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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician
posted 06/09/2009, comments (3)

Calories - Is less really best?

When it comes to being heart healthy and lowering cholesterol levels, you know losing weight would drastically improve your situation.  However, have you been frustrated by not losing weight even when you feel like you've done everything possible to cut down on calories?   So is less really best when it comes to how many calories we... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/27/2009, comments (0)

Lose Weight to Improve Your Cholesterol Levels

If you are carrying excess weight it tends to increase your risk of having high LDL cholesterol levels.   However, the good news is that losing weight can improve your cholesterol levels. This includes lowering your LDL and triglyceride levels, and increasing your HDL cholesterol levels.   If you're unsure whether you need to lose... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician
posted 03/05/2009, comments (0)

7 Important Diet Changes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

High blood cholesterol can affect anyone. It's a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease, and the higher your cholesterol level, the greater your risk.   If you've just been diagnosed with high cholesterol it can be a daunting experience, but thankfully there are steps you can take to help protect your... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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posted 12/19/2008, comments (0)

Healthy Holiday Menu Plan Ideas

Are you concerned about maintaining a healthy eating plan throughout the holidays?   While the holiday season can be a bit of a challenge, with the right choices, and a little portion control, Christmas dinner itself can be a pretty healthy meal.   To keep your dinner plate portions healthy, follow this general rule of thumb for a... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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posted 12/15/2008, comments (0)

8 Ways to Control Weight Gain Over the Holidays

Have you been tracking your weight and exercising now for weeks on end? But, now the very thought of Christmas sends a shiver down your spine - food, drinks, and lack of exercise - how will you survive?   If you've been working hard on creating a new healthy lifestyle for yourself, now is not the time to throw in the towel!   Unlike... Read moreChevron
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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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