8 Heart-Healthy Comfort Foods for Fall
Do you crave warm, hearty, indulgent foods as the days turn grey? When the sun starts to set before dinner, doesn’t chicken pot pie start…
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Are you getting tricked by whole grain impostors?
You probably know that whole grains are good for you. Refined grains? Not so much. But can you tell the difference in the store? Some…
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Heart-Healthy Shrimp, Corn, and Farro Salad
This salad is for you if you love the classic corn and lime combination… if you enjoy shrimp… if you prefer a salad that’s not…
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The Best Cereals for Heart Health
Cereal isn’t often thought of as a wholesome food these days, but actually some cereals are mostly whole grain and deliver a hefty dose of…
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Heart-Healthy Barley Pilaf with Asparagus
Did you know that pearl barley has 2-3 times the fibre as brown rice? (Including more cholesterol and blood sugar friendly soluble fibre.) Plus it…
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Budget-Friendly Heart-Healthy Food Part 2: Whole Grains and Proteins
Eating with heart health in mind can seem painfully expensive, from omega-3 eggs to wild salmon and quinoa. In reality though, many cardioprotective foods are…
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How to Choose the Best Bread for Heart Health
Those beauties above are kernels of wheat, and you know what? They’re actually quite nutritious! In addition to energizing, slow-release carbohydrate (yes, really!) and heart…
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Tomato and Zucchini with Salmon and Farro
Every Monday, my colleague Kristyn Hall and I have been doing live food and nutrition sessions for participants in our free Well@Home community. Next week…
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Fun Facts About Bread
I don’t have to tell you that there’s a lot of bread baking going on these days. And I’m certainly not an expert baker, so…
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Cranberry Pecan Baked Oats
Frozen cranberries are actually really good in these baked oats, but substitute whatever nuts or seeds you have on hand. Good topped with berries and/or…
