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Heart Disease and the B Vitamin Choline

Published November 2, 2010 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

A proposed link between the B vitamin choline and coronary artery disease is being explored. The relationship between choline and coronary artery disease (CAD) may involve the accumulation of homocysteine and the effect these concentrated homocysteine levels have on endothelial cells (inner layer of blood vessels).

Several studies indicate that homocysteine levels are a key contributor and primary risk factor for CAD. While on the flip side, several studies have shown no decreased CAD risk with a reduction in homocysteine levels.

So, the importance of choline in reducing the risk of coronary artery disease is debatable. Regardless, choline plays important roles in metabolism and normal cell function, so it’s worth knowing a little about this B vitamin.

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Posted in Heart Health | Tagged b vitamin, choline, coronary artery disease, folic acid, Heart Disease, heart health, homocysteine, how to lower cholesterol

Changing Habits – How successful will you be?

Published October 27, 2010 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of education to improve diet in family members of hospitalized cardiovascular disease patients. They used the stages of change questionnaire to determine participant’s readiness to reduce saturated fat intake.

Participants were divided into 2 groups. One group was the control (received no education) and one group received special intervention with diet education tailored to each individuals starting “stage of change”.

At the start of the study, cholesterol and saturated fat intake was lowest for participants in the maintenance phase. After 1 year, participants in the special intervention group saw the greatest reductions in cholesterol and saturated fat intake. This group was also less likely to revert to a prior stage of change. For example, they were less likely to go from “action” back to “contemplation”.

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Posted in Heart Health, Lose Weight | Tagged change habits, stages of change

5 Stages of Change – Where do you fall?

Published October 26, 2010 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

If you are overweight or obese it’s necessary to make diet and lifestyle changes to lose weight and reduce your health risks. However, this means changing your habits.

If you typically grab fast food for lunch are you willing to switch and start packing a well balanced lunch instead?

If you include very little physical activity in your daily routine are you willing to shift your priorities to fit in physical activity?

Just how great is your desire to lose weight? Is it enough to change your habits?

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Posted in Heart Health, Lose Weight | Tagged change habits, changes, habits, lose weight, stages of change, weight loss

Hormone Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer

Published October 25, 2010 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

Next Thursday Dr. Shelby-Lane will be speaking with Dr. Eldred Taylor to discuss the controversial issue of breast cancer and hormone therapy in a call titled “It’s not Just Hormones.”

When: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Time: 8 PM eastern until 9:30 PM eastern (www.time.gov)
Host: Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD
Special Guest: Dr. Eldred Taylor
Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness Discussion

Register to participate at http://www.conversationswithdrshelbylane.com/causes.html

Here’s a little background information on Dr. Taylor:
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Posted in Heart Health | Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, doctors, dr. eldred taylor, dr. shelby-lane, free, hormones, physicians, teleclass

Dieting and Vitamin Losses

Published October 21, 2010 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

Did you know when you diet you are frequently sacrificing vitamins and minerals?

When you diet, you don’t just cut calories, you also reduce your intake of vitamins and minerals.

Standford University researchers evaluated the effects of different diets (Atkins, Zone, LEARN, and Ornish) of 300 overweight and obese women. The women reduced their daily caloric intake by 500 calories and all women reduced their overall vitamin and mineral intakes. Vitamin E was reduced the most – 65%.

Researchers were surprised to note that women following the Zone diet actually saw an increase in vitamin A, E, and K intake and no reduction in other nutrients.

When losing weight it’s important to not compromise your overall health. The best bet is a balanced weight loss plan you can stick with long term.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
https://lisanelsonrd.com

Posted in Heart Health, Lose Weight | Tagged diet, dieting, lose weight, Losses, mineral, vitamin, weight loss

Tips to increase HDL cholesterol

Published October 19, 2010 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

Raising HDL cholesterol levels is not too difficult, but it may involve lifestyle changes. Here are 4 steps you can take to boost HDL levels:

1. Exercise regularly – the more, the better
2. Increase your intake of fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids
3. Lose weight and/or maintain a health weight
4. Stop smoking

Be sure to sign up for the e-course How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps at http://lowercholesterolwithlisa.com.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
http://hearthealthmadeeasy.com

Posted in Heart Health, Lower Cholesterol | Tagged cholesterol, HDL, hdl cholesterol, how to increase hdl cholesterol, how to raise hdl cholesterol, increase hdl cholesterol, tips

Heart Disease and the B Vitamin Choline

Changing Habits – How successful will you be?

5 Stages of Change – Where do you fall?

Hormone Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer

Dieting and Vitamin Losses

Tips to increase HDL cholesterol

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