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….
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…
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…
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…
Boost Your Vegetable Intake with This Quick Trick
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…
Budget-Friendly Heart-Healthy Food Part 2: Whole Grains and Proteins
Eating with heart health in mind can seem painfully expensive, from omega-3 eggs to wild salmon and quinoa. In reality though, many cardioprotective foods are…
How to Keep a Lid on Your Fruit and Vegetable Budget
One of the challenges of heart-healthy eating can be the cost of fruit and vegetables, and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, it’s on the rise,…
Ten Desserts That Hit the Sweet Spot
Raise your hand if you like a bit of something sweet now and then. Me too! Good news! That’s okay, even if keeping your arteries…
20 Heart-Healthy Food Ideas for Stocking a Hotel Room
We’ve just returned from a few weeks of travelling here in Alberta, trying to stay on track with heart-healthy(ish) eating while on the go, and…
How to Not Eat ALL the Cheese, ALL the Time
I recently wrote a post reviewing the research around cheese and heart disease, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. The bottom line was that cheese appears to…
