The American Heart Association (AHA) released a 17-page review of the scientific literature on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease this week and the half-page that everyone seems to be fixated on is the section that ends with the statement, “we advise against the use of coconut oil.” Since 72% of the American public thinks coconut oil…
If you’ve followed for a while, you know I have a soft spot for Costco. Last year I posted the Costco favourites of twelve Calgary dietitians , and I usually brave the crowds to stock up for my family at least once a month. A few Costco foods, however, make my pet peeve list.…
A long-time client recently shared that he’d told his doctor “Cheryl’s taught me that food isn’t evil. That takes all the pressure off.” He went on to joke, “I just need to keep the comfort food to a dull roar.” Those comments feel especially relevant this month (Nutrition Month), since…
I did a sugar workshop yesterday at a convention. We talked about hidden sugar, how much is too much, and what to do with sugar cravings. The biggest surprise to participants? The amount of sugar in vanilla yogurt. Manufacturers generally add sugar to all flavoured yogurts (unless they’re artificially sweetened).…
Do you LOVE peanut butter? It’s delicious, right? And if you don’t have allergies in your house, peanut butter can be a heart-healthy, affordable, convenient, nutritious protein source. People often tell me they think it’s “bad.” Not so! (Either way, can we not think of food as good or bad,…
Okay, seriously people. It has been COLD. Polar vortex is right. For eight of the past eleven days, Calgary has woken up to -20C (-4F) or colder, and the others weren’t much warmer. Saskatchewanites may be rolling their eyes right now, but bear with us, Calgarians need our Chinooks. The…
I think about half of America and much of Canada woke up today feeling tired and upset — a perfect storm for overeating. Volunteers in sleep studies typically eat hundreds of extra calories when sleep-deprived. Stress is often cited as the number one trigger for emotional eating. But you don’t…
