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Join the Sweet Spot “go-to” list challenge
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Join the Sweet Spot “go-to” list challenge

Cheryl Strachan
January 2, 2021

I offered to host a challenge to kick off this year, subscribers voted, and the winner was… “Building out your heart-healthy ‘go-to’ meal collection.” I’m all for getting organized in January, especially in the kitchen. So we did it! The challenge ran from January 9 to 14, but people seemed…

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Festive food for a small table
Meal Plans, What to Eat

Festive food for a small table

Cheryl Strachan
December 19, 2020

Full disclosure: It’s December 19 and I’m doing my Christmas meal planning here. Some people are smart enough to do this two or three weeks early, but I am definitely not one of them! So as I’m contemplating options, I’ll share and help you out, in case you’re a last-minute…

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What to cook when you don’t feel like cooking
What to Eat

What to cook when you don’t feel like cooking

Cheryl Strachan
December 16, 2020

Too tired to cook? Too busy? Just don’t feel like it? I get it. Most of us need a break from cooking every once in a while. But if once in a while has turned into several nights a week, and you’re stopping at McDonald’s, ordering a pizza, or picking…

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How intuitive eating can help with emotional eating
How to Eat

How intuitive eating can help with emotional eating

Cheryl Strachan
December 13, 2020

The number one concern people raise with me in consults right now is emotional eating. No surprise there: In countries like Canada, unless you’re old enough to remember World War 2, this has been perhaps the most difficult time we’ve collectively lived through. We’re feeling some pretty big emotions. You…

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20 Locally-sourced gifts for the heart-healthy kitchen
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20 Locally-sourced gifts for the heart-healthy kitchen

Cheryl Strachan
November 26, 2020

Every year I update and share the same holiday gift idea list based on my favourite trusted kitchen tools with links to Amazon or other major retailers for easy shopping. But this year it feels like (1) we need some fresh ideas! and (2) we must focus our holiday spending on local businesses, since…

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How three Calgary nurses are navigating COVID-19
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How three Calgary nurses are navigating COVID-19

Cheryl Strachan
November 21, 2020

Does it feel to you like COVID-19 is everywhere all of a sudden? Scores of people I know are either testing positive, learning that they may have been exposed, or sharing such stories about their family and friends. News reports that case numbers are rising exponentially are starting to feel…

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10 low-sugar beverages that aren’t (plain old) water
What to Eat

10 low-sugar beverages that aren’t (plain old) water

Cheryl Strachan
November 14, 2020

I was brainstorming with a client this week on ways to stay hydrated in a demanding work setting while wearing a mask all day. A challenge for sure. “Just drink more water” is easy to say, harder to do. And what if you’re not keen on water? We strategized about…

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An ode to oatmeal
What to Eat

An ode to oatmeal

Cheryl Strachan
November 7, 2020

I looked at the weather forecast (snow) this morning and my brain said oatmeal. Do you love oatmeal too? It’s warm, satisfying, and a blank canvas for as many varieties of fruit, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners as you can dream up. It can even be made savoury! And side benefit……

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Am still a Triscuit fan but lately it’s all Finn Am still a Triscuit fan but lately it’s all Finn Crisp. Thank you to the client who alerted me to these light rye wafers. 👍👍 #snackideas #wholegrain #hearthealthy #sweetspotfood 😊❤️
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Is meal planning overwhelming because of this? The Is meal planning overwhelming because of this? The paradox of choice… too many options! Can you relate?
My solution: The "Go-To List," a small subset of your entire recipe collection... those "keepers" for everyday eating.
Join us starting tomorrow for the 6-day Go-To List Challenge, to set up and start to build out your go-to list in about ten minutes a day. We’ll be sharing quick heart-healthy recipes to consider, and cheering us on as we get organized around meal planning for 2021.
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This was our (quick) dinner and it so hit the comf This was our (quick) dinner and it so hit the comfort food sweet spot we needed tonight. From @dinnerwithjulie 👌👌. I know not everyone loves kale, but I’m generous with the toppings: in this case olive oil, sautéed red onions, feta cheese, pine nuts , and lemon juice. I swapped out the quinoa for farro because I love it. Also, tip with the kale, it’s better if you chop it up into smaller pieces and sauté it a bit as in this recipe. Raw and in big pieces it is really awful. https://www.dinnerwithjulie.com/2012/02/02/kale-quinoa-salad-cranberries-feta/
Loved this dish from the new @ohsheglows cookbook. Loved this dish from the new @ohsheglows cookbook. She’s always so innovative! Hiding beneath those tomatoes is a savoury mix of mostly steel cut oats and (frozen) cauliflower that took about 5-10 minutes to dump into the instant pot. I slow-roasted cherry tomatoes (swipe to see) for the super-yummy topping, but she has a number of other suggestions. Great satisfying weeknight meal. 👍👍 #oatsfordinner #bringiton #januarycomfortfood #hearthealthy! #sweetspotfood ❤️😋
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