Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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The Right Mindset to Keep the Weight Off

Way too frequently people spend weeks losing weight, just to reach their goal weight, stop the diet, and then weight is gradually put back on. It's a terrible cycle to be stuck in.   A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that individuals who successfully lost weight AND kept the weight off altered their principles... Read moreChevron
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Red Wine Has Been Found To Help Prevent Heart Attacks

As long as you do not overdo it, red wine has been found to aid in preventing heart attacks. It is recommended women drink one glass a day and men two. However, in this case more is not better. As we all know too much alcohol can turn into a bad thing. If you do not usually drink and are feel a little hesitant, talk to your doctor first. Here is a... Read moreChevron
posted 08/24/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Coffee – Good or Bad?

Well, good news for coffee drinkers. Here's a study that indicates drinking coffee may be good for your health.   A 10-year Swedish Mammography Cohort Study looked at the connection between lifestyle and disease development. The study included 34,670 women between the ages of 48 to 83. All the women were healthy and without cardiovascular... Read moreChevron
posted 08/24/2011, comments (0)|
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Shift Work and the Impact on Heart Health

Not too long ago I had an individual ask a question about the impact of working at night on health. This is a great question and something you may not think about, so I wanted to share the answer with you.   Question:   Does working nights affect my health, especially heart?   Answer:   There is strong evidence that... Read moreChevron
posted 08/19/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician

Benefits of Walking for Heart Health

In order to promote heart health you must be physically active. Many people know this yet they avoid physical activity because they are thinking this means a gym membership, spandex, and everyone watching them trying to use equipment they have no idea how to operate. If this is you, it's time to change your thinking.   Simply taking a daily... Read moreChevron
posted 08/15/2011, comments (0)|