Last week, in part 1 of this series , I talked about how much you may be able to lower your cholesterol with food, why it might be worth trying, even if you’re on cholesterol-lowering medication, and three dietary strategies: Peanuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds… (all things nut and seed) Barley, psyllium, kidney beans, chia…
Last week I did an inventory of my blog, and realized I haven’t written anything here on cholesterol. I have a basic overview of using food to address heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure , pre-diabetes , and a discussion of why I don’t focus on weight loss . But not cholesterol. It’s complicated. Controversial. Easier to discuss in…
About half of all Americans eat a sandwich every day , and Canadians aren’t likely much different. Sandwiches are convenient and satisfying, but if you’re trying to reduce your risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, you might be scratching your head thinking up alternatives to the ham and other processed meats we typically find between the slices.
In the spirit of it being Valentine’s Day tomorrow, and Heart Month to boot, I thought it would be fun to do something about the heart health benefits of chocolate. There’s just one problem. While there are numerous studies suggesting that chocolate may be good for our cardiovascular health, they’re based on very low quality evidence .…
Today is World Nutella Day and February is Heart Month, so I thought it was a good time to remind you that you can make your own chocolate spread, tastier than the original, in my dark chocolate-loving opinion. Plus instead of being mostly sugar and palm oil , it’s mostly creamy cashews, with their heart-healthy fat,…
Raise your hand if you need more energy right about now. Or a mood boost? The end of the year is packed with so many celebrations and extra to-do’s that sometimes you want to just hide in bed. Am I projecting here? Maybe. This week and the chaos it brought…
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…
This simple soup comes together in no time. Enjoy it with a whole-wheat roll and you’ve got a light, simple meal loaded with both veggies and flavour. Or top each bowl with some chopped avocado or homemade baked tortilla chips. If you’re using store-bought salsa, look for a brand with…
