A client asked last week if I could suggest any veggie burgers or other plant-based meat alternatives. I had to admit I haven’t taken a close look at this category, but it seemed like we were due. Plant-based meat alternatives are more widespread than I realized. In North America, sales…
Recently a participant in my community for people with heart concerns reached out with a question that I get often, or at least a variation on it, so I’m sharing here, with their permission. If label reading sometimes leaves you without a clear choice, this one’s for you. “Cheryl: Here’s a…
Lately it feels like most of my clients are troubled by what summer travel has done to their eating habits. Are you feeling this way too? “I was doing so well getting on the right track and then when I went on vacation I ended up right back at the…
If you’ve had a heart attack, stent, or surgery, getting a “heart-healthy” meal plan can seem like a the ultimate solution. “Just give me a plan and I’ll follow it,” is a request I’ve heard countless times. After a life-threatening health scare, people are understandably motivated and may go hunting…
Cereal isn’t often thought of as a wholesome food these days, but actually some cereals are mostly whole grain and deliver a hefty dose of heart-healthy fibre. They’re also a fine vehicle for fruit, nuts, and seeds, as I illustrated in last year’s diabetes-friendly breakfast makeover . And when it’s hot or you’re…
We started our summer, as so many Canadians do, with a week at the lake visiting family. That’s actually my picture above, not a stock photo! (It’s Lower Fishing Lake in Saskatchewan.) We enjoyed visiting with loved ones that we hadn’t seen for three summers, but my, there were a…
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…
