(I first published this in November 2016 and again last year. I’ve just added six new gift ideas and updated the rest with current links and prices. Happy shopping!)
Sea salt: Is it any healthier than table salt?
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…
From ho-hum to veggie love
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…
Watching your sodium? 5 surprising ways to boost flavour
Did you ever notice that people think about salt, sugar, and other demonized foods in all or nothing terms? They’re either good or bad, in or out. So one of the most common questions I get when speaking about blood pressure is, “How can I make food taste good, now…
June 23 Weekly Meal Plan
As I explained last week , I’m sharing our weekly meal plans for four weeks, to see if people find it helpful. It’s only been out there a week, and it’s risen to #4 on my blog, after three older posts that get traffic from Google searches, so that’s a good sign! We’re heading into…
Meal planning part 2: My indispensable go-to meal and snack list
Last week I kicked off a four-part meal planning series with a behind-the-scenes look at how I use Evernote to organize the hundreds of recipes I’ve collected over the years. Here’s where we’ve been, and where we’re going: Magically searchable recipe collection (This week) Indispensable go-to meal and snack list Pre-populated grocery list Four basic (plus three bonus) steps to weekly meal planning . Part one was for keeners, but this one is crucial for anyone who…