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Jump to recipe Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom As a dietitian, I find so many of my clients, including children, consume about half the recommended amount of fibre. I love to talk about all things fibre, including ways that clients can improve their intake of prebiotics.   Prebiotics are a subset of dietary fibre, where all prebiotics are fibre but not all fibre are prebiotics. To be called a prebiotic, the fibre source must demonstrate a physiological benefit to the person consuming them. In other words, the prebiotic fibre provides a fuel source (ie. food) for health-promoting gut bac ..read more

Written by Brooke Bulloch, RD & CEO. I was scrolling social media one day and came across a message that said, “your health is in your hands and is increasingly a matter of choice, not chance”. But is this true? As a dietitian of 15 years, I’ve come to learn a lot about various factors that play a role in the health of an individual. While the above perspective may be well-intentioned, it’s a misguided belief rooted in privilege, ableism, classism, healthism, and misinformation. This messaging is hurtful (even harmful). Here’s why: Evidence supports that health discrepancies and diff ..read more

Jump to recipe Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom Now I realize that naan is a traditional Persian (Indian and central Asian) flatbread and that pizza is traditionally Italian. However, I also know how to make meals come to together quick using convenient options. And this is one of them! Store-purchased naan bread is readily available in most grocery stores and it makes a great pizza base. I love the pastry thickness and the small size. Naan pizza’s can be made for one person or multiple family member’s, allowing some individual variation. This simple “pizza” will be ready to eat in 25 minutes ..read more

Jump to recipe Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom Sometimes I need the right sauce to liven up my recipes – like roasted vegetables (recipe here), a nourish bowl, or salad. This sauce is so tasty and does just that. For a low FODMAP option, avoid the garlic. All other ingredients are low FODMAP. (*What are FODMAPs?) Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon miso paste (dark or white type). 1 tablespoon tahini paste 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon maple syrup Directions 1) Using a food processor, blender, or hand held immers ..read more

Jump to recipe Recipe by Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom Sometimes vegetables can be the hardest decision when it comes to planning meals. Like many, I too struggle with monotony and boredom when it comes to the veggie sides. This roasted vegetable recipe was inspired by an urge to get out of a rut with our vegetable routine and it did not disappoint! I loved the colours and flavours and the dish was even a hit with my husband and 5 year old. I also made a garlic miso tahini sauce to drizzle on top (recipe to come!). It was delicious and made great leftovers for my lunch, too. Pre-heat oven ..read more

Written by Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom. My son was born unexpectedly via c-section at 35 weeks’ gestation. As a dietitian I knew postpartum nutrition was important, but as a new mom I was overwhelmed with my new tasks, jitters of excitement and anxiety, and fatigue. No matter the birth story, the postpartum period can be exhausting and emotional. This stage requires rest, hydration, and good nutrition to support birth recovery and to supply energy to care for the newborn baby. It’s amazing how much time and energy it takes to nurse a baby, pump, prepare bottles, clean and sterilize equipment ..read more

When a child knows they will have regular access to highly palatable foods, the over-excitement and fixation is minimized. Submitted by Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom. Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, birthdays. Yes, our kids will encounter sugary foods all year long and candy is here to stay.  As a parent or provider, naturally you want to support healthy growth and development in your child. As a dietitian, I often hear parents say, “how do I control the candy and sweets?”; “Why do my kids get so hyped about sweets?”; or “I’m worried about their obsession for candy!”. The g ..read more