This list is not exclusive. Combined with a healthy diet, foods that carry soluble fiber or have omega 3 fatty acids in them will help lower your cholesterol levels. 1. 2. Olive Oil                                          Salmon 3. Colorful Fruit & [...]

I just thought is would be interesting to uncover the mystery of what exactly this terrible-horrible thing is that we all try to avoid. Unsaturated fats ( the better fats) are liquid at room temperature. They are almost always plant based (with some small exceptions) and are found in most vegetable products and oils (except [...]

I write posts on topics like cholesterol, sodium and blood pressure to understand them better. So much of what we buy is pitched to us as ‘good for you cholesterol” or “low in sodium!”. If you don’t really know why that’s important or how it helps, then really what’s the point! O.K- Cholesterol. Here is how I see [...]

There are all different kinds of Chinese food- most of us only have a North American exposure to chinese food. And although I am sure real Chinese food has many healthy options to choose from, I wanted to address the kind I’m exposed to, the kind that many of our food courts and popular north American Chinese restaurants serve. [...]

Well this seems easy right, Sushi is healthy! It’s fish after all!  But even at a sushi restaurant you have to watch out, every menu has it traps! You just have to know what to stay away from and what the healthy choices on the menu are. Here are your safest bets: Nigiri Sashimi Edamame Salad Miso [...]

Oatmeal is a heart healthy food! It’s a great source of soluble fiber-  that’s that type that helps to lower your cholesterol levels. The problem is, there are so many different types of oatmeal to choose from, how do you know you’re buying the right kind? Instant Oatmeal This oatmeal has been rolled and pressed to be as thin as it [...]

I’ve been making a lot of soup lately. I generally use chicken bouillon cubes to create the base for my soups and go from there. My soups are healthy, full of vegetables and low in fat! But there is something in my soups I didn’t account for! – I flipped the package of bouillon over [...]

There is all this talk about fiber ! Doctors are continuously telling us to increase the amount of fiber in our diets, and weight loss experts tell us that fiber is a key component to losing weight. Most of us are just trying to add fiber to our diets without really knowing why! Well- now [...]

After I posted about the Tilapia I found at the Supermarket, I was asked a question about Sodium, so I thought this would be a perfect time to chat about it. Your Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Sodium is 2400 mg. (aprox. 1 tsp of salt!) What does this mean? An average adult should not have more than 2400 mg of [...]

Water is nature’s weight loss remedy! Everyone tells you to drink it, now you’ll know why! Did you know? When most people begin to feel the onset of hunger they are actually simply thirsty. Drinking water can prevent you from eating that extra snack. Water suppresses your appetite! Water is food! This may not be [...]