Eating for Heart Health on Vacation
Lately it feels like most of my clients are troubled by what summer travel has done to their eating habits. Are you feeling this way…
What to Pack for Heart Health at the Lake
We started our summer, as so many Canadians do, with a week at the lake visiting family. That’s actually my picture above, not a stock…
Got Halloween Candy? A Perfect Opportunity to Practice Mindful Eating
Halloween is around the corner and if you don’t have a stash of candy squirrelled away in your home, chances are you will soon. How…
Samosas: A (Short) Short Story
I’m still catching up after last week’s deep dive on bread and heart health. Perhaps you too from reading it? So hopefully you’ll forgive me…
Festive Food for a Small Table
Full disclosure: It’s December 19 and I’m doing my Christmas meal planning here. Some people are smart enough to do this two or three weeks…
Adventures in Camping Cuisine
Like so many people, 2020 has been our year of camping. Prior to this we might have gone once a year, for a couple of…
Need an Energy and Mood Boost Through the Holidays? Try This.
Raise your hand if you need more energy right about now. Or a mood boost? The end of the year is packed with so many…
12 Days of Food Pushers
A few weeks after people download my guide to eating after a cardiac event, I ask them what they find hardest about eating now, so…
Dietitians’ Holiday Favourites From (and for) the Heart
Dietitians love food. We love to break bread with loved ones, especially at the holidays. And while we might savour some shortbread or egg nog,…
Navigating the Holidays After a Cardiac Event
Whether it’s new or years in the past, having a heart problem presents unique challenges during the holidays. From negotiating piles of treats to an…
