Recently a participant in my community for people with heart concerns reached out with a question that I get often, or at least a variation on it, so I’m sharing here, with their permission. If label reading sometimes leaves you without a clear choice, this one’s for you. “Cheryl: Here’s a…
Last week I wrote about three heart-health related changes to Canada’s nutrition label , and invited readers to submit questions about the label in our Facebook group. One of the questions that popped up: “What is your stance on having cholesterol on the labels? Should the focus be on cholesterol, or saturated/trans fats?” I’m sharing…
Have you noticed that the nutrition labels in Canada have quietly been getting a makeover? Health Canada announced several changes back on December 14, 2016, with a five-year window for the food industry to adjust. I thought the deadline was coming up, but it turns out that manufacturers were given a one-year grace period…
Most people are quite aware that Coke, Pepsi, and other sodas are liquid sugar bombs. Since going into private practice, I’ve been invited to speak at numerous events about healthy eating, and I’m happy to report seeing less and less pop being offered to attendees (although it’s not gone… see picture below, taken…