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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives for Heart Health? (Part 2)
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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives for Heart Health? (Part 2)

October 23, 2022April 24, 2023

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…

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Are There any Heart-Healthy(ish) Veggie Burgers?
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Are There any Heart-Healthy(ish) Veggie Burgers?

September 11, 2022April 24, 2023

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…

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Soy: An Overlooked Tool In Our Cholesterol-Lowering Toolbox
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Soy: An Overlooked Tool In Our Cholesterol-Lowering Toolbox

March 4, 2022March 20, 2023

Note from Cheryl: This is a guest post about soy written by Julianna Bennett, a dietetic student at Unity Health Toronto, with support from her…

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Flax for Heart Health: Not Just Another Seed
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Flax for Heart Health: Not Just Another Seed

April 20, 2021April 24, 2023

Editor’s note: I’m excited to share this guest post, from Jessica Dugan, a dietetic student at the University of Alberta. Thanks to Jessica for researching…

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Mediterranean Sofrito and Lentils
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Mediterranean Sofrito and Lentils

March 6, 2021March 20, 2023

Have you heard of sofrito? It was new to me in 2013 when I saw it mentioned in the first major report from the PREDIMED…

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Heart-Healthy French Toast Berry Cobbler
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Heart-Healthy French Toast Berry Cobbler

February 6, 2021April 24, 2023

We have this problem in my house… no one likes to eat the bread heels / ends / crusts. Whatever you call them, no one…

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6 Delicious Uses for That Bag of Chickpeas
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6 Delicious Uses for That Bag of Chickpeas

June 21, 2020April 24, 2023

At the start of March, when we were stocking the pantry with a few extra staples, just in case, I ordered a bag of dried…

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Recipe: Black Bean Salsa Soup
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Recipe: Black Bean Salsa Soup

November 22, 2019March 20, 2023

This simple soup comes together in no time. Enjoy it with a whole-wheat roll and you’ve got a light, simple meal loaded with both veggies…

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10 Easy Ways to Add More Protein to Your Plant-Based Meals
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10 Easy Ways to Add More Protein to Your Plant-Based Meals

October 25, 2019April 24, 2023

I recently hosted a chapter-by-chapter tour of my cookbook in a private Facebook group. It was so much fun connecting with people who’ve bought the…

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Recipe: Leek, Butter Bean, and Parmesan Orzo
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Recipe: Leek, Butter Bean, and Parmesan Orzo

September 6, 2019March 20, 2023

In the spirit of cooler weather and busier schedules, I’m happy to share some comfort food, or at least another recipe for it, from my…

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