healthy eating

How to stop using food to reward (and punish) your kids

How to stop using food to reward (and punish) your kids

Most parents use food to reward their kids for good behavior or to console them when they’re sad. Here's why you shouldn't—and how to break the habit.

Stephanie Meyers

This is how you get kids to eat vegetables

This is how you get kids to eat vegetables

Children don't think they like vegetables. But a few smart strategies can turn young vegetable skeptics into eager eaters.

Bonnie Schiedel

Winter cobb salad

Winter cobb salad

This cozy version of the classic Cobb has hearty ingredients like sweet potato, rotisserie chicken and chicken skin "bacon".

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Here's what kids snack on around the world

Here's what kids snack on around the world

From peanut-flavoured corn puffs to spicy curry fish balls, here are some of the most sought-after kids snacks around the globe.

Crystal Ponti

Sorry Heinz, your new veggie ketchup is just slick marketing

Sorry Heinz, your new veggie ketchup is just slick marketing

It may contain carrot and butternut squash puree, but kids don't eat anywhere enough ketchup at any given meal for that to have any impact at all.

Cara Rosenbloom

What are the symptoms of a food allergy?

What are the symptoms of a food allergy?

From a few hives to a life-threatening drop in blood pressure, the symptoms of an allergic reaction can range in severity.

Raina Delisle

Everything you need to know about a tree nut allergy

Everything you need to know about a tree nut allergy

Tree nut allergy is one of the most dangerous and common food allergies affecting a growing number of kids as parents reach for healthy snacks.

Raina Delisle

8 tasty lentil recipes

8 tasty lentil recipes

Part of the legume family, lentils are packed with fibre and protein. These lentil recipes cook up fast and taste pretty good, too!

Today's Parent

The ban on marketing junk food to kids might not happen after all

The ban on marketing junk food to kids might not happen after all

Parents, we're powerless against big food companies. But as a collective voice, we can stand together for the rights of our kids and speak up.

Cara Rosenbloom

10 ways to raise a good eater

10 ways to raise a good eater

Your kids want dessert and candy. You want protein and vegetables. Bring them over to your side with a proactive approach to healthy eating.

Chelsea Dolan

I fed my kids the new Canada's Food Guide and let's just say it was a bad week

I fed my kids the new Canada's Food Guide and let's just say it was a bad week

I wondered if the universe was trying to tell me something—maybe, "The new Canada's Food Guide is stupid." Or possibly, "Register for some cooking classes."

Kristi York

A registered dietitian on the healthiest items to order at Tim Hortons

A registered dietitian on the healthiest items to order at Tim Hortons

Hungry brood? Skip bacon, add extra tomato or swap processed cheese for cheddar at the drive through to create Tim Hortons' healthiest menu options.

Cara Rosenbloom

16 green recipes kids will actually eat

16 green recipes kids will actually eat

Who ever said eating greens had to be boring—or a battle? These recipes are fun, super tasty and a guaranteed good time. It's easy being green!

Amy Valm

Vegan pregnancy is safe if you do it right

Pregnancy health

Vegan pregnancy is safe if you do it right

Your vegan pregnancy diet should pay close attention to nutrients, supplements and meal plans. Here's what you need to know.

Cara Rosenbloom

Healthy pregnancy snacks for moms-to-be

Pregnancy health

Healthy pregnancy snacks for moms-to-be

You can satisfy your hunger and be healthy with great pregnancy snacks options that boost your calcium, iron, omega 3s, and ease your morning sickness.

Cara Rosenbloom

16 high-fibre recipes kids will love

16 high-fibre recipes kids will love

Make sure your kid is getting enough fibre by serving up one of these high-fibre recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Andrew Roberts

The best plant-based food items at Costco

The best plant-based food items at Costco

The new food guide in Canada recommends we eat lots of fruits, veggies and plant-based proteins. Don't worry, Costco's got your back.

Laura Wright

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

Meds, picky eating and fewer opportunities to join in organized sports can lead to weight issues for kids with autism. Here’s how to help.

Valerie Howes

11 satisfying hot winter breakfast ideas

11 satisfying hot winter breakfast ideas

Combat chilly winter mornings with a hot breakfast. From sweet pancakes and French toast to savoury tarts and quiches, these offerings will start your morning off right.

Amy Valm

Do snacks ‘made with real veggies’ count as vegetables?

Do snacks ‘made with real veggies’ count as vegetables?

Many packaged snacks that are marketed to kids claim to contain real vegetables. A dietitian breaks down what that really means.

Cara Rosenbloom

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