Dietitians love food. We love to break bread with loved ones, especially at the holidays. And while we might savour some shortbread or egg nog, our not-so-secret superpower is making vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and even legumes truly shine. Even after a cardiac event, even if you have type…
Whether it’s new or years in the past, having a heart problem presents unique challenges during the holidays. From negotiating piles of treats to an overloaded schedule or relatives offering unsolicited advice, here are a few tips for keeping the joy in the season: Flex your “no” muscles. You now have…
(I first published this in November 2016 and again last year. I’ve just added six new gift ideas and updated the rest with current links and prices. Happy shopping!)
Well, not literally a grain of salt. You know, sodium and all. (#joke #cornyIknow) Today is World Diabetes Day, so I was planning to share a few simple words about prediabetes, which comes up often in my practice. An estimated 22% of Canadians have it . Yikes! Then I saw one too many diabetes articles…
Since I published my guide to eating well after a heart attack , two people have emailed to ask this question. This FAQ will definitely be in the next version, but for now, I’ll answer it here: Nope. If you like the taste of sea salt better, go for it, but don’t be fooled by slick marketing. It’s…
One of the complaints we hear about meal planning is that it’s impossible to predict our lives with that kind of precision: Who will be home? At what time? What will they be in the mood for? Will there be leftovers from last night? My solution: Pantry meals! What are…
Eating more vegetables and fruit is one of the most effective, most agreed upon practices associated with better cardiac outcomes, but people continue to struggle with it. I’m not naming names, but let’s just say I’ve seen some painfully dull looking salads at Canadian restaurant chains. Don’t martyr yourself in…
We’ve had a few weeks of recipes and other fun, light content. Now I want to share something more serious. When I went back to university to study nutrition in 2003, weight loss was accepted without question as both achievable and a central part of the dietitian’s role. I went…