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Apr 10, 2019

Dietitian truths: I am not picky. But I am choosy.

REAL talk: the other day someone called me a picky eater. I was gobsmacked. (side note: what a fun word that is!) When I asked them what they meant, they said “well, you only eat healthy food”. Hmmmm... After I got over my incredulity at this judgement, and explained about how all foods fit in my world (just some more often than others) and that I actually eat a wide variety of foods, thank you very much, I got thinking... And you know what? I get what they were saying.

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Mar 5, 2019

Dark Chocolate Almond Energy Bites

Power up with these Dark Chocolate Almond Energy Bites. They deliver protein, healthy fats and fibre to help you crush hunger and energize y

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Feb 12, 2019

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These simple 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies let that rich natural peanut-buttery taste shine!

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Jan 31, 2019

3 Awesome Veggie Snacks for Super Bowl

Super Bowl Sunday is here and that means all the snacks!! Up your game with these delicious, party-worthy veggie-based snacks.

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Nov 25, 2018

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

This is super simple, super scrumptious homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cup recipe.

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Oct 18, 2018

Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread

Creating recipes is one of the tastiest parts of my job. When I create a recipe, I Iove to play with how to boost nutritional value it the t

Enjoy the pleasures of food (just say no to "Skinny" mashed potatoes)

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Oct 8, 2018

Enjoy the pleasures of food (just say no to "Skinny" mashed potatoes)

I love everything Thanksgiving! From the menu planning, the turkey roasting, the guests gathering and right through to the final bite of pum

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Sep 6, 2018

Recipe Makeover: 3 Onion Chip Dip

Even as a non-dip lover I can appreciate the tasty factor with this dip. The challenge was to create a dip that was a bit healthier than the

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Sep 2, 2018

Simple Zucchini Bread

Have you ever had someone drop a zucchini on your front door step, knock and then run away? No? It’s like Nicky Nicky Nine Doors but with sq

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Aug 30, 2018

Snacks with Benefits

What's a snack with benefits? Well, you've heard of friends with benefits, right? Well, along those same lines, a snack with benefit

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Aug 14, 2018

3 Foods That Get an Undeserved Bad Rap

There’s no one food that will make or break your diet on its own. There’s no one magical food. No one food is life shattering. Unless of cou

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Apr 3, 2018

One Bowl Banana Muffins

A warm, freshly baked, homemade muffin is the best for enjoying on a slow Sunday afternoon. With a big mug full of steamy tea. I know there’

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Feb 8, 2018

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Chocolate and peanut butter come together to make the best protein-packed fruit dip that satisfies cravings in a healthy-ish way.

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Dec 5, 2017

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

5 Dietitian Mind Tricks that Actually Work | Guest Post by @DietitiansHusband

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

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