Ask someone what they can do to address high blood pressure (aka hypertension), and the first answer is nearly always something like “cut back on salt”. We dietitians also like to teach people about foods you can add that can help (that’s the DASH approach). But rarely do I hear talk…
This surprisingly simple, crowd-pleasing dessert can help you get more fruit and whole grains, helpful for addressing high blood pressure, while still eating food you enjoy. It’s one of the seven favourite recipes included in the planning guide for my free 10-Day Blood Pressure Challenge , which ran from Feb 14-24 for Heart Month.…
For the most part, Canada’s new food guide, finally unveiled today, was designed with cardiovascular disease prevention in mind. A background document, Canada’s dietary guidelines , notes that “cardiovascular disease is a serious public health concern.” Many of the scientific reports used for the “what to eat” aspect of the guide were focused on cardiovascular health, such…
I had the pleasure of doing my “Eating for Energy” workshop this week at a corporate health fair, but ran out of time to answer one of the questions that had been posed at the start: “What are my thoughts on 100% unsweetened fruit juice?” Since I wrote up the answer…
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…
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…
