Halifax's Family Magazine
Mother and son dig into a vegan lifestyle together By Crystal Murray Sinjin Moser makes a mean vegan mac n’ cheese. The 15-year-old, who attends Auburn High School in Cole Harbour, went vegan a little over three years ago when his mother Nichole decided to embrace a plant-based life style. The change in his diet […]
Probiotics can be beneficial, if you use the right ones at the right time By Edwena Kennedy Probiotics seem to be everywhere: your sister is taking one daily to treat her bloating, your doctor may have recommended one for your colicky baby, and the yogurt aisle in the grocery store is screaming about all the […]
Fostering a love of cooking in your young ones by bringing them
into the kitchen
How to teach healthy eating habits
We all know it’s the most important meal of the day, but we keep skipping it anyway
Whole foods, fresh fruit can dramatically drop the amount of added sugar your family is consuming
… and may even save your sanity By Edwena Kennedy Trying to accommodate a variety of eating preferences? Many families struggle with this. It could be you’re dealing with a picky eater, or perhaps someone has an allergy or intolerance. It could also be you have a wide variety of ages among family members (for example, […]
Special treats mean thinking differently about food
How to pack a nutritious school lunch your kids will enjoy
Different summer activities require their own types of snacks By Edwena Kennedy The summer is a time for sun, fun, and lots of family time. Kids are out of the school routine, and for many of us parents, we find ourselves also out of the kitchen routine and more and more in the great outdoors. […]