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My Bariatric Life

My Bariatric Life, Health Guide

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My Bariatric Life on Health Central has the largest collection of original content that teaches, through her real life experience, how to be successful after weight loss surgery. She also offers great information for those considering weight loss surgery.

Q&A with “My Bariatric Life” on Life after Weight-Loss Surgery

  My Bariatric Life is a Health Activist against Obesity       Q: You’ve maintained an impressive 100-lb+ weight loss since 2003. Will you please share your perspective on what it means to eat healthy?   A: I follow the Bariatric Diet and the Pouch Rules, and the principals of the real food... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2013, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

What Types of Rice are Best for Heart Health?

Rice is frequently consumed in combination with other foods, such as vegetables, beans, and meat. It is a low cost food, so it allows you to stretch your food budget.   There are many varieties of rice, many of which you are probably not familiar with, such as Arborio, black, red, jasmine, basmati, and then the more common wild, brown, and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2013, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson

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Can You Be Overweight and Still Be Healthy?

About five years ago there was a lot of speculation about whether or not you could be overweight and still considered fit. I haven't heard as much about this lately, but came across a study conducted in the Netherlands which found some obese individuals to not be at increased risk for heart disease due to their weight.   I'm going to share... Read moreChevron
posted 06/24/2010, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson

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Dietician

Quinoa: Another Whole Grain to Promote a Healthy Blood Pressure

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN - wah) has become a hot commodity the past few months according to a National Restaurant Association survey.   What is quinoa?   Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a large plant called Chenoposium quinoa or Goosefoot plant. Quinoa is available in many colors (ivory, pink, red, white, brown,... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

What is Pulse Pressure?

What is pulse pressure and why are people talking about it?   Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) blood pressure. If your blood pressure (BP) is 120/80, for instance, your pulse pressure is 120 - 80 = 40 mmHg. A pulse pressure of 40 mmHg is normal.     Why does this matter?... Read moreChevron