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Lisa Nelson

posted 04/01/2009, comment (1)

Do You Need to Eat Fat to Lose Belly Fat?

I enjoy the show The Biggest Loser. On one of the episodes this season they had an individual from Prevention magazine share some tips based on the "Flat Belly" diet. I was very excited because it sounded like a link had been found between the Mediterranean Diet and reduced abdominal obesity. Hence, the reason for this... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/11/2009, comments (0)

Do You Understand All Those Claims On Food Labels?

When it comes to being heart healthy, you have to become a savvy shopper. This can become difficult with all the label claims you see in grocery stores. The latest hot trend on labels are the words "natural" and "organic". In the past, claims such as added vitamins/minerals, low-fat, and low-calorie were popular. In... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/28/2009, comments (2)

February 28: Eat More Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that reduces arterial inflammation. The more vitamin C in your diet the lower your blood pressure and heart rate. By consuming foods rich in vitamin C, you’ll reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Good sources of vitamin C include: Oranges, broccoli, red peppers, green... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/27/2009, comments (0)

February 27: Reduce Your Sodium Intake

Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure. The average American consumes 6-18 grams of table salt daily (about 3 teaspoons). The body only needs... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/26/2009, comments (0)

February 26: Start a strength training program

Your muscle mass has the greatest impact on your metabolism. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. Less muscle equals fewer calories burned throughout the day. To add another wrench in your weight and heart health struggle, metabolism decreases as you age. The rate of decrease is about 2% every 10 years... Read more Chevron

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