Hot flashes? Insomnia? Are you a Gen-X woman who might be going through menopause or perimenopause? Listen to today's episode to gain a better understanding of what's going on with your body and how you can minimize menopausal symptoms. Certain foods contain phytoestrogens which can increase estrogen levels naturally. In this episode, discover which whole foods are good sources of phytoestrogens. Listen, learn and subscribe today!

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Discover simple ways to shift to a more plant-based way of eating.

In this episode, RD Lisa explains what plant-based eating is, explores the multiple benefits of a plant-based diet and gives you her best tips to help you prepare to make the transition to eating more plant-based meals.

Also, visit our website to discover more valuable tips on nutrition and health!

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Today's show is a re-release from my archives of a podcast episode from September 2020.  It features my interview with Dr. David Maron, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Stanford. We discuss heart disease - how to manage it well and also how to decrease your risk of developing it. He also describes how stress and emotional distress affect the heart and your risks of a heart attack. And, he discusses interesting recent and upcoming research projects on the heart that he’s leading at Stanford.

I am a Registered Dietitian and Health Coach. If you would like personalized assistance with improving your diet, I am available for one-on-one nutrition consultations over the phone. For more information and for my free guide on an Anti-inflammatory Diet, visit my website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

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Confused about which fats are healthy and want to understand why omega-3 fats are an important part of a healthy diet?  Listen as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson clears up the confusion with her simple, clear style. She gives a quick but thorough discussion of: their health benefits, the different types, which foods and supplements are good sources and how much you might aim to get each week. 

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/

NRDC's Smart Seafood Buying Guide: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/smart-seafood-buying-guide

FDA's guide for eating fish for pregnancy/breastfeeding and for children: https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish

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Want to learn how to optimize your diet to get the most out of your workouts and improve your health? Today's episode is focused on performance nutrition for non-athletes, for healthy middle-age adults.

This episode features my interview with fellow Registered Dietitian Lori Anonsen. Lori has a wealth of experience in both nutrition and fitness and has a deep understanding of Sports Nutrition. She also holds Exercise Science/Fitness certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise.

This is a nutrient-rich episode! We talk about why it's beneficial for GenXers in their 40s and 50s to get serious about fitness at this point in their lives. And, we get into: protein needs, carbs, meal timing, recovery, supplements, electrolytes, fluid needs and more! Lori also gives clear, actionable strategies for how you can reduce the fat around your middle (your belly fat) once and for all.

Improve Your Diet today! Book a 30-minute Speedy Session (phone session) with Host Lisa Henderson, RDN. $99 special - limited time only!
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Helpful resources:

CPSDA (Sports Dietitian association) nutrition resources: https://sportsrd.org/downloadable-resources/

ACSM nutrition resources: https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/trending-topics-resources/nutrition

Lori Anonsen, RD is affiliated with: https://xendurance.com/ (serving elite and everyday athletes)

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This episode features a re-release of my 2020 interview with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge. Dr. St-Onge conducts research on: sleep, diet, weight and cardiometabolic health and the connections between them and she is the Center Director of the Sleep Center of Excellence at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

In this interview, I learned a lot about the findings of current research into sleep. Many GenXers suffer from sleep problems and insomnia, so I think you’ll find this interview valuable and insightful. Enjoy!

Dr. St-Onge: https://mr.research.columbia.edu/content/marie-pierre-st-onge

RD Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

Link to book a session with RD Lisa at the special rate of $249: https://vitalitahealth.com/health-coaching-sessions/

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Struggling to get enough sleep and feel fully rested? Ready to make changes to improve your sleep? Today's episode is for you! In this episode, I discuss what I've learned about the fundamentals of sleep hygiene and I give you 5 main points to keep in mind which will improve your sleep.

Note: This podcast episode is not intended for people with sleep disorders.

Companion blog post: https://vitalitahealth.com/sleep-hygiene-tips-improve-your-sleep-improve-your-life/

Sleep pioneer and American Academy of Sleep Medicine's Founding President Dr. William Dement: https://aasm.org/in-memoriam-sleep-pioneer-founding-president-william-bill-dement/

Sleep: Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/sleep#:~:text=Use%20your%20bed%20for%20sleep,can%20interfere%20with%20sleep%20later.

Host Lisa Henderson's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

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Overwhelmed or having difficulty dealing with being diagnosed with diabetes? Or, feeling burned out or frustrated with having to manage diabetes day after day? This episode features my interview with Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Toby Smithson. Toby has a deep understanding of the emotional effects of diabetes and the concept of diabetes distress. She offers great ideas on how to cope with diabetes and remain positive and on the right track. She also discusses the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and provides her tips on nutrition and physical activity.

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Toby Smithson, RDN: https://www.diabeteseveryday.com/

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Want to know more about which foods are high quality sources of protein? Listen as Host and Registered Dietitian Lisa Henderson breaks it down for you. In this episode, she discusses: both animal-based and plant-based (veg-friendly) foods rich in protein. She also dives into essential amino acids - what that means and which amino acids are essential to get in your diet. And, she gives her strategies for vegans and vegetarians for getting an optimal amount of protein to support health.

Also, receive RD Lisa's free, info-packed guide on Anti-inflammatory Foods at her website: https://vitalitahealth.com/ 

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Curious about protein? Listen in as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson answers these questions: 
Why is protein necessary for health? What is getting protein in our diet actually doing for us from a physiological standpoint? Why is it especially important right now for GenXers? We all know it helps to build muscle in the body, but it also has a wide variety of different roles beyond that which support our health.

This is Part 1 of a series of episodes on the basics of protein. Subscribe/follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

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