Posts Tagged ‘heart health’
Health Benefits of Psyllium (and Why It’s My Favorite Supplement)
When you think of psyllium (or maybe Metamucil), you might picture an orange drink your father took for constipation. But here’s the thing: psyllium is so much more than a bathroom aid. As a registered dietitian, I don’t toss around the phrase “favorite supplement” lightly, but psyllium has earned its spot on that list. Many…
Read MoreHow to Handle Unwanted Comments at Thanksgiving
How to deal with critical or judgmental relatives at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to connect with friends and family, give thanks, and enjoy a delicious meal. But being with loved ones can also bring unwanted comments, sometimes judgmental, sometimes intrusive, and sometimes just thoughtless. If you’ve ever dealt with food guilt,…
Read MoreWhat Are Prebiotics? Benefits, Foods & Supplements
Gut health is everywhere these days—from probiotic sodas to microbiome testing kits. Yet while probiotics grab the headlines, another key player often flies under the radar: prebiotics. Many of us —especially if you eat on the run or follow a lower carb diet —aren’t getting enough of this overlooked but essential nutrient. Think of your gut…
Read More17 Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Decrease Inflammation
Inflammation is a hot topic these days – and for good reason! Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, PCOS, inflammatory bowel disease and more. The typical American diet can cause inflammation. It’s rich in pro-inflammatory compounds, and low in antioxidants and other nutrients that help to prevent…
Read MoreIs HIIT Good for PCOS?
HIIT or high intensity interval training has become very popular in the past few years – and for good reason. You can exercise for less time and get more benefits. Not enough time is the number one reason why people claim they don’t exercise. But is HIIT good for PCOS? The info you read on the…
Read MoreAre Plant-Based Diets Healthy?
Plant based diets are HOT right now! You’ve probably noticed been noticing more stores carrying products that display “plant-based”on their labels. I was just in my local coffee shop yesterday and saw plant based energy bars on the counter as well as oat milk for the coffee. Plant based products like dairy free yogurts, veggie…
Read MorePCOS and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. It kills about 1 woman every 60 seconds. Having PCOS increases your risk of heart disease. This is because PCOS is a metabolic disease. February is American Heart Health Month as well as the 5thAnnual #Heart4PCOS Campaign to spread awareness of awareness of PCOS and heart…
Read MoreFree PCOS Meal Plans and Recipes
If you have PCOS, you know how confusing it can be to know what to eat! Not only is the internet is loaded with conflicting information, but who has time to plan meals and find recipes? My patients with PCOS always ask “what should I eat”? While there no one-size-fits-all diet for women with PCOS,…
Read MoreHeart Health Nutrition Tips for Go Red for Women
Get your red outfit out! The first Friday of every February is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Heart disease kills approximately one woman every 60 seconds. I bet most of you didn’t know that. We’re too busy juggling work, family and social obligations to think about our…
Read MoreTop 8 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Gut
When you hear the word bacteria, what comes to mind? Germs… sickness? While that may be true of some bacteria, others are “good” and play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that you have 5 pounds of bacteria living in your body? Sounds crazy but it’s true. The majority lives in your…
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