How I Helped a Child in My Class Thrive Without Sugar: A Teacher’s Perspective
A guest post by Lindsay Roberts I have been a teacher for almost ten years now, and it has been a whirlwind of ups and downs. But today, I will tell you an extraordinary story about one of the ups. A day in the life of a teacher requires an immense amount of energy and […]
Tips for Enjoying Holiday Goodies Without a Sugar Overload
Now that the holidays are coming into full swing, we thought we would share some of our favorite tips for enjoying the festivities without overdoing it on sugar. As always, our philosophy is one of moderation — it’s important that you and your family enjoy your favourite treats and not feel deprived or restricted. Here […]
Sugarproof Your Halloween
For most, Halloween is more than just one event on the evening of October 31st. Instead, Halloween typically means the accumulation of large amounts of candy that can linger around the house for weeks to come. Now is a good time not only to think about how to celebrate safely this year, but also to […]
Sourdough Pizza Toasts
Many of you have asked for more ideas for easy lunches, so I thought I would share something really simple that my kids have been taking to school. These quick sourdough pizza toasts are a fun addition to lunch and provide some variety if your kids are getting tired of sandwiches. They only take 5-7 […]
Easy Sugarproof Smoked Almonds, Two Ways
By Emily Sometimes when we are on the road, my kids like to get smoked almonds from convenience stores or gas stations. I don’t mind that they have these on occasion as I find them to be better options than some of the other snacks in those type of stores (like candy), but the smoked […]
Pickled Probiotic Veggies for Boosting Gut Health and Immune Strength
This quick and easy recipe for fermented carrot sticks and cauliflower florets is a great way to include veggies and probiotics in your children’s diet and promote their gut health. And as it turns out, it is also a convenient way to prep veggies in advance so they are ready to put in lunchboxes the […]
Tips for Introducing Kids to New Recipes and Dr. Rupy’s New Book Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1
One of my favorite mom moments to date happened while on lockdown when I discovered that my boys, now 5 and 8, like flipping through cookbooks as much as I do. A friend loaned us a few of her favorites and I asked the kids to look through and flag any recipes they wanted to […]
Homemade Vegetable Stock: No waste, no sugar, and no other additives
Many stock cubes and pre-prepared broths have sugar and other additives like MSG in them. By making your own using this easy method, you skip those, save money, reduce waste, and have less to carry home from the store! This is a no-waste broth because you use vegetable and herb trimmings that you collect little […]
What’s the healthiest and safest sugar or sweetener to use in baking and sweet treats?
Many families have been doing more baking while home during the pandemic, and homemade treats can bring comfort during uncertain times. This is a fun activity to do with kids and it’s especially a win if what you make is also relatively healthy. We get a lot of questions about which sugars are best to […]
Furikake – A Versatile Japanese Seasoning With Many Sugarproof Uses
The many wonders and uses of Furikake–a Japanese seasoning perfect for adding an umami punch to rice, eggs, veggies, and more!
Putting Effort into Healthy Eating Actually Makes Parenting Easier
By Emily I know what you might be thinking: you have enough to worry about. As a widow and single mom of two boys ages 5 and 8, I get it. I often feel like there is too much on my plate and I have to allow myself to do a mediocre job on some […]
Could Your Child’s Tummy Troubles Be Due To Too Much Sugar?
Too much sugar can have broad effects on kids’ bodies and kids can be more vulnerable to the harmful effects of too much sugar. Growing kids can have delicate digestive systems. Upset stomachs, aching tummies, and other maladies are hallmarks of childhood, and too much sugar may be a silent contributor to this problem. If […]
Seven Tips for Sugarproof Snacking-in-Shelter, plus Recipe for Crispy Chickpea Snacks
Who else feels like their kids are snacking machines these days? Whether your kids are younger like Emily’s two boys, or teenagers like Michaels two girls, they may be always big on snacks but asking for even more of them now that they are at home all day. And let’s be honest, it’s not just the […]
