Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Health ProfessionalLisa 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.
Latest by Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Healthy Snacking Tips For Type 2 Diabetes
When you have type 2 diabetes, healthy snacking can help you manage your blood sugar. Learn these secrets for snacking healthy, even on the go.
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.
How Adding Nuts to Your Diet Can Improve Afib Symptoms
Nuts are rich in healthy fat, dietary fiber, and plant-based protein, and just one single serving per day can significantly help protect your heart.
How Raspberries Can Help Lower Cholesterol
A one cup serving of raspberries contains just 64 calories, 8 grams of dietary fiber, and 54 percent of your daily vitamin C needs.
Can Okra Help to Lower Cholesterol?
Treating high cholesterol by eating okra or drinking okra water has become a popular trend. But does it really work?
Why Your Gut Bacteria Matters for Heart Health
Did you know that the bacteria in your gut, also known as gut flora or gut microbiota, affects the health of your heart?
The Heart Health Grocery Store Guide
A heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. Read this guide before your next trip to the grocery store to pick the right ones.
Top Heart-Healthy Lycopene-Rich Foods
Lycopene is an essential part of a nutritious, heart-healthy diet. Find the right foods at your grocery store that will add more lycopene to your meals.
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 ...