Introduction March is National Nutrition Month® created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to raise awareness about nutrition education and help you make informed food choices along with physical activity appreciation. Before you can make any decisions, you should know the basics first. This is a simple overview of basic nutrition and will […]
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Introduction So, you’ve just been newly diagnosed with diabetes and you’re not sure how to cope with it. I can help with that! It’s very common to be given a diagnosis and not be told what to do next except maybe take a pill or a shot without much of an explanation or guidance! There’s
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Introduction The number one cause of death in America is heart disease. Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions, the most commonly known as coronary artery disease (CAD) affecting blood flow to the heart. The heart stops when there is a lack of oxygen-rich blood. Another way to look at heart health
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Introduction In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month (February) where it’s estimated 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold every year, it’s worth investigating chocolate since it’s one of America’s top treats. There are so many health benefits when we consume chocolate, right? But where do the health claims come from? Let’s
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Many people make the resolution to lose weight at the start of the New Year usually because it’s associated with getting healthier, but is it? According to Statista, losing weight is third among the top new year’s resolutions while getting healthier ranks second. Let’s find out if you should lose weight or maintain it.
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Hello… I’m Lisa Musician, the Dietitian! Musician is my name and nutrition is my game. Fascinated about options for optimal health – a state of complete well-being and HOW to get there. I would challenge you to think of any diet, recipe, meal plan, or app that created a state of optimal health & wellness
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