A few years ago I wrote a blog post called “ What to cook when you don’t feel like cooking .” I pull it out when brainstorming with clients who are struggling with a lack of time and energy for cooking. Lately though, some have said that they’re not up for even that much time in the kitchen. Heart…
Every year in Canada, Dietitian’s Day is celebrated on the third Wednesday in March. Isn’t it nice that so many people are honouring us this year? Celebrations have moved mostly online, with virtual concerts and parades. At home people will be raising glasses of green beer (we dietitians love our…
Can you believe it’s only been a year since the pandemic really started to impact our lives, at least here in Canada? It feels to me like forever — I see crowded maskless gatherings in movies and have to remind myself that it’s normal. I’ve been reflecting on how our…
Have you heard of sofrito? It was new to me in 2013 when I saw it mentioned in the first major report from the PREDIMED study , which showed about 30% fewer heart events in people in Spain randomly assigned to follow a Mediterranean (versus low-fat) diet. What exactly were they eating,…
I participated in the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit for the first time this year. So good! So much positive energy and information, I wanted to share some highlights here. If you don’t have heart disease, you might appreciate the tips below about prevention and preparation, because it can happen to any of us. If…
We have this problem in my house… no one likes to eat the bread heels / ends / crusts. Whatever you call them, no one here wants them. But I hate to waste them, so I collect them in a bag in the freezer. I can’t make enough bread crumbs…
Last week I talked about weight loss and heart health , and how a focus on healthy habits like eating a more Mediterranean-style diet is likely to be more beneficial to your long-term health than a focus on weight loss. This week I’d like to add a few thoughts about weight gain. When people come to me with concerns about…
Although I make no secret of the fact that I practice a health-first, not weight-focused approach, weight loss comes up day after day, especially this year with the pandemic. I get it. If you don’t fit into the “normal” weight category, you’ve likely heard from health professionals, your family, and…