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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

Healthy Diet for a Healthy Heart

There is an overwhelming amount of information regarding what you should and should not eat available to you. Many times I see people try new diet or special foods to promote heart health. However, they don't have the basics in place to promote a healthy heart. Therefore, making one particular change, such as eating more walnuts, won't have as... Read moreChevron
Melanie Thomassian

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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)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Four Nutrients for Heart Health

Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra has labels four nutrients - magnesium, coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine, and D-ribose - ‘the awesome foursome' due to patient results linked to these nutrients.   These four nutrients are involved in the production of adenosine triphosphate (i.e. cellular energy). Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced in... Read moreChevron
posted 03/23/2011, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Is Weight Discrimination Affecting Your Health?

I just read an interesting study published in Social Psychology Quarterly March 2011. It provides another example of how much our thoughts impact our health and I'd like to give you a brief summary of the study and its' findings. Weight Discrimination Theory The purpose of the study was to show that extra pounds alone don't account for all the... Read moreChevron
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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National Nutrition Month: Eating a Well-Balanced Diet

Every March we celebrate National Nutrition Month. This year the focus is on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month emerged from National Nutrition Week which started back in 1973. Registered Dietitian Day was added found years ago to commemorate the dedication of registered... Read moreChevron
posted 03/07/2011, comments (0)|

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