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…
If you’ve followed for a while, you know I have a soft spot for Costco. Last year I posted the Costco favourites of twelve Calgary dietitians , and I usually brave the crowds to stock up for my family at least once a month. A few Costco foods, however, make my pet peeve list.…
Do you LOVE peanut butter? It’s delicious, right? And if you don’t have allergies in your house, peanut butter can be a heart-healthy, affordable, convenient, nutritious protein source. People often tell me they think it’s “bad.” Not so! (Either way, can we not think of food as good or bad,…