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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Can You Blame Social Media for Your Weight Gain?

The new social media site Pinterest is coming under scrutiny for wrecking diets and causing increased calorie intake. Why? All those delicious pictures of sweet desserts!   As the third most popular social media platform, Pinterest now has more than 20 million users with a majority being women.   When users “pin” their... Read moreChevron
posted 08/31/2012, comments (0)|
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How effective is PLAC test?

PLAC test is a test that quantifies the amount of Lp-PLA2 in your body. This also indicates the level of inflammation of one's blood vessels.
posted 08/08/2012, comments (0)|
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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4 Nutrients for a Healthy Heart

The right nutrients can play a big part in preventing heart disease.  Here are four you should include in your daily diet.   Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is a powerful antioxidant and is responsible for carrying the electrons back and forth between enzymes in the production of energy in our bodies. Coenzyme Q10 also removes... Read moreChevron
posted 07/19/2012, comments (4)|
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Use Spices to Increase Antioxidants in Your Diet

Generally when you think about where to get antioxidants in your diet, it’s likely you picture fruit and vegetables. For example, berries are rich in antioxidants as well as dark green leafy vegetables. Red wine and dark chocolate may even come to mind as antioxidant sources.   Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free... Read moreChevron
posted 07/16/2012, comments (0)|
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The Upside of Coffee: A HealthCentral Explainer

Finally, something habit-forming that isn’t terrible for you…at least in moderation.  Coffee’s health benefits have long been debated, but research released recently from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston suggests that it’s good for you, if you don’t go overboard.     What’s... Read moreChevron
posted 07/02/2012, comment (1)|
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