Kids & Company Blog: Food

Spiraling Out Of Control

Posted on: Tuesday April 2nd, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

As many of you know, mealtime can be a struggle with your children even with some of the best eaters!  They can be picky or stubborn and it can sometimes seem impossible to get them the nutrients they need to fuel their busy bodies.  However, a new craze is sweeping the food industry and it… [read more]

Quinoa- The Perfect Superfood!

Posted on: Wednesday March 27th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

In celebration of Nutrition Month, the Kidco Kitchen wants to highlight a very diversified grain that has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and it’s no wonder why! Quinoa has a delicious nutty flavour, is high in fibre and iron, plus it has a greater protein content than rice. Quinoa is one of the… [read more]

Herbivore Lovers!

Posted on: Wednesday March 20th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Everyone knows that meats like chicken, turkey and beef are full of protein, which is important to keep our bodies healthy and strong. What some people don’t realize is that there are other food sources we can consume to gain the protein that our bodies need. Here at Kids & Company we make sure to… [read more]

Are You Feeling The Luck Of The Irish?

Posted on: Wednesday March 13th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This month we are so excited to offer your school aged kiddies tons of fun programs including on site activities during March break! The days are filled with amazing activities including yummy snacks and lunch made by our Kidco Kitchen. Check our website under the programs section to find what’s going on in your area!… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Nutrition Curriculum

Posted on: Tuesday March 5th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

It is March, our favourite month of the year because March is NUTRITION MONTH!  Here at the Kidco Kitchen we are proud that we have put in a tremendous amount of effort creating a healthy and nutritious curriculum for your kids, executed weekly by our fantastic ECE’s! We strongly believe that children who have a… [read more]

Feature Recipe: Chickpea Curry Champion

Posted on: Tuesday February 26th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Chickpeas are a nutrient dense food providing rich content of protein, dietary fibre, folate, and certain dietary minerals such as iron and phosphorus. This versatile powerhouse traces its name through history to the French or the garbanzo bean directly from the Spanish. It is a worldwide economical staple alternative protein used in many different applications…. [read more]

Exciting research in allergy prevention & early dietary exposure

Posted on: Wednesday February 20th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

As parents, there is nothing more important than the safety of our children.  Over time there has been a steady increase in the numbers of children with serious food allergies, which has led to a greater focus and attention from the medical community.  Recently on CBC radio, a guest speaker, Dr. Adelle Atkinson, an allergist… [read more]

Who is Your Valentine?

Posted on: Wednesday February 13th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The origin of Valentine’s Day remains a mystery to this day, with many different stories circulating around the internet on where this lovey-dovey holiday came from. Most people think Valentine’s Day is just a holiday created by greeting card companies, however Valentine’s Day dates back to the 14th century when famous poets like Geoffrey Chaucer… [read more]

Family Fun Day!

Posted on: Wednesday February 6th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The much-needed February long weekend is almost here! This long weekend is particularly special because it is meant as a time to devote your attention to the loved ones that you often only see for dinner after a long tiring work day. Here at Kids & Company we realize how busy our parents are, so… [read more]

New Food Guide and The Kidco Kitchen

Posted on: Thursday January 24th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

  Canada’s new food guide does away with portion sizes, the four food groups, and some outdated information. You can download the guide and other resources by clicking the image. 2019 is truly a year full of changes! The buzzworthy topic this week is one we hold near and dear to us – the revamped… [read more]