‘Clean eating’ has become an important element in the natural health food movement. Although the concept of clean eating for beginners may seem overwhelming, it is on the contrary quite a simple concept: consume food in its purest state, or as close as possible to the way nature delivered it. This approach is neither a diet nor […]

Homemade smoothie recipes provide a way for parents to vary daily snacks for the kids, as well as introduce babies to new fruits and veggies and include a variety of healthy ingredients in the family’s diet. The variations in smoothie recipes are practically endless, which means they appeal to everyone, even the finickiest of eaters! Smoothies can […]

What better way to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day than with a pesto-inspired theme in the kitchen. These 8 healthy pesto recipes are not only festive, they’re delicious and easy to prepare. Pesto is a classic ingredient in any Italian kitchen. From seafood and pasta, to vegetables and proteins, pesto is a rich, light-tasting condiment that adds a bright, fresh flavour to […]

Chia is a superfood seed which derives from Salvia Hispanica, a desert plant natively grown in South America. These tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch, with one ounce containing roughly 139 calories, four grams of protein, eleven grams of fiber, nine grams of fat, and not to mention antioxidants and a healthy dose of calcium, manganese, […]

Valentine’s Day is all about splurging and of course, indulging your favourite decadent treats. Some may choose to break the bank on this special day while others might choose to let loose and let their diet or healthy eating lifestyle go out the window. With this roundup of healthy chocolate snacks for Valentine’s Day you can indulge […]

Stocking your pantry with quality ingredients is the first step in becoming more organized at mealtimes, saving you time and energy in the kitchen. Having a variety of ready-to-use ingredients in your pantry will help inspire you to try new recipes and be more adventurous in the kitchen as well as reduce the inclination to serve processed and prepackaged foods […]

If your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, then it all starts with a healthy, hearty breakfast. We’ve heard time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet many people continue to skip it or make unhealthy choices. These healthy breakfasts ideas for 2016 are not only wholesome and […]

This year has been another successful one for Bites for Babies! I’m so humbled by the ongoing support from visitors to the Blog and your comments on the recipes. Your feedback is what motivates me to create more recipes and share them with families around the world. Thank you for visiting the Blog, as well as […]

As a mother of two young children, I am very conscientious about the food I prepare for them and when recipe developing, I incorporate wholesome ingredients whenever possible. Our children rely on us to provide them with wholesome foods and a nutritious diet and as parents, we are responsible for encouraging them to acquire an appreciation for a variety […]

Summer is slowly coming to an end but on the positive note, late summer brings with it the juiciest, sweetest figs. Today I’ll be sharing with you some tips on how to peel and prepare fresh figs, plus some delicious, healthy recipes that the entire family will love. My in-laws, who live in Sardinia, Italy have a vast […]