by Jen Casey, cnp, nncp Think of your body as your home, being supported by four pillars. The pillars should be solid, all working together to hold you up on a strong foundation. You can survive if one pillar is compromised, but you will not function as optimally as you could. With one or more … Continued
Back to school means back to packing lunches for many of us. If you’re someone who packs lunches for kids, you know that coming up with what to pack can sometimes be the trickiest part. We want our kids’ lunches to be nutritious and easy enough to make, but most of all—we want them to … Continued
As a new school year approaches, an old question arises: what to pack for school lunches to support our children’s rapid development and also meet their high-energy demands? On average, school lunches provide around 26% of daily calories—not a small number if we think of their cumulative effect on a child’s weekly diet. It is … Continued
Summertime is officially here and something that never seems to get old is painting rocks with kids. It’s such a fun, low-prep activity and can truly be as simple as throwing down a drop cloth, setting out some rocks, paints, and paintbrushes, and letting them to it. That being said, if you want to take … Continued
Parenthood is often rife with big opinions, and uncertain choices. Even little mundane daily decisions are often painted as having massive repercussions for our kids’ health and development. And as we finally make our way through the breastmilk vs bottle debate, we’re faced with another big dilemma about how to wean. Currently, Canadian guidelines suggest … Continued
By Tristan Woodsmith – Host Defense Sustainability has always been among our core values at Host Defense. As our production and operations expanded – or rather, “mushroomed” – so has our environmental footprint, and the need to formalize our commitment to sustainability. In 2018 we established a Sustainability Committee. Comprised of an interdepartmental team of … Continued
Feeding little ones their first solid food is a big step in their development journey, full of opportunities and decisions. While there are many approaches for feeding, it’s important to find one that works best for you and your family. For me, it’s a DIY mix-and-match style, with a variety of finger-food and puréed options. … Continued
Now that your little one has mastered sampling all the purées, it’s time to graduate to finger foods. For me, this stage has been the most fun so far. You can create nutrition-packed bites that their chubby little fingers and tummies can handle. Plus, for many this is when daycare starts, and packed lunches become … Continued
Achieve peak performance and speed recovery time while maximizing growth with these workout essentials! Learn why it’s so critical to supplement before and after your workouts, plus what trendy gummy vitamins we’re recommending to help you get started! What you Need to Know When Preparing for Your Workout In order to equip your body and maximize your … Continued
