We’ve heard it before – babies come with a lot of gear! But so many accessories can be overwhelming, especially for first time parents, and honestly, they’re not all essential. We’ve rounded up the top must-have baby items to add to your baby registry so you can make sure you...

A new survey guides Canada Beef’s efforts in communicating the importance of iron for babies. Read on to learn more.  Health Canada’s infant feeding guidelines recommend that a baby’s first solid foods be iron-rich, calling out meats like beef as a best source of high-quality iron. While this guidance was...

Expecting a Baby? Time to Increase Your Iron Intake. Iron is vital for a baby’s development, yet many moms-to-be are iron-deficient.  When women become pregnant, their iron needs jump by 50 percent—from 18 mg a day to 27 mg a day—and for good reason: Iron is vital for a healthy...

It’s a no-brainer—your baby’s brain is the key to who your little one will become. But what does it take for the human brain to develop properly? Keep reading to learn more. As parents we want to do everything we possibly can to help our kids get a head start...

  This is a version of pulled beef meaning the beef will be fall-apart tender – the perfect texture for baby. Serve as pulled beef tucked into pita or naan for a handheld dinner or serve with rice if you like.   Prep time: 25 minutes  Cook time: 2 hours 11...

This quick version of Shepherd’s Pie gives you all the delicious flavours of the traditional version without the hassle of layering. Mashed potatoes are topped with the ground beef and veggie mixture combined with a simple but delicious pan gravy.  Serves 4 (adult servings)  Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time:...

Steak and Potato Skillet Dinner Recipe Yes – your baby is ready for a meat-and-potatoes dinner just like the rest of the family. Try this one with an added kick of lemon. Did you know that lemon juice boosts the absorption of iron from non-meat foods that contain iron? Servings:...

Here’s a recipe of Latin influence that the whole family can enjoy. DYK that by combining the beef with beans, the meat boosts absorption of the non-heme iron from the beans – that’s a doubled-up iron benefit from beef: heme iron + better absorption of non-heme iron (by 150%!!). Prep...