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…
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…
