Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Lisa Nelson RD, a registered dietitian since 1999, provides step-by-step guidance to lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure, so you can live life and enjoy your family for years to come. Lisa's passion for health comes from her own family history of heart disease, so she doesn't dispense trendy treatments; Lisa practices what she teaches in her own daily life. Because her own health is the foundation of her expertise, you can trust that Lisa will make it truly possible for you to see dramatic changes in your health, without unrealistic fads or impossibly difficult techniques.
Conditions Covered:Heart Health, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure
Latest by Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Top Heart-Healthy High Folic Acid Foods
Folic acid is an essential part of a nutritious, heart-healthy diet. Find the right foods at your grocery store that will add more folic acid to your meals.
Top Heart-Healthy Potassium-Rich Foods
Potassium is an essential part of a nutritious, heart-healthy diet. Find the right foods at your grocery store that will add more potassium to your meals.
Top Heart-Healthy Vitamin D Rich Foods
Low vitamin D levels may contribute to risk factors for heart disease. Learn how to get the recommended amount of vitamin D from these heart-healthy foods.
Top Heart-Healthy High Fiber Foods
Fiber is an essential part of a nutritious, heart-healthy diet. Find the right foods at your grocery store that will add more fiber to your meals.
Diabetes and Gut Bacteria: Personalizing Your Diet
Learn how to build a personalized diet for diabetes that can help manage blood sugar levels and promote healthy gut bacteria.
The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
The connection between blood pressure and heart rate is not always clear. Learn about some of the different conditions that affect these measures and what it indicates about heart health.
Why Triglycerides Matter and How to Lower Them
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Here’s what you can do to keep them from getting too high.
What is the Difference Between LDL and VLDL?
VLDL and LDL are types of lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are particles made of protein and fat that transport cholesterol and triglycerides through the blood stream. LDL = Low-density lipoproteins VLDL = Very low-density lipoproteins How do lipoproteins ...
Blood Pressure and Water Intake
Dehydration is a potential cause of low blood pressure (hypotension) due to decreased blood volume resulting in decreased pressure against artery walls. However, did you know not drinking enough water can lead to high blood pressure? When you do not ...
Can My HDL Be Too High?
Is it possible to have too much “good” cholesterol? Find out more about the different types of HDL, cholesterol tests, and what they mean.