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	<title>Heart Healthy Tips - Lisa Nelson RD &#187; calories</title>
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		<title>3 Activities to Burn Calories in the Great Outdoors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take your fitness routine outside! Here are three activities you can add to your week for fun with friends/family and calorie burning to reach your health goals.
Calories burned for each of these warm-weather activities:

Freestyle Fitness – Swim laps
Take you kids to the pool and swim laps while they play. Swimming works the entire body, toning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balancing Calories: What You Must Know About Carbs and Fat for Optimal Heart Health</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/balancing-calories-what-you-must-know-about-carbs-and-fat-for-optimal-heart-health</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lower Blood Pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lower Cholesterol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calories]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, what diet is right? Do you need to stick with a low carb intake to lower cholesterol? Do you need to go high protein to lower blood pressure?
What’s the best way for you to achieve optimal heart health?
Later this month, Rosanne Rust will provide a step by step guide on what you can do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Health &#8211; Eat Walnuts for Healthier Blood Vessels</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-eat-walnuts-for-healthier-blood-vessels</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lower Cholesterol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cholesterol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[endothelium]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nuts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ounce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[portion size]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study found walnuts linked to improved cardiovascular health due to improved function of the endothelium (inner lining of blood vessels) in those with type II diabetes. 
Not only was the walnut addition linked to improved endothelial function, but participants also experienced increased fasting serum glucose levels, reduced LDL cholesterol, and lower total cholesterol.
Back [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Health &#8211; How to Eat Heart Healthy During the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-how-to-eat-heart-healthy-during-the-holidays</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-how-to-eat-heart-healthy-during-the-holidays#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heart healthy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One major holiday down, one to go!  So, how did you do sticking with your plan to be heart healthy and lose weight?  Not so good, well don’t worry it’s not too late to redeem yourself.
Most people gain an average of 1 pound every holiday season.  Now, what’s one pound?  Doesn’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Customized Weight Loss Plan – Pick a weight loss plan and stick with it to lose weight!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest ever controlled trial of weight loss plans found when it comes to weight loss, the bottom line always comes down to calories.  
The study was completed by researchers at Harvard and Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana.  Researchers evaluated the results of four different diets providing different levels of fat, carbohydrates, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weight Loss &#8211; 4 Steps to Reduce Stress Related Weight Gain</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/weight-loss-4-steps-to-reduce-stress-related-weight-gain</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/weight-loss-4-steps-to-reduce-stress-related-weight-gain#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakfast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caffeine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cortisol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cravings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elevated cortisol levels]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are four additional tips to decrease the impact of stress and elevated cortisol levels on your weight.
1. Don’t fight the cravings.
If you need something sweet it’s okay to satisfy your sweet tooth – in moderation.  It’ll cut off your elevated cortisol levels response before things get out of control.  
2. Limit caffeine.
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weight Loss &#8211; 4 Tips to Prevent Stress Related Weight Gain</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/weight-loss-4-tips-to-prevent-stress-related-weight-gain</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/weight-loss-4-tips-to-prevent-stress-related-weight-gain#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cortisol]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stress is linked to weight gain in that it stimulates the release of cortisol.  Cortisol is a hormone that breaks down muscle to provide the body with needed glucose for energy needs.  Cortisol also relocates fat cell deposits into the visceral cavities of the abdomen.  Increased abdominal fat increases your heart disease [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lose Weight by Eating Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lose-weight-by-eating-breakfast</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adrenaline]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard it before and you&#8217;ll hear it again &#8211; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There&#8217;s just no way around it. 
I frequently hear &#8220;I don&#8217;t have time for breakfast&#8221; and &#8220;I&#8217;m not hungry in the morning&#8221;, neither reason negates the importance of eating breakfast every morning. Maybe it&#8217;ll be easier [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Health &#8211; The Dangers of Soda</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-the-dangers-of-soda</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-the-dangers-of-soda#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My weakness is caffeine-free Diet Coke.&#160;For me, soda and popcorn go hand-in-hand.&#160;Well, even though I am drinking diet I have to remember I am not sitting pretty.&#160;Soda affects tooth decay, tooth discoloration, and for those that do not choose diet, weight gain.
Any drink that is carbonated has a low pH level.&#160;What you ask?&#160;Let me explain.&#160;The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lose Weight &#8211; Eat Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lose-weight-eat-breakfast</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I cannot stress the importance of breakfast enough.  Yes, breakfast is an easy meal to skip.  Serotonin levels are high, which means your appetite is low.  However, if you think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, you&#8217;re wrong.  Research shows that individuals who skip breakfast tend to consume [...]]]></description>
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