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February is Heart Month and all month long you’ll be hearing lots of information about how to keep your heart healthy. It’s a good time to remind you to have your blood pressure checked.  This simple step when you go in for your annual check-up or at a visit to the drug store can... Read More →

The cold winter weather and shorter days can make life a little more stressful and the desire for warm comfort foods a lot greater.  There are many good food choices that can satisfy, nourish, comfort and not create havoc with your health and waistline. Here are a few... Read More →

A new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that eating more whole grains is linked to reduced mortality, especially deaths due to cardiovascular disease. Researchers, studying the association between eating whole grains and risk of death, looked at data from two... Read More →

In my last post, I wrote about healthy resolutions. Hopefully, you’ve already  started to make some simple changes. Here are some suggestions to help you  reach your goals.  The next time you go grocery shopping, make it a nutritious outing. The healthier the foods in your... Read More →

It’s New Years Eve, the beginning of a new year,  a  time to reflect on the old and make plans for the new.  Some of the most common  resolutions people make are to take better care of  themselves, eat better,  lose weight and get fit. Usually, by late January, these resolutions... Read More →

Amidst all the treats and festive foods of the season, I hope you’re also enjoying some healthy, whole foods that  nourish, satisfy and add to your nutritional bank.  High on my list of good-for-you foods are always fruits and vegetables.  Local produce  available now includes... Read More →

  It’s holiday season, filled with family, friends and many special occasions that include hard to resist foods.  With so much food everywhere you look, its easy to overindulge and end the year with a few extra unwanted pounds. But, with a little thought,  you can make... Read More →

It’s flu season and these days so many people seem to be suffering with a bad cold or nasty flu bug. While there are no guarantees that you can get through the season unscathed, there are some strategies you can try that may protect you.  Eating some immune boosting foods,... Read More →

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s packed with nutrition and health benefits, add some dates to your diet. Rich in fibre, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, they  are great in salads, side dishes, breads, desserts and more.  They’re also a... Read More →

It’s almost Halloween, one of the most fun holidays of the year. More and more families seem to be getting into the spirit, decorating their homes, having street parties and just having fun. At a time when things seem so serious in our world,  its nice to have a day when you can... Read More →