This month is all about Cardiovascular Health. See below for articles on how to improve your heart health, learn about blood pressure and cholesterol, exercise, sports nutrition, and how holistic nutrition plays a role in a healthy lifestyle. There are also some tasty heart-healthy recipes!
Exercise and healthy food choices play a big part to naturally lower cholesterol, but when paired with a natural and healthy lifestyle, you can improve inflammation, lower body weight, increase energy, and lower cholesterol and the risk of many diseases. Here is the holistic approach and why it can be effective with the research to back it up.
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We know about heart healthy foods, but lifestyle habits are just as important; even simple changes can make a big difference according to science. Prevention is key when it comes to heart disease so here are some ways you can incorporate it into your daily life today.
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A versatile bowl perfect to fuel your body with energy and nourishment. This bowl is filled with rainbow ingredients, fibre-rich veggies, vitamins and minerals, and protein and probiotics to help repair your gut and aid your recovery from your workouts. Recipe from Sisley Killam, R.H.N.
Enhance Your Career Kristina Virro is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and helping people learn effective strategies so that they can feel less stuck and more empowered in their lives. She honours this mission by providing psychotherapy and nutritional counselling at her wellness clinic, Fresh Insight, which offers support for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Try these delicious tropical-inspired pineapple carrot power muffins. Keep in your snack rotation to keep your energy up. They’re also great for breakfast on-the-go. Recipe by Sarah Cuff, R.H.N.
Matcha has so many nutritional benefits! You may have heard how green tea is good for you, but matcha uses the whole leaf and delivers a more potent punch. It is anti-inflammatory, full of antioxidants, and can be good for your heart health. Post from Brittany Nicholson, R.H.N.
A warming soup and a nice textural crunch with crispy chickpeas (added protein too!). This is an easy vegan recipe so even when you’re busy, you can whip up a meal full of nutritional benefits. Recipe from Danielle Levy, R.H.N.
Exercising consistently is hard. Was getting fit one of your resolutions? Are you already struggling to keep up with your new habits? Kristina Virro, R.H.N. shares her take on how to stay motivated with your fitness goals this year as a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and Registered Psychotherapist.
Nutrition is an important part of athletic performance and recovery. Here’s how a holistic nutrition practitioner’s recommendations differ from a more traditional sports nutritionist. Article by Alissa Liska, C.H.N.
Here’s an inspiring article from the Heart and Stroke Foundation about CSNN grad, Winsome Dewar. Her family was hit with heart disease and stroke. This inspired her to train as a holistic nutrition practitioner to protect her own health, the health of her children, and help her clients through healthy eating and weight loss.
Let’s unpack this. Are high-fat foods unhealthy? We talk about this nutrition myth and give some insight because navigating this topic is tricky. Find out which foods you should avoid and which healthy high-fat foods you should eat more often.
When working out, many reach for a sports beverage with electrolytes, but there are some natural options (and some you can eat). Find out more about electrolyte imbalances and what they actually do in your body. Learn about new drinks and foods you can consume to bring your electrolyte levels back in balance.
Here is some tasty inspiration to shake up your overnight oats and add extra protein to fuel your body. Oats have a high concentration of beta-glucan which is helpful at lowering cholesterol. Recipe from Yvette Styner, C.H.N.C.
Check out these articles from our supportive community of holistic nutrition professionals.
Why You Should Rethink Cholesterol – Cholesterol has long been said to be artery-clogging and the cause of heart disease. But what if we have it all wrong? Stephanie Kay, R.H.N., helps us understand cholesterol, its function, how works, and the benefits of including it in your diet.
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A hearty warming dish with anti-inflammatory benefits from turmeric. This nutrient-dense meal of beef and seasonal veggies and warming spices is sure to satisfy. Recipe from Jessica Pecush, C.H.N.C.
Fitness pros already know that you can’t out-exercise a poor diet or lifestyle. If you’re going to talk about nutrition with your clients, you really need to know what you’re talking about. We talk about why nutrition is essential in personal training to help your client enhance performance, delay the onset of fatigue, support muscle repair and recovery, and more.
Try a Mexican-inspired dinner night! These chicken fajita bowls have tons of flavour from the cilantro, lime juice, and jalapenos. You’ve got your protein from the chicken, healthy fat from the avocado, and loads of greens and veggies and fibre (quinoa) to keep us full. Yum!
This tasty twist on a classic is sure to be a family favourite. Perfect for cold days and any time you need a little nutritious and delicious comfort. Recipe from Rachel Murray, R.H.N.
Grab-and-go breakfasts can be delicious and filling, and who doesn’t want to start off their day with a cookie? This cookie is full of ingredients to help support your nervous system and aid in balancing morning blood sugar spikes. Recipe from Dani Ross, R.H.N.
It’s important to be well-fueled to help you reach your fitness and health goals. This varies depending on when you’ll be working out, what activity you will be doing, etc. Stephanie Kay, R.H.N. provides some insight on how nutrition can affect your performance and recovery and some great pre-workout snack ideas.
This would make a gorgeous Valentine’s Day dessert! It’s velvety, rich, and not too sweet. So yummy that no one will ever guess it’s a raw vegan dessert. Recipe from Sara Binder, R.H.N.
This recipe is chock full of ingredients to help you recover from a workout. There’s coconut water for electrolytes, berries for antioxidants, and more. There’s also no added sugar which can be inflammatory. Recipe from Sarah Cuff, R.H.N.
Treat yourself to a gooey and rich brownie. These also happen to be gluten-free and vegan. Try this decadent recipe from Erin Schmautz, R.H.N.
Try these amazing Chocolate Fudge Cookies (gluten and dairy-free) from Leora Barak, R.H.N. Chewy, fudgy, and a yummy dose of heart-healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants.
What could your cholesterol levels be telling you? Tracey Reed, C.H.N.C. shares some information to consider and some insight on how everything is connected. It’s important to address multiple factors for your overall health and wellness.
When it comes to heart health, which fats and oils are good for us? Download a free ‘Guide to the Best Healthy Fats and Oils & Their Uses’, prepared by Ashleigh Grange, R.H.N.
I wanted to help my clients both inside and outside of the gym. Although exercise is important, diet, rest, stress management and other lifestyle factors can be just as productive or counterproductive to a person’s health and well-being. I am committed to lifelong learning and am constantly upskilling.