Vitalita Health: Nutrition and Weight Loss Tips for Success

Concerned that emotional eating or disordered eating might be affecting your life and your health? Listen to this episode to gain a better understanding of this topic from an expert in this field.

Today’s episode features the interview I recorded earlier this week with Marlena Tanner. Marlena is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in eating disorders. In this interview, we discuss the full spectrum of disordered eating - from mild forms of emotional eating to full-blown eating disorders which are more common than you might think for those of us in our 40s and 50s and also more common in men than people realize.

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Let's do some fjord diving into the new Nordic diet! This episode features my interview with Registered Dietitian Sharon Palmer. We discuss this diet in-depth which has been shown in research to be a healthful eating pattern in Scandinavia. It developed, in part, out of the exciting developments in Nordic cuisine and gastronomy over the last 2 decades. The Nordic diet is characterized by a focus on local, seasonal foods, sustainability and the joy of eating. It has some surprising features which you might not expect. We also have some fun and discuss foods and recipes of this region. Listen now and enjoy!

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Has your doctor recommended you go on the DASH diet to reduce your blood pressure? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the nutrition guidelines in the DASH diet and not sure how to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

In today’s show, RD Lisa zeroes in on high blood pressure and how to improve your blood pressure through the foods you eat. Specifically, she discusses the DASH diet, which is an evidenced-based eating pattern that was developed specifically to improve blood pressure. She provides her best tips and strategies for getting off to a great start with this diet...and keeping the momentum going!

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Diagnosed with prediabetes but unsure how to confront and combat it effectively? This episode will jump-start you, boost your confidence and get your health back on track. It features my interview with Professor of Medicine, Dr. Randall Stafford of Stanford University from January, 2022. Dr. Stafford is an expert on this topic and he shares his best strategies for reversing prediabetes through making simple but profound lifestyle changes. I think his tips are really valuable and I hope they will stimulate you to take action to protect your metabolic health.

Enjoy the episode and visit my website: https://vitalitahealth.com/ to read my summary of prediabetes tips.

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In this episode, I present to you Part 2 of my interview about preventing heart disease with integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra. In this portion, we delve into a few different topics…Dr. Sinatra gives his suggestions about different types of dietary fat…he discusses several different antioxidants and polyphenols that he recommends for heart health…and, he also shares with us which heart-healthy foods he enjoys the most.

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Worried about heart disease or heart attacks? Have a family history and want to know how to keep your heart healthy? This episode features Part 1 of Lisa's interview with integrative cardiologist and best-selling author, Stephen Sinatra, MD.

Dr. Sinatra gives us his best tips for preventing and reversing heart disease (some which may surprise you!) We also dive into the topic of inflammation and how to reduce it. He also provides his insights into 3 different types of blood cholesterol: LDL, HDL and Lp(a) and gives us current, evidence-based information on the best range for HDL.

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Dr. Sinatra's website: https://www.healthydirections.com/dr-stephen-sinatra

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Confused about whether or not red wine is healthy? You're not alone! You may have heard about the health benefits of resveratrol, which is one of the polyphenols present in red wine. On the other hand, any type of alcohol can have undesirable effects on the body. So, when it comes to wine, is it better to drink or not to drink? In this episode, we weigh this question. We examine some of the current research on resveratrol and discuss various health effects of alcohol (some which may surprise you!) Also, Nutritionist Lisa offers her tips and recommendations for enjoying red wine in a healthy way.

Also visit: https://vitalitahealth.com/ for Lisa's blog, show links and more resources on nutrition and health.

Vitalita Health/Lisa Henderson, RDN website: https://vitalitahealth.com/