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Lisa Nelson

posted 11/23/2009, comments (0)

Web-based Nutrition Program reduces Employer Healthcare Costs

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and Boston University School of Public Health have found employer-sponsored, internet-based diet and exercise programs to be an effective low-cost benefit that will lower healthcare costs for high-risk employees with cardiac risk factors, such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension. These findings... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Grazing is for cows

Many people "graze" throughout the day, eating many small meals spaced every couple of hours or nibbling continuously throughout the day. They reason that grazing pre-empts the drop in insulin and blood sugar that occurs during longer periods of time between meals that can trigger greater appetite. They argue that grazing leads to lower calorie... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

7 Simple Substitutions to Prevent Weight Gain this Holiday Season

The holiday season is just around the corner - a time of year when it becomes very difficult to make healthy eating choices. However, preventing holiday weight gain does not mean you need to deprive yourself of your favorite holiday foods! If you don't want to add inches to your waist this holiday season there are steps you can take. It's... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (0)

How to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables to Prevent Nutrient Loss

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that promote heart health. Here are just a few of the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables and some of their functions. Vitamin A - Vision, Bone Growth, Dental HealthB Vitamins - Impact Metabolism, Antibodies, Energy Production, Growth, ReproductionVitamins C and E - Important... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (2)

What One Man Did to Avoid a Triple Bypass

Is bypass surgery in your future? What if it doesn't have to be? I had the pleasure of interviewing 61 year-old Don Carrier. Six years ago he was facing triple bypass surgery, but by making necessary diet and lifestyle changes he has changed his future. No bypass surgery and no more medications. Lisa Nelson RD: Please share details... Read more Chevron

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