Bringing Cottage Cheese to Life
A few weeks ago I emailed my latest blog post along with an example of what’s been cooking in my kitchen, as I usually do….
The Satisfying Snacks Getting us Through the Pandemic
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from people during the pandemic is about cravings and snacking, so I thought I’d share some of the nutritious…
Recipe: Blueberry-Ricotta Swirl
Sharing another recipe this week from my new 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook: Blueberry-Ricotta Swirl. It’s almost cheating to call this a recipe because it’s so…
Costco Snacks, Part Two
Last week I shared my thoughts on Costco crackers, but I scope-creeped my way into also talking about some of the chips and other crispy…
Costco Review: Whole-Grain Crackers and Other Crunchy Crispy Snacks
You’ve heard it before: Whole grains are good for us! Eating more whole grains has been tied to lowered incidence of heart disease, diabetes, constipation,…
Recipe: Blood Pressure Friendly Berry Tart
This surprisingly simple, crowd-pleasing dessert can help you get more fruit and whole grains, helpful for addressing high blood pressure, while still eating food you…
Want to Eat More Fruit and Vegetables? Try This.
We all know that eating more fruit and veggies promotes better health, heart health in particular. But somehow the end of the day comes and…
Meal Planning Part 2: My Indispensable Go-To Meal and Snack List
Last week I kicked off a four-part meal planning series with a behind-the-scenes look at how I use Evernote to organize the hundreds of recipes…
Five Costco Foods That Aren’t as Healthy as They Look
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,…
Recipe: Whole-Grain Banana Chocolate Chip “Marla” Muffins
This is a favourite in our house – I bet I’ve made them over 100 times. My family loves them, they are 100% whole grain (rare for…
