Super Moist Gingerbread Snack Cake
You'll want to grab this recipe for a really moist, cinnamon-y cake that’s one-bowl, flourless and made with a surprise ingredient: pump
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Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Nov 13, 2017
Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad
If you've ever turned down a carrot because you've heard that they are too high in sugar, listen up: that's bananas! Yes, carrot
Shannon Crocker MSc RD | Todd Crocker
Oct 31, 2017
5 Dietitian Mind Tricks that Actually Work | Guest Post by @DietitiansHusband
It's kind of funny listening to your husband talk about food and nutrition. Especially when he's right. Mostly. Here are 5 things he
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Oct 17, 2017
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake
Anyone else tired of pumpkin recipes yet? No? Me either. Good thing ‘cause you won’t want to miss this one! There’s no cinnamon in sight,...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Oct 5, 2017
Turkey Snack Jars 3 Ways
I created these turkey snack jars, with leftover turkey plus veggies and fruits, for when you need a snack that’s more than a nibble: they a
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Sep 8, 2017
3 reasons to put protein on your breakfast plate | Protein-packed sweet potato and turkey muffin tin
Breakfast is a prime time to pump up protein. Eating about 20 to 30 grams of protein is especially important for those of us aged 40 and ove
Shannon Crocker MSc RD & Catherine Canzi RD
Aug 11, 2017
Choose cherries for delicious heart-friendly goodness
Bottom Line: Eat cherries (and berries). Mostly because they are damn delicious. Oh, and they’re good for your heart. I’m sure you’ve...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Aug 4, 2017
Top 10 Dietitian-Approved Road Trip Snacks
Planning a last minute road trip? No snacks prepared? No problem! Here are 10 grab and go pre-packaged snacks that are actually good for...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 30, 2017
Celebrating Canadian Foods with a Dietitian Kitchen Party!
Have you ever wonder what happens in a dietitian’s kitchen? A whole lot of recipe creation, cooking, baking, and eating! Dietitians love...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 22, 2017
Simple Food: Salad on a Stick
Have you ever been to a summer back yard party and tried eating salad with a plastic fork while balancing a flimsy paper plate on your...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 22, 2017
Simple Food: Strawberry, Cucumber and Red Pepper Salad with Maple Drizzle
Looking for a sweet little salad that will knock the socks off your Canada Day barbecue guests? This is it! The crunchy-ness of cucumbers...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 8, 2017
Simple Food: The Must Try Kale Salad
This is the kale salad that made my sister fall in love with kale. Well, at least she fell in love with this salad. If you're not into...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
May 8, 2017
3 Simple Salads with Ontario Asparagus
Ontario Asparagus is only here for May - June, so love it while you can! Try these 3 simple salads; start with Ontario asparagus, add toppin
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
May 8, 2017
5 Ways to Love Honey Raspberry Rhubarb Compote
Cover your ears (or eyes since you are reading?) rhubarb lovers. I’m about to make a confession you won’t like. Here goes…when I moved...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
May 2, 2017
Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
This past week I was reviewing the nutritional aspects of a couple of items for the Dish, the Toronto Star column written by health...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 31, 2017
4 tips to stop stress eating
Do you reach for a sweet treat when you’re stressed? Do you find yourself eating too much and then feeling even more stressed? You’re not...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 3, 2017
Don't believe the hype! Separating food facts from fiction.
As a dietitian, I get asked (a lot!) about diets, food facts, food fads and ‘health’ products that promise everything from quick weight...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Feb 26, 2017
Real Food Fuel: Heart Healthy Citrus Sweet Potato Toast with Nut Butter
For those of you on the 40 years + side...ever notice that articles on “boosting heart health” become a little more interesting as you...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Feb 21, 2017
Real Food Fuel: Blueberry Blast Smoothie
For the most part, I’m a fan of eating whole veggies and fruit versus drinking your produce. Whole food is more satiating than the liquid...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Feb 6, 2017
Real Food Fuel: Creamy Dreamy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Fruit Dip
The creamy Greek yogurt, chocolate-y goodness and hint of almond create a super scrumptious flavour combination that will have you wishing t
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