So You Want to Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol? (Part 1)
Last week I did an inventory of my blog, and realized I haven’t written anything here on cholesterol. I have a basic overview of using…
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So You Want to Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol? (Part 2)
Last week, in part 1 of this series, I talked about how much you may be able to lower your cholesterol with food, why it…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Gift Ideas for a Heart-Healthy (and Happy) Kitchen
Black Friday is this week, which is generally my reminder to get it together and start gift planning. Perhaps you organized people are done or…
10 Locally-Sourced Food Gifts for the Heart-Healthy Kitchen
I used to share a holiday gift idea list based on my favourite trusted kitchen tools, with links to Amazon or other major retailers for…
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…
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….
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…
