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Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Biological Age versus Chronological Age – How old are you?

Do you watch the Biggest Loser? If so, you have seen each contestant visit a doctor at the start of the season and many times they'll learn their actual ‘biological' age. This usually ends up being a shocker, such as a 28 year-old whose physical condition is that of a 55 year-old or something drastic like that. Telomeres are a tool that can... Read moreChevron
posted 10/16/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Prevent Heart Failure with Lifestyle Changes

The way you choose to live, impacts your risk for disease. A new study published in the September issue of Circulation: Heart Failure has found that not smoking, losing weight, being active, and eating a diet high in vegetables may decrease your risk for heart failure.   Heart failure is the condition where the heart becomes weakened and... Read moreChevron
posted 10/12/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Food Matters – Free Preview Ends Today, October 8th

I finally had an opportunity to watch the documentary Food Matters last night. It's been available for free preview since October 2nd and the free preview week ends tonight, October 8th.   If you haven't had a chance to view this documentary I strongly encourage you to make time today. It's a little over an hour in length. Here's a link to... Read moreChevron
posted 10/08/2011, comments (0)|
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I am a woman living with dilated cardiomyopathy with a history of congestive heart failure. 
posted 10/07/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Eating the Same Foods Can Help You Lose Weight

Do we have too many options when it comes to food? According to a study published August 2011 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, too many options may be one reason pounds are packed on.   On the flip side, the study found eating the same food over and over lead to boredom and a decrease in caloric intake.   Food Boredom... Read moreChevron