We have this problem in my house… no one likes to eat the bread heels / ends / crusts. Whatever you call them, no one here wants them. But I hate to waste them, so I collect them in a bag in the freezer. I can’t make enough bread crumbs…
So you’ve gained weight?
Last week I talked about weight loss and heart health , and how a focus on healthy habits like eating a more Mediterranean-style diet is likely to be more beneficial to your long-term health than a focus on weight loss. This week I’d like to add a few thoughts about weight gain. When people come to me with concerns about…
So you want to lose weight for the sake of your heart?
Although I make no secret of the fact that I practice a health-first, not weight-focused approach, weight loss comes up day after day, especially this year with the pandemic. I get it. If you don’t fit into the “normal” weight category, you’ve likely heard from health professionals, your family, and…
Join the Sweet Spot “go-to” list challenge
The challenge ran from January 9 to 14, but people seemed to really enjoy it, so I’m leaving it up, with automated email prompts to walk you through the process of setting up your Go-To List and share some heart-healthy recipes to get the ball rolling. Wait. Tell me more.…
Festive food for a small table
Full disclosure: It’s December 19 and I’m doing my Christmas meal planning here. Some people are smart enough to do this two or three weeks early, but I am definitely not one of them! So as I’m contemplating options, I’ll share and help you out, in case you’re a last-minute…
What to cook when you don’t feel like cooking
Too tired to cook? Too busy? Just don’t feel like it? I get it. Most of us need a break from cooking every once in a while. But if once in a while has turned into several nights a week, and you’re stopping at McDonald’s, ordering a pizza, or picking…
How intuitive eating can help with emotional eating
The number one concern people raise with me in consults right now is emotional eating. No surprise there: In countries like Canada, unless you’re old enough to remember World War 2, this has been perhaps the most difficult time we’ve collectively lived through. We’re feeling some pretty big emotions. You…
20 Locally-sourced gifts for the heart-healthy kitchen
Every year I update and share the same holiday gift idea list based on my favourite trusted kitchen tools with links to Amazon or other major retailers for easy shopping. But this year it feels like (1) we need some fresh ideas! and (2) we must focus our holiday spending on local businesses, since…