mmmmmmm.......Whether you're into sophisticated flavours like the Cauli Blanca here or just plain old pep and cheese, the Cauliflower Crust from Pizza Pizza is a great alternative that provides two servings of veggies in each medium crust!

mmmmmmm.......Whether you're into sophisticated flavours like the Cauli Blanca here or just plain old pep and cheese, the Cauliflower Crust from Pizza Pizza is a great alternative that provides two servings of veggies in each medium crust!

Sneaky Veggies for Picky Eaters

Michelle Jobin September 6, 2018

For picky eaters (young and old), vegetables are sometimes a challenge. So sometimes, the best thing to ensure that everyone is getting the right nutrition is to be a little sneaky! And while I fully believe in putting visible veggies on plates at every possible meal to get little ones used to the sight, taste and texture in a positive and encouraging way - I have developed a few tricks and tips to covertly getting kids to eat their greens, beets, and even cauliflower!!! (Hint: Pizza definitely has something to do with that last one!)

I brought some of these ideas to CH Morning Live and of course, I brought PIZZA! (So I was officially everyone's best friend!) Check out the full segment HERE.

The cauliflower crust pizza from Pizza Pizza is definitely my secret weapon for pizza Fridays in our house! It's a really amazing alternative to the usual take out/delivery pizza, tastes fantastic (my son ate his regular two slices) and provides two servings of veggies in every medium sized crust! For me, it makes it even easier to enjoy pizza every week!

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Extra thankful. And extra ready for the season (especially our young Jedi) 🍂🍁🍂
Coats + Sweaters: @canadagoose
Photo: @visualbass
#LiveintheOpen #family #youngjedi #CanadianThanksgiving #familytime #canadians #travellight *gifted

Extra thankful. And extra ready for the season (especially our young Jedi) 🍂🍁🍂 Coats + Sweaters: @canadagoose Photo: @visualbass #LiveintheOpen #family #youngjedi #CanadianThanksgiving #familytime #canadians #travellight *gifted

Cheese makes me this happy. 🧀 And so did touring around Italy tasting all the incredible authentic flavours of Umbria and the surrounding region - like this @pecorinotoscano. But the other amazing part of the trip was my super fun travel mates, like @mushroomstew who not only took this and many other amazing photos, but also makes me laugh so much. (Thanks also to @mealswithmel__ and @eatandbefull for the prop styling 😂) I’ve put together a bunch of memories from that trip on my IGTV, so take a look and prepare to be hungry!) Photo by @mushroomstew #trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

Cheese makes me this happy. 🧀 And so did touring around Italy tasting all the incredible authentic flavours of Umbria and the surrounding region - like this @pecorinotoscano. But the other amazing part of the trip was my super fun travel mates, like @mushroomstew who not only took this and many other amazing photos, but also makes me laugh so much. (Thanks also to @mealswithmel__ and @eatandbefull for the prop styling 😂) I’ve put together a bunch of memories from that trip on my IGTV, so take a look and prepare to be hungry!) Photo by @mushroomstew #trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

The best way to grow and change for the better is to get a little uncomfortable. This is true for a lot of things in life, but especially fitness. I used to avoid spinning all the time because I didn’t really love it for a number of reasons. My @onepeloton trial totally changed my mind about that. I’ve taken this time to really dive into the whole system and figure out what it is about it that works for me, and what, if anything, I would change. You can find all of that on my website (link is in my bio). Photo by @visualbass #ridepeloton

The best way to grow and change for the better is to get a little uncomfortable. This is true for a lot of things in life, but especially fitness. I used to avoid spinning all the time because I didn’t really love it for a number of reasons. My @onepeloton trial totally changed my mind about that. I’ve taken this time to really dive into the whole system and figure out what it is about it that works for me, and what, if anything, I would change. You can find all of that on my website (link is in my bio). Photo by @visualbass #ridepeloton

I have a lot of things to be thankful for, and the opportunity to gather with family and friends at Thanksgiving is definitely one of them. It’s a holiday that is really rich in tradition and everyone has their favourite dishes that they grew up with. For me, it’s a great opportunity to honour all of those memories and celebrate the new. And that definitely means trying out new flavours and dishes to serve. I decided to try a little something new with my side dishes this year, and venture into new territory. I tried out this cheddar jalapeño cornbread, which is delicious, indulgent AND can make the perfect stuffing for a gluten free option. Or just a super flavourful and kind of spicy option. Obviously I want to make sure I’m getting the best quality ingredients without having to spend a ton, so I’m heading to my local No Frills to @haulhard for my Thanksgiving Haul - from farm fresh produce, to multicultural flavours, to the PC Organics line and more. #Haulhard #thanksgiving #Ad

I have a lot of things to be thankful for, and the opportunity to gather with family and friends at Thanksgiving is definitely one of them. It’s a holiday that is really rich in tradition and everyone has their favourite dishes that they grew up with. For me, it’s a great opportunity to honour all of those memories and celebrate the new. And that definitely means trying out new flavours and dishes to serve. I decided to try a little something new with my side dishes this year, and venture into new territory. I tried out this cheddar jalapeño cornbread, which is delicious, indulgent AND can make the perfect stuffing for a gluten free option. Or just a super flavourful and kind of spicy option. Obviously I want to make sure I’m getting the best quality ingredients without having to spend a ton, so I’m heading to my local No Frills to @haulhard for my Thanksgiving Haul - from farm fresh produce, to multicultural flavours, to the PC Organics line and more. #Haulhard #thanksgiving #Ad

Of all the places I have visited, Anse des Pitons in @travelsaintlucia is one of the most memorable. It was a little cloudy with a few showers the day we went there to swim, but that did nothing to dull the magic of this white sand beach nestled between two volcanic peaks. As the weather turns colder here at home, I find myself thinking of this place even more. Photo by @natashajbruno #travelsaintlucia #letherinspireyou #🇱🇨

Of all the places I have visited, Anse des Pitons in @travelsaintlucia is one of the most memorable. It was a little cloudy with a few showers the day we went there to swim, but that did nothing to dull the magic of this white sand beach nestled between two volcanic peaks. As the weather turns colder here at home, I find myself thinking of this place even more. Photo by @natashajbruno #travelsaintlucia #letherinspireyou #🇱🇨

I take pizza very seriously. Myself? Not so much. Apparently this was the perfect combination for hanging out with @josephwibe. We made delicious pizza, he told a lot of bad jokes, I tried my best to be diplomatic. 🍕🍕🍕It was a lot of fun. Head on over to his profile for the recipe (and other good ones!) #pizza #pizzatime #pizzadough #pizzaforever

This is my Dad. Four years ago today, we lost him to lung cancer. My son, his first grandchild, was only six months old. That’s all still very difficult for me to process. There’s a lot that I want to say about this disease - it’s absolutely ruthless, accompanied by so much stigma and lacking in research funding. I understand from watching people around me how difficult it is to break a nicotine addiction and it’s not to be taken lightly. I know it isn’t easy. And of course not everyone who gets lung cancer smokes, and not everyone that smokes gets lung cancer. But I know that smoking makes your odds of getting this disease much worse. My Dad deserved to live longer than he did.
I remember him for all the awesome things that he was so I will end with that: a gifted athlete and very intelligent guy that took care of his parents and his own family. He loved hockey and baseball, his Harley Davidson, his cat The Dude, his baby grandson and all of us. We love him too and miss him very much. And yes, also #cancersucks. A lot.

This is my Dad. Four years ago today, we lost him to lung cancer. My son, his first grandchild, was only six months old. That’s all still very difficult for me to process. There’s a lot that I want to say about this disease - it’s absolutely ruthless, accompanied by so much stigma and lacking in research funding. I understand from watching people around me how difficult it is to break a nicotine addiction and it’s not to be taken lightly. I know it isn’t easy. And of course not everyone who gets lung cancer smokes, and not everyone that smokes gets lung cancer. But I know that smoking makes your odds of getting this disease much worse. My Dad deserved to live longer than he did. I remember him for all the awesome things that he was so I will end with that: a gifted athlete and very intelligent guy that took care of his parents and his own family. He loved hockey and baseball, his Harley Davidson, his cat The Dude, his baby grandson and all of us. We love him too and miss him very much. And yes, also #cancersucks. A lot.

Pro parenting tip: kids sleep REALLY well after spending the evening running on a treadmill and rolling a medicine ball across the floor. (All under grown up supervision, of course.) Our whole family loved the brand new @fitsquad_training! Congrats to @itsjenniferlau and team, we are so happy for you and love your beautiful new gym. Thanks for having us there to celebrate with you! Mama and Dada need to come back for a workout now that it’s been Archer approved 💪🏼 #fitsquadtraining Photo by @e_fancy

When it comes to your health, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that there is out there? Because there's just a LOT. I know I have definitely felt that way in the past. Like so many people, taking a proactive approach to my own health has always been a huge priority for me - I took a nutrition course in university, saw a naturopathic doctor to make positive changes in my diet and with supplements, and even turned my passion for fitness into part of my career by becoming a certified Pilates instructor. But even with all of that, I still have questions about products and new developments all the time, and need answers from a source that I can trust. There is so much to know about natural wellness, and new information is always coming up. If you're like me, and you want to know the latest, I'm happy to share that my new go-to is @HBNCanada, an online community to help educate Canadians on the safety, reliability and regulation of natural health and organic products. The site was created by the experts at the Canadian Health Food Association, so I trust what I am reading. Whether I’m looking to better understand a natural health term, seeking nutritious recipes or looking for products that make my home environment healthier, I love that I can visit HealthierByNature.ca (link in my bio!) and have it all in one trustworthy place. Having a resource like this that we can access 24/7 makes working towards a healthier lifestyle so much easier.
Now that you know where to get all the latest, I want to help you get a little jump start on your natural health and wellness journey! I've got $100 gift pack from Healthier By Nature to give away. It's filled with a bunch of the latest innovations in natural health. Here's what you need to do:
1) Follow me
2) Follow @HBNCanada
3) Reply to this post by tagging a friend that would love to know more about the latest in natural health and wellness.
Good luck! Contest winner will be announced on September 19th, 2019

#ad #HBNCanada #HealthierByNature

When it comes to your health, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that there is out there? Because there's just a LOT. I know I have definitely felt that way in the past. Like so many people, taking a proactive approach to my own health has always been a huge priority for me - I took a nutrition course in university, saw a naturopathic doctor to make positive changes in my diet and with supplements, and even turned my passion for fitness into part of my career by becoming a certified Pilates instructor. But even with all of that, I still have questions about products and new developments all the time, and need answers from a source that I can trust. There is so much to know about natural wellness, and new information is always coming up. If you're like me, and you want to know the latest, I'm happy to share that my new go-to is @HBNCanada, an online community to help educate Canadians on the safety, reliability and regulation of natural health and organic products. The site was created by the experts at the Canadian Health Food Association, so I trust what I am reading. Whether I’m looking to better understand a natural health term, seeking nutritious recipes or looking for products that make my home environment healthier, I love that I can visit HealthierByNature.ca (link in my bio!) and have it all in one trustworthy place. Having a resource like this that we can access 24/7 makes working towards a healthier lifestyle so much easier. Now that you know where to get all the latest, I want to help you get a little jump start on your natural health and wellness journey! I've got $100 gift pack from Healthier By Nature to give away. It's filled with a bunch of the latest innovations in natural health. Here's what you need to do: 1) Follow me 2) Follow @HBNCanada 3) Reply to this post by tagging a friend that would love to know more about the latest in natural health and wellness. Good luck! Contest winner will be announced on September 19th, 2019 #ad #HBNCanada #HealthierByNature

A little magic for magic hour ✨🌙🌄 I do love a great party and the opportunity to get done up for a night out. (Happens a little less often lately so it’s even more special now.) For me, the best part of the party that @visualbass & I hosted with @peroni_ca was getting to connect face to face and celebrate with so many of our great people. I don’t know about you, but I value time IRL with the people I care about more than ever now. (And it’s part of what makes a great party, right?) I also loved wearing this @ted_baker dress and beautiful makeup by @ctilburymakeup. (Especially her brand new Airbrush Flawless Foundation which feels like nothing on and comes in 44 shades, which is pretty amazing.) Photo by @ndkimages ♥️

A few weeks ago, we toasted summer’s end in style with delicious food, cold @peroni_ca and so many great friends on the @broadviewhotel rooftop. Thanks so much to everyone for making magic hour that much more magical for us! (And thanks to @ted_baker & @ctilburymakeup for making me look my best ♥️) #peroniaperitivo 🎥 by @ndkimages

Anyone else have back to school burnout yet? Really, whether it’s packing healthy lunches and snacks for the kiddos or yourself (because who ever really loses that back to school feeling?) it can be a CHALLENGE to keep making things that are both delicious and have all the nutrition that we need. I find with my son that I need to be extra creative right now, because there’s still an aversion to many veggies that we are trying to overcome.
Enter these brilliant little muffins that I made - which just happen to be green like a certain big strong superhero that likes to smash things. You know the one I mean. See how I’m selling the greens to him? 😉 They are packed with a whole container of PC Organics Spinach, PC Organics Coconut Oil and Coconut Sugar (but not too much of that), bananas too plus other healthy ingredients that I got all in one visit at my local No Frills, I @haulhard there because they have everything I need. All for less than I could have paid elsewhere. And sure, I threw some dark chocolate chips in there too, because what’s a muffin without a little chocolate? Luckily for me my little superhero loves to smash these even more than store bought muffins that are full of refined sugar. He gets his greens AND his treats, and we’re both super happy! 💚 #ad #NoFrills #haulhard #backtoschool @haulhard

Anyone else have back to school burnout yet? Really, whether it’s packing healthy lunches and snacks for the kiddos or yourself (because who ever really loses that back to school feeling?) it can be a CHALLENGE to keep making things that are both delicious and have all the nutrition that we need. I find with my son that I need to be extra creative right now, because there’s still an aversion to many veggies that we are trying to overcome. Enter these brilliant little muffins that I made - which just happen to be green like a certain big strong superhero that likes to smash things. You know the one I mean. See how I’m selling the greens to him? 😉 They are packed with a whole container of PC Organics Spinach, PC Organics Coconut Oil and Coconut Sugar (but not too much of that), bananas too plus other healthy ingredients that I got all in one visit at my local No Frills, I @haulhard there because they have everything I need. All for less than I could have paid elsewhere. And sure, I threw some dark chocolate chips in there too, because what’s a muffin without a little chocolate? Luckily for me my little superhero loves to smash these even more than store bought muffins that are full of refined sugar. He gets his greens AND his treats, and we’re both super happy! 💚 #ad #NoFrills #haulhard #backtoschool @haulhard

One of the things I love most about the Toronto International Film Festival is how it creates so many conversations about film, its place in society and impact on our culture. Bear with me as I get a little nerdy here 🤓, but I minored in film in university, and this festival has always captured my imagination - from the very first time I attended the festival in 1998, all the way through years of reporting live from the red carpet. And it still does that for me. While I was previewing the #NKPRIT19 House last week, I had the opportunity to hear a great panel discussion about music biopics. It was one of those moments that made me feel excited about film all over again. That is that magic of the movies. Even more so, that is the magic of @tiff_net and all the wonderful happenings that surround this. I carry my love of film with me always, and every year this festival gives me butterflies in my stomach. Thank you @natashankpr for the opportunity to see and hear more of the magic of #TIFF19 at The IT House, and to @swarovski for the extra ✨sparkle✨ while I was there. (These earrings! 🤩)
Photo by @lilyandlilac
#SparkDelight #tiff #TIFF2019 #producersball #magicofthemovies #filmmaking #redcarpetready #filmnerd #fortheloveoffilm

One of the things I love most about the Toronto International Film Festival is how it creates so many conversations about film, its place in society and impact on our culture. Bear with me as I get a little nerdy here 🤓, but I minored in film in university, and this festival has always captured my imagination - from the very first time I attended the festival in 1998, all the way through years of reporting live from the red carpet. And it still does that for me. While I was previewing the #NKPRIT19 House last week, I had the opportunity to hear a great panel discussion about music biopics. It was one of those moments that made me feel excited about film all over again. That is that magic of the movies. Even more so, that is the magic of @tiff_net and all the wonderful happenings that surround this. I carry my love of film with me always, and every year this festival gives me butterflies in my stomach. Thank you @natashankpr for the opportunity to see and hear more of the magic of #TIFF19 at The IT House, and to @swarovski for the extra ✨sparkle✨ while I was there. (These earrings! 🤩) Photo by @lilyandlilac #SparkDelight #tiff #TIFF2019 #producersball #magicofthemovies #filmmaking #redcarpetready #filmnerd #fortheloveoffilm

Oh hi, I live here now 👋🏻 Not really, but I sure could get used to this place. It was so nice to feel right at home as a guest of the lovely @annkaplan_ownit here @mulywood for her pre-TIFF glamfest. Thank you Ann for your hospitality and the opportunity to kickoff #TIFF19 in style!
biker shorts: @fortnightlabel x @lesbest
bag: @aitorontoseoul City Tote
shirt: @gap
jacket: @blanknycjeans
fresh blonde & 💇🏼‍♀️ by @trevorodhostudios

#TIFF #tiff2019 #fortnightxlesbest #fortnightlingerie #fortnight #amyshorts #aitorontoseoul #buycanadian #wearcanadian #TFW #torontostyle #toronto #mulywood

Oh hi, I live here now 👋🏻 Not really, but I sure could get used to this place. It was so nice to feel right at home as a guest of the lovely @annkaplan_ownit here @mulywood for her pre-TIFF glamfest. Thank you Ann for your hospitality and the opportunity to kickoff #TIFF19 in style! biker shorts: @fortnightlabel x @lesbest bag: @aitorontoseoul City Tote shirt: @gap jacket: @blanknycjeans fresh blonde & 💇🏼‍♀️ by @trevorodhostudios #TIFF #tiff2019 #fortnightxlesbest #fortnightlingerie #fortnight #amyshorts #aitorontoseoul #buycanadian #wearcanadian #TFW #torontostyle #toronto #mulywood

It’s that time of year again! TIFF is here, and all the red carpets, parties and more that go along with it. It can be a lot of fun, and a lot of work for some, not to mention a little extra pressure to be camera-ready at any given moment.

Last week I was treated to the Oxy Firm facial @visageclinicdrdupere, which featured all the latest tech to gently exfoliate and boost my skin’s own collagen, plus hydrating @biologique_recherche products. It’s the kind of skincare treatment that is perfect to invest in before a big event like a wedding or TIFF. After years of covering the festival as a reporter (swipe through for a few of my favourite memories 😉), I know that the next 10 days can feel like a serious marathon, so it’s important to take care of yourself so that you are at your best. I can definitely say that my skin looks and feels incredibly soft, smooth and clear since my treatment at Visage Clinic so 🙏🏻 to all of that! And look, I totally get that not everybody is attending parties or red carpets at TIFF or things like that. So what? Your face deserves the star treatment for whatever the big moments in your life are. 🌟
Photos by @visualbass

It’s that time of year again! TIFF is here, and all the red carpets, parties and more that go along with it. It can be a lot of fun, and a lot of work for some, not to mention a little extra pressure to be camera-ready at any given moment. Last week I was treated to the Oxy Firm facial @visageclinicdrdupere, which featured all the latest tech to gently exfoliate and boost my skin’s own collagen, plus hydrating @biologique_recherche products. It’s the kind of skincare treatment that is perfect to invest in before a big event like a wedding or TIFF. After years of covering the festival as a reporter (swipe through for a few of my favourite memories 😉), I know that the next 10 days can feel like a serious marathon, so it’s important to take care of yourself so that you are at your best. I can definitely say that my skin looks and feels incredibly soft, smooth and clear since my treatment at Visage Clinic so 🙏🏻 to all of that! And look, I totally get that not everybody is attending parties or red carpets at TIFF or things like that. So what? Your face deserves the star treatment for whatever the big moments in your life are. 🌟 Photos by @visualbass