Health Hub - Dietitian Reviewed Articles

To honour Canada’s trusted nutrition experts, the third Wednesday of March is celebrated as Dietitian’s Day! This is a special time of year to recognize those in our communities who play a profound role in improving the health and lives of many people - Registered Dietitians (RDs). To get to know your RDs a little bit better, here’s what you need to know.

We at Goodums^TM are very excited to welcome in the New Year! With so many ways to make and enjoy cookies as part of healthy, balanced eating year-round, we’ve rounded up the top 20 ways that we plan on biting into Goodums^TM throughout 2020.

If you worry that your child isn’t eating their vegetables, don’t. That’s because your role as a parent is to decide what foods to serve your fami...

Is your child fussy about what they eat? Are they reluctant to try new foods? Take the frustration out of mealtimes by following these tips and tr...

Eating as many family meals together as possible has a lot of benefits. Research shows that there’s a higher chance that kids will eat more vegetab...

Snacking plays a large role in a child’s daily nutrition and good health. The type of snack and timing is important in helping children grow and develop. Nutritious or ‘smart’ snacks can help children think and play. Look for snacks with higher amounts of protein, such as nuts, seeds, eggs and milk. As well, packing snacks with whole grains and fibre can help the body feel full longer and cut down on swings in energy level.

Fueling your active family means getting the wholesome benefits of whole grains. Just what are whole grains? They are grains in the least processed...

At Goodums, we’re big fans of snacking. That’s because active kids need energy to do the things they love. And choosing healthy snacks can give the...