Feb 26, 2020
- 2 min
Grocery Shopping with Kids: Mom hacks to make it Painless
Grocery shopping can be an amazing opportunity to find, touch, and smell food without the pressure of having it on a plate. Getting kids...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Obsessed with Healthy Food? There is a word for that: Orthorexia
Although not officially a mental health diagnosis, like bulimia or anorexia, the word “orthorexia” has been around for over 2 decades. It...
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Jenn Messina, RD
- Jan 9, 2020
- 2 min
Should 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...
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