Monthly Archives: March 2012

Natural Mommy Must Have: Bath time

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

A baby’s skin is so soft and sensitive. It’s also their largest organ which is why it is so important to be careful of what we put on it.  I am going to share some of my favorite natural products … Continue reading →

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Face The Nutrition Facts: Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

6.  Eat your protein before the carbs.  Such as eating a few almonds before your apple.  When you eat some protein before your carbohydrates this slows the rate at which glucose enters the blood stream.  Remember that when we snack … Continue reading →

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Face the Nutrition Facts!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

This post I wanted to focus on the most common nutrition blunders I see in the clinic.  When I ask patients about their diets, the response is unanimously “pretty good”… until I ask them to record it!  After just one … Continue reading →

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Going Organic

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Health savvy moms have you gone organic? Have you felt unsure of why or what it is that you actually get when you purchase something organic? Well you are not alone so we thought we should enlighten you on the … Continue reading →

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Oats~ Its whats for Breakfast!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Oatmeal is always a popular choice for breakfast and its one of the first complex carbohydrates that you can offer your baby.  It is generally well tolerated and easily digestible.  Oats are full of fiber and packed with micronutrients needed for … Continue reading →

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Eat Breakfast! ~ Wake Up & Rev Up With a Nutritious & Delicious Start

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Yes, the rumour is true: breakfast is the most important meal of the day!  So the question is – are you consistently giving yourself the best start to your day?  The fact of the matter is that nourishing our bodies … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Green Apple Sauce

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

This awesome recipe tastes like apple sauce but is packed full of dark leafy greens.  By  sneaking kale in you increase the nutrient content of this meal.  Kale is full of iron, vitamins K, A and C, fiber and omega … Continue reading →

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No Episiotomy! What you can do to prepare your body to prevent tearing in labour.

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

This weeks blog is written by Kim Vopni.  Kim is a pelvic floor specialist and the president of Epi-No Canada.  I have had the pleasure to work with her as I took her pelvic floor wellness class during my pregnancy … Continue reading →

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