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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…
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…
7 Foods That Can Help with High Triglycerides
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…
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…
Heart-Healthy Barley Pilaf with Asparagus
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…
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,…
Costco for Dinner?
You pop into Costco after work for a few necessities and the row of enticing prepared foods in the deli calls your name. It’s been…
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…
