Wednesday, February 15, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "heart health"

Expert_badge Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietitian

Detox Diets: Are They A Good Idea?

With the start of 2012, you may have made a pledge to shed the extra pounds you've gain over the last year.Recently, I've heard a lot of people saying they intend to go on a "detox diet," as soon as the New Year begins. But, is that a wise move? For the most part, the only thing detox products help you to lose is your hard earned cash. And, in... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician

Heart Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Many vegetarians rely too much on white carbs, overly processed meat alternatives, and cheese, to reach their energy needs. But, regularly eating this type of diet is not healthy for your heart.   A vegetarian diet can, however, be very healthful and nutritious, when carefully planned to include all of the essential nutrients, which the body... Read moreChevron
posted 05/03/2011, comments (0)|
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Zoe

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Type A - I'm hopelessly Type A

Driven to Excel

In addition:   I feel the recent therapist was all talk-he gave me no advice.   I was left holding a truth with no shopping bag to contain it: to know I'm driven is one thing-to tell me it's a dual-edged sword as well as a gift-so then how do I change, is the answer to be less driven or can I find a happy medium between obsession... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2010, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician

6 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

Today roughly 65 million Americans have hypertension. As we've been discussing recently, if left untreated this can lead to a number of problems including kidney damage, stroke, heart attack, and heart failure.   If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, thankfully you can do something about it. Here are some of the nutrients and... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian, RD

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Recipe of the Week: Healthy Thai-Style Beef Stir Fry

Thankfully being diabetic doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste for the sake of your health.   This recipe is a tasty, light and healthy meal you can make in a flash with any range of healthy, crunchy vegetables and meat. The following are my suggestions, but do feel free to add in whatever combination of vegetables/meat etc you... Read moreChevron
posted 06/02/2009, comments (0)|