Your hands can save a life, crunchy nut recipes

November 2008

Saving a child's life starts at home There's nothing more frightening for a parent than seeing their child's life in danger. When Shannon Bannen's newborn stopped breathing, she was terrified, but she never panicked. Knowing CPR empowered her to take action – and it saved her son's life. Read Shannon's story and find out how you can learn CPR at home. Introducing meatless meals By Alyssa Rolnick, RD Cooking more dishes that contain alternatives to meat – such as beans, dairy and eggs – may give your family more delicious choices. These protein alternatives are often part of a vegetarian diet. Learn more about how to plan and include more alternatives into your family's diet. Kid-friendly meals Try these meatless dishes for a healthy change: crispy tofu nuggets and vegetarian chili.

Saving a life is in your hands Your hands have many uses – they are good for waving to friends, holding babies – and even saving lives. With our help, you'll be able to use your hands when it matters most – by learning how to perform CPR. The Foundation now has a new portable kit so you can learn the life-saving skills in your own home. Find out how.

Go nuts! By Alyssa Rolnick, RD There is growing evidence to show that eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for your heart. They can reduce the risk of blood clots, lower bad cholesterol, and more. Here's my best advice on how to eat them and include them in your diet.

Chanting Om A Foundation-funded researcher is looking at yoga and meditation as methods that may lower blood pressure. Read more. Belly fat hormone may pump up spare tires Foundation-funded researchers have found that the fatty tissue that sits on the abdomen can produce a hormone that stimulates fat cell production – creating a cycle that makes belly fat easy to gain and hard to lose. Find out what you can do.

Mediterranean recipes For November, Celebrity Chef David Rocco has prepared a traditional Zuppa di pesce (seafood soup) for chilly fall days. Watch him prepare it. New cookbook David Rocco's La Dolce Vita covers Italian cooking at its most delicious – from Frico (parmigiano cheese chips) to a simple spin on the classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu al limone. Available November 8 at indigo.ca or amazon.ca Crunchy recipes Try these easy dishes to incorporate more heart-healthy nuts into your diet. Halibut with cilantro pesto Italian vegetable bake with lentils and pine nuts Broccoli cashew stir-fry Banana walnut coffee cake   Rate our recipes.   Tell us which one should get 5 stars.

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