This is an incredibly common question, and for good reason! People hear that something like Becel is heart-healthy, whether from marketing or from a healthcare professional, but butter is natural, and isn’t that better? People have very strong feelings about this one. The good news is that a small amount…
If your triglycerides are high, you’ve probably been told to lose weight and cut out sugar and/or carbs. Boo. The conventional advice for this problem is so unhelpful! Weight loss from dietary change is almost always temporary. Our bodies fight to regain lost weight. And focusing on what not to…
Have you met my husband? We affectionately call him Mr. Sweet Spot around here, because he suggested the term “Sweet Spot Nutrition” for good-for-you food that you actually enjoy eating, something he didn’t think possible before I came into his life. Mr. Sweet Spot is a communications guy who likes…
Did you know that pearl barley has 2-3 times the fibre as brown rice? (Including more cholesterol and blood sugar friendly soluble fibre.) Plus it has a heartier, chewy texture. As we saw in last week’s post , it’s one of the more affordable grains. Grown in Canada too. Do you need more…
Eating with heart health in mind can seem painfully expensive, from omega-3 eggs to wild salmon and quinoa. In reality though, many cardioprotective foods are actually quite budget friendly! Last week we talked about how to keep a lid on your fruit and vegetable budget . This week we’ll take a look at the cost of the other key components of…
One of the challenges of heart-healthy eating can be the cost of fruit and vegetables, and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, it’s on the rise, along with food and goods in general. Did you know, for example, that a medium apple, which provides about 95 calories, costs about a dollar today at my local store*? A package…
You pop into Costco after work for a few necessities and the row of enticing prepared foods in the deli calls your name. It’s been a long day — wouldn’t it be nice to take a break from cooking tonight? But if you’re like most of my clients, and heart…
Raise your hand if you like a bit of something sweet now and then. Me too! Good news! That’s okay, even if keeping your arteries clear is a priority. Even if you have diabetes. People used to think of “heart-healthy” eating as being all about what you avoid – low-fat, low-sodium,…