7 Steps to Jumpstart Heart-Healthy Eating
Have you enjoyed a few more cookies and less greens than usual in the past few weeks? That’s okay! Food traditions are an important part…
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Low-Sodium Pasta Pomodoro
Who doesn’t love pasta? So hearty and satisfying! And pasta can be a vehicle for many heart-healthy ingredients: Vegetables, olive oil, chicken, even fish. But…
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Inspiredgo Review: Salad in a Flash
Do you aspire to eat more salads, but often end up with slimy vegetables in the crisper instead? Do you lack the time or energy…
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When “heart-healthy” isn’t the healthiest choice
We tend to think of heart-healthy nutrition principles as widely applicable. If prioritizing vegetables, watching salt, and limiting juice is good for us, why not…
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Bringing Cottage Cheese to Life
A few weeks ago I emailed my latest blog post along with an example of what’s been cooking in my kitchen, as I usually do….
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Label reading for heart health in Canada: The definitive guide
Introduction There is so much nutrition information on packaged food, people often struggle to make sense of it all. Even if you’ve been reading labels…
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The Least Expensive Nuts and Seeds for Heart Health
Did you know that eating nuts every day can lower your LDL cholesterol by 5-7%, triglycerides by 5-10%, and risk of major cardiovascular events by…
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Canada’s New Alcohol Guidance: Your Heart Health Questions Answered
If you’re in Canada, by now you’ve likely heard something about the new guidance on alcohol and health from the Canadian Centre for Substance Use…
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Keto, Mediterranean, or Fasting for Heart Health?
Last month I attended a “Diet Debate,” where speakers argued for various approaches, including Mediterranean, ketogenic, and intermittent fasting. The speaker defending the ketogenic diet…
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Doing a Food Gift Basket for Someone Who’s Had a Heart Attack? What to Choose, What to Lose.
If a friend, colleague, or loved one has had a heart attack, stent, or heart surgery, a get well food basket is a thoughtful and…
