Eating Mediterranean-style for a healthier heart
If you’ve ever heard about how people from countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain tend to live long, healthy lives and wondered what their...
Why coffee may affect your heartbeat
The Coffee Connection: What We've Been Told
For years, we’ve been warned that too much caffeine—especially from coffee—could mess with our heart rhythm. In simpler...
Foods to naturally lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it doesn’t usually have any noticeable symptoms until it's too late.
Imagine a...
Refined grains linked to heart disease risk, study finds
For years, the general consensus in the nutrition community has been that refined grains—think white flour, white rice, and white bread—contribute to the risk...
The hidden harm of ultra-processed foods to your heart health
New Research Highlights Concerns
A new study from New York University reveals a concerning link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk...
Whole-food plant-based diet reverses chest pain in heart disease, study finds
Angina is a common symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), often described as chest pain or discomfort. Its traditional treatment includes lifestyle changes, medication,...
Your gut bacteria and unhealthy diet can team up to cause heart disease
We all know that a diet high in fats and cholesterol is bad for our hearts, but did you know your gut bacteria could...
DASH diet tops the list for heart-healthy eating, says American heart association
Eating healthy can be confusing with so many diets flooding the internet and social media.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has simplified the choice by...
How to limit fat and sugar in your diet
Remember that a calorie is always a calorie whether it comes from fat or carbohydrate. Reducing fat and saturated fat in your family's diet...
Three healthy diets that can boost your heart health
What Are the Best Diets for Your Heart?
March is National Nutrition Month in Canada, and this year's theme is "Unlock the Potential of Food."...