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Shake that Salt Away!
You may think, really…Dietitian Jane is talking sodium again. The fact is, sodium deserves our attention, from the busy mom grocery shopping to the food manufacturer developing products for the grocery store shelves to public health professionals and policy makers. … Continue reading
Sodium Reduction in Canadian Food Products
A study I completed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, highlighting significant sodium reductions in Canadian food products prompted by the Health Check program, was published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research this month. I'm pleased this … Continue reading
Kale – The Super Food but the Taste!
The first time I tried kale was in a salad and I didn’t like it. I tend to be a bit of a ‘super’ taster and I found the bitter components in kale were too strong for my palette. However, being … Continue reading
Plant Sterols and Heart Health
What are Plant Sterols? Plant sterols, also referred to as phytosterols are naturally occurring organic compounds found in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and unrefined vegetable oils like olive oil and canola oil. How do Plant … Continue reading
February is Heart Month
Every year, the Heart and Stroke Foundation dedicates the month of February as Heart Month. It is used to raise awareness across the country about the serious risks associated with heart disease and stroke. This year’s campaign is titled … Continue reading