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Ten desserts that hit the sweet spot
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Ten desserts that hit the sweet spot

Cheryl Strachan
March 11, 2022

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 clear is a priority. Even if you have diabetes. People used to think of “heart-healthy” eating as being all about what you avoid – low-fat, low-sodium,…

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Seven heart-healthy things to do with chocolate
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Seven heart-healthy things to do with chocolate

Cheryl Strachan
February 13, 2020

In the spirit of it being Valentine’s Day tomorrow, and Heart Month to boot, I thought it would be fun to do something about the heart health benefits of chocolate. There’s just one problem. While there are numerous studies suggesting that chocolate may be good for our cardiovascular health, they’re based on very low quality evidence .…

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Recipe: Chocolate Power Smoothie
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Recipe: Chocolate Power Smoothie

Cheryl Strachan
September 28, 2019

Well gang, the cookbook launched last week so I’m sharing one last recipe here from it and then I’ll get back to my usual reviews and random thoughts about practical, low-stress, satisfying eating and living for heart health. But first, announcement! I’m trying something new… If you’ve picked up the book,…

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