Plant-Based Meat Alternatives for Heart Health? (Part 2)
As promised, I’ve been experimenting with plant-based meat alternatives. Prior to this we would have the occasional veggie burger or a dish made with veggie…
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Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp
When I was a teenager I typed up my mother’s favourite recipes (with an actual typewriter!) and put them in a binder in sheet protectors….
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Are There any Heart-Healthy(ish) Veggie Burgers?
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…
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Label Reading Example: Do I Prioritize Sodium or Saturated Fat?
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…
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Eating for Heart Health on Vacation
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…
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5 Problems to Watch for in “Heart-Healthy” Meal Plans
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…
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Crunchy Peanut Cabbage Salad
It was so hot this week I thought we needed a salad recipe on the blog, and ideally one with relatively affordable ingredients, given the…
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The Best Cereals for Heart Health
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…
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What to Pack for Heart Health at the Lake
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…
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Which is Better for Heart Health, Butter or Margarine?
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…
