Plan a Scrumptious Heart-Healthy Picnic
Summer is almost halfway over! (Once again, too fast.) If you haven’t had a picnic yet, what are you waiting for? Enjoying a relaxing meal…
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7 Summer Salt Swaps for a Healthy Heart
(Say That Ten Times Fast!) Over the years, many clients have told me that summer is a tough time to keep sodium in check. Road…
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Why Dipping Veggies in Ranch Dressing is Better for Heart Health Than You Think
A member in my Sweet Spot Kitchen program asked recently, “Can you suggest an alternative to ranch dressing for dipping vegetables?” I can (below), but…
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What to Eat Before and After Exercise in Cardiac Rehabilitation
If you’re embracing physical activity after a heart attack or other cardiac event, way to go! The benefits are indisputable – besides reducing your risk…
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The Surprisingly Simple Trick That Solved my Meal Planning Headache
“I am SO tired of having to figure out what’s for dinner.” I hear you. I was too. Day after day after day. If you’re…
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How To Be More Consistent with Heart-Healthy Eating
If you’ve committed to eating more veggies, fish, and beans, but then slipped back into old habits, you’re not alone! Researchers found that the percentage…
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How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet When You’re 10,000km Away (part 2)
In part one of this series I shared the dietary guidance from four randomized controlled trials that found significant improvements in cardiovascular outcomes in people…
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How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet When You’re 10,000km Away (part 1)
To many people here in cold, landlocked Canada (and much of the US), adopting a Mediterranean dietary pattern (MedDP) sounds as realistic as swimming with…
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Are you operating under any nutrition misconceptions?
Just a short blog post this week – a story to illustrate a point. Science proponents talk about “misinformation,” when incorrect ideas are passed along…
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7 Evidence-based Steps to Changing Your Eating Habits
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Do you need to hit the reset button on heart-healthy eating? Do…
