One Step Ahead Nutrition

04/09/2025

April Autism Awareness month.It is a powerful opportunity not only to raise awareness, but also to promote understanding, acceptance, and true inclusion of autistic individuals in every aspect of life—school, work, community, and beyond.

03/03/2025

Does anyone else relate? I know this happens quite a bit in my house.

02/20/2025

02/10/2025

We have new followers in which I would like to say welcome It has been forever and a day since I have posted on this page. I feel the need to re-introduce myself.

My name is Chrystal, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and an Early Childhood Educator with the Ottawa Carleton District School board. I am dedicated to to help families who have kids on the spectrum become empowered and build self-confidence to promote positive meal times and a healthy attitude towards food.

Welcome everyone to One Step Ahead Nutrition.

09/11/2024

An article on the importance of vitamins and minerals.

Learn the significance behind the phrase kids often hate to hear: “eat your greens.”

07/26/2024

This gentleman is spot on. If you or your child has autism, how would you describe being autistic?

04/01/2024

April is Autism Awareness month

10/29/2022

There are 2 more sleeps remaining until the big day. Trick or treaters will be out and about running around. It will be loud and of course everything looks different when its dark. To help ease your child's anxieties, I have included an article with tips on how to prepare your child with ASD about what is meant to be a fun experience that could turn into an overwhelming mess. Help set your child up for success this Halloween by incorporating these ideas into your evening,

For people on spectrum, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle. Learn how to help them on Halloween.

09/24/2022

What a busy month September has been. Not only did both of my kids start new schools, I started a new job as a Registered ECE in a local kindergarten class.

Just like that Fall is upon us. Will fall, comes fall colours, warmer clothes, comfort foods and of course .Yea I bought got a little bit of this favourite squash. The question is, what do I do with this much pumpkin? It’s time to bake!! Do you like pumpkin? If so, what are your favourite recipes using pumpkin?

08/21/2022

Protein is an important element needed in the body. Protein is found in every one of our cells and are considered the building blocks that help to keep us healthy and strong. They are responsible to help our bodies build muscle, repair tissue and help to provide us with energy so we can go about our day.

For picky eaters, obtaining the right amount of proteins can be difficult. The question is how much protein does your child need each day? According to webMD.com, the site states that children under the age of 4 need 13g of protein per day. Children aged 4-8 need 19 grams, children 9-13 need 34 grams, girls 14 and older need 46 grams and lastly boys 14 and older require 56 grams.

One way I like to help my very active
picky eater increase his protein intake is to incorporate vanilla protein powder into cakes and muffins. Not only do they taste great, it adds more nutrients which is beneficial for growing minds and bodies.

For your recipe, click Gluten Free Protein Packed Banana Bread to help increase your child’s protein consumption.

07/25/2022

07/23/2022

😑 the struggle is real

The other scenario

What would you like for dinner?

6 yr old: I don’t care
10 yr old: I don’t know
Husband: I trust you

After dinner is made

6 and 10 yr old: I don’t like this why can’t you make something good?

Husband..... knows not to say anything 😂