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By Lisa Nelson

Simple Ways to Boost Your Activity
You want to be more physically active, but how do you find the time? And just how much activity do you have to do?The number one reason people are not…
New Year’s Resolutions: Getting Back on Track
Not too long ago, I spoke to people eager to start working towards their New Year’s resolutions. This was the year they were going to lose…
Flaxseed: Make the Most of Your Supplement
Are you getting all the benefits you can from your flaxseed?Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Ome
Take Your Nutrition Inventory
Did you know that every March since the 1970s we have been celebrating National Nutrition Month? For those in a healthcare profession, this is a time…
Soda: The Triple Threat
My weakness is caffeine-free Diet Coke. For me, soda and popcorn go hand-in-hand. Well, even though I am drinking diet I have to remember I am not sitting…
The Butter Vs. Margarine Debate
This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine. Who is right? It is time to clear up the…
Treadmill or Dust Collector?
Did you come across a treadmill for a great discount price and decide, "I need to exercise more; I’m not going to find a better price, why…
9 Pounds Every 11 Days?
Losing weight is not easy, so when you see a headline like the one above you want to believe it can be done. Unfortunately, I am here to tell you it is…
Get a Grip on Fatty Acids
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term "fatty acids." But do you understand what they are and how the right…
9 Steps to Rein in Skyrocketing Blood Pressure
If you live with high blood pressure, you’re familiar with the side effects of anti-hypertensive medications. Fortunately, medications are not the…
Omega-3s: 5 Sources to Help You Lower Your Cholesterol
In my earlier article, “Get a Grip on Fatty Acids,” we discussed how the right ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids promotes lower cholesterol.…
Use dietary fiber to lower cholesterol
Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber!Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber!Are you overweight? Increase your fiber!What…
Omega-3s: How much to lower cholesterol?
Increasing the amount of omega-3 fats in our diet and decreasing the amount of omega-6 is beneficial in reducing your risk for heart disease. Most…
Why eating breakfast equals weight loss
You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There’s just no way around it. I frequently…
A heart-friendly Starbucks?
I may have some good news for Starbucks lovers. Normally, the high sugar, high fat, high calorie beverage and menu items offered by Starbucks are reasons…
Boost your metabolism for better heart health
Being overweight is linked to a 45 percent increased risk of developing heart disease. Shedding extra pounds is not easy, but by boosting your metabolism…
Use the metabolic window in your quest for heart health
Being overweight increases your heart disease risk. Increasing your metabolism by building muscle is one way to burn an extra 100 calories each day,…
Making sense of cholesterol ratios, lipid profiles, and your heart disease risk scores
It’s very possible that, when your MD orders lab work, you have no idea what or why you’re hav
Your checklist to lower cholesterol
Here’s a checklist of the top eight things you must do if you want to successfully lower your cholesterol and keep it low.1.) Know your numbers.…
Cut the fat, save the flavor
Let’s say you are trying to lose weight, but struggle to give up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes…
How to Raise HDL the Good Cholesterol
Finally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also known as the “good” cholesterol.…
Lower your blood pressure by cutting your sodium intake
Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium is a mineral that is…
Stress, Cortisol, and your waistline
Do you struggle with extra fat around your midsection? Excess abdominal fat is not only visually unappealing to some, but it also increases your…
Chicken soup for your heart?
I read some interesting research lately that I want to share, related to chicken and blood pressure. We know that blood pressure is a significant risk…
Reduce heart failure risk by eating whole grains
Your risk of heart failure is increased by a variety of factors, such as coronary artery disease, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and hypertension.…
What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?
If you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that's best for your health, you may be feeling…
Lower Blood Pressure with Magnesium
If you have high blood pressure, your doctor has probably discussed with you sodium, potassium, and calcium as part of your treatment plan; however, the…

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Member Articles

By Lisa Nelson

Simple Ways to Boost Your Activity

New Year’s Resolutions: Getting Back on Track

Flaxseed: Make the Most of Your Supplement

Take Your Nutrition Inventory

Soda: The Triple Threat

The Butter Vs. Margarine Debate

Treadmill or Dust Collector?

9 Pounds Every 11 Days?

Get a Grip on Fatty Acids

9 Steps to Rein in Skyrocketing Blood Pressure

Omega-3s: 5 Sources to Help You Lower Your Cholesterol

Use dietary fiber to lower cholesterol

Omega-3s: How much to lower cholesterol?

Why eating breakfast equals weight loss

A heart-friendly Starbucks?

Boost your metabolism for better heart health

Use the metabolic window in your quest for heart health

Making sense of cholesterol ratios, lipid profiles, and your heart disease risk scores

Your checklist to lower cholesterol

Cut the fat, save the flavor

How to Raise HDL the Good Cholesterol

Lower your blood pressure by cutting your sodium intake

Stress, Cortisol, and your waistline

Chicken soup for your heart?

Reduce heart failure risk by eating whole grains

What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?

Lower Blood Pressure with Magnesium

Fun splurges, because you deserve it

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