Q: I thought that eating eggs increased your blood cholesterol levels. Is that still true?

A: No. Eggs do not contribute to high cholesterol. Eggs are still an important part of a balanced diet. Eat them in moderation.

To tune in for great nutrition tips - listen to Registered Dietitian Heather Langille on CKLW AM 800 every Monday Morning at 8:20 am.

• If you fry your food, use oils which are non-saturated such as olive oil.
• Better yet, bake or broil your food to reduce the amount of oil you use for cooking.
• Skin your chicken before you cook it. There is a lot of fat in the skin.

Want heart healthy recipes? HEART CARE WINDSOR has a great cookbook of over 400 delicious, easy recipes that are low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sugar. It is only $ 10.00 (includes tax). To get yours call HEART CARE WINDSOR at 254-4555 or pick it up at 1801 Walker Road in Windsor.

• Building Blocks for Better Babies. (519) 977-6862. This support program helps expectant mothers learn about nutrition and health for themselves and their babies. Free vitamin supplements and food vouchers are available.
• Canadian Diabetes Association (519) 253-1797. Examples of eating plans and menus for people with diabetes are available for free. A variety of practical healthy choice cook books are for sale at on-site store.
• Diabetes Wellness Centre. (519) 254-3402. Educational seminars and cooking demonstrations are provided to help people with diabetes.
• Sandwich Community Health Centre. (519) 258-6002. An Registered Dietitian will provide free, individual counselling to clients who are referred by a doctor. Group sessions, workshops, and education programs are offered regularly. Individuals must reside in the Sandwich Community area to be eligible for services. 
• Teen Health Centre. (519) 253-8481 ext 245. A Registered Dietitian provides free nutrition counselling for adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 24 years. Cooking and budgeting classes are offered regularly.
• Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. (519) 258-2146. Registered Dietitians answer general nutrition questions and provide copies of healthy eating handouts. Shop Smart Supermarket Tours are provided to the public free of charge. A series of self-help, healthy eating manuals called FOODSTEPS is available
• Outpatient Clinics of Hospitals. Physicians may refer clients to consult with Registered Dietitians for clinical nutrition issues such as diabetes, hypertension, abnormal blood cholesterol levels, intestinal problems, paediatric concerns, liver disease, and kidney disease.