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…
There was so much interest in last week’s post about feeding a family with diverse preferences that I wanted to share one of the kid-friendlier recipes in my 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook , this Roasted Tomato and Chicken Pasta. I use chicken thighs because they’re more forgiving than breasts, and easier on the budget, which helps if you’re feeding a…
Earlier this week the lovely ladies on the Taming Crazy podcast talked about heart disease in women and reviewed my 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook *. I listened and enjoyed their casual banter about the realities of midlife for women. It was like having coffee with friends. One comment about the cookbook caught my attention: One of the…
A couple of weeks ago I shared my first cooking video and a couple of friends / followers asked about nutritional yeast: It’s used in a few recipes in my 30-Minute Heart Healthy cookbook *, so I thought others might enjoy getting the lowdown on this mystery ingredient… What is nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast, sometimes called “nooch” by…
I’m currently hosting a chapter-by-chapter tour of my cookbook in a private Facebook group . (Join us if you like – it’s not too late.) It’s so much fun connecting with people who’ve bought the book and seeing what they do with the recipes. I’m also answering their questions, like this one: “You recommend…
If you’ve heard the nutrition news this week, I’m guessing you are at least rolling your eyes. This tweet captured my feelings perfectly: Nutrition is in the news today so make sure to buy your local dietitian a drink. #RDchat #MedEd — Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD (@kcklatt) September 30, 2019 If you haven’t…