Yummy, healthy snacks ideas
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
1y ago
One of the most common requests that I receive in my private practice is to provide a list of healthy snack ideas. Today I thought I would share that list with you. It can be easy to become stuck in a pattern of eating the same snacks everyday. When deciding on a snack, try to ..read more
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How can I eat more sustainably?
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
The trend towards eating and living sustainably is one that I whole heartedly support and one that I hope is more than just a fad and becomes a way of life for many.  That doesn’t mean I think that everyone should grow or raise their own food, but I do feel that we all can ..read more
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Did you know March is NUTRITION MONTH?
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
March is Nutrition month! This year’s theme is “Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow”. Dietitians can help you with a variety of aspects of leading towards a healthier tomorrow! Dietitians have knowledge about food security, food literacy, food sovereignty, sustainable food choices, as well as nutrition care and prevention.  Together dietitians are able use all of ..read more
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Sparking Kids Interest in Food and Nutrition – Part 4
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
In my last three blogs I provided the nine of twelve fun ways to further engage my child’s interest in food and nutrition. Please check out those blogs using the links at the end of this post. In today’s post I will discuss the final three ideas. #10 – Let your children to mix and ..read more
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Sparking Kids Interest in Food and Nutrition – Part 3
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
In my last two blogs, I provided seven of the twelve fun ways to further engage my child’s interest in food and nutrition. Part 1 - https://tanyabrownrd.wordpress.com/2021/05/26/sparking-kids-interest-in-food-and-nutrition-part-1 Part 2- https://tanyabrownrd.wordpress.com/2021/07/22/sparking-kids-interest-in-food-and-nutrition-part-2/.  In today’s post, I will discuss the next three ideas. #8 – Play restaurant Playing restaurant can be a great way to engage children of ..read more
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Sparking Kids Interest in Food and Nutrition – Part 2
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
In the first post in this series (Sparking kids interest in food and nutrition - Part 1), I provided three fun ways to engage my child’s interest in food and nutrition https://tanyabrownrd.wordpress.com/2021/05/26/sparking-kids-interest-in-food-and-nutrition-part-1/.  In today’s post, I will discuss the next four ideas. #4 – Visit a farmers market or farm  Check to see if there ..read more
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Sparking kids interest in food and nutrition – Part 1
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
Being home with my family all day during a COVID-19 lockdown has required a lot of creativity to keep us all busy.  This has provided us with the opportunity to come up with fun new ways to further engage my child’s interest in food and nutrition.  I thought I would share some of these ideas ..read more
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Common misconceptions about healthy eating
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
During my career as a Registered Dietitian, I have come across many misconceptions about healthy eating. Listed below are a few of the most common misconceptions I continue to hear. Misconception #1 - There are good and bad foods There are no “good” or “bad” foods. The only reasons not to eat a specific food ..read more
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Nutrition Month 2021
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Good for you! Dietitians help you find your Healthy”.   A healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating looks different for everyone. What is “Good for you” is different than what may be good for someone else based on your individual nutritional needs, personal circumstances, personal preferences ..read more
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Unsaturated “Omega” fats 101
Tanya Brown
by Tanya Brown,RD
2y ago
The idea of healthy and not healthy (or good and bad) foods is a concept that I struggle with. My position is that with moderation and balance all foods can be included in a healthy diet. When it comes to fat and types of fats, science has shown us that there are some types of ..read more
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