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		<title>How to Have a Heart Healthy 4th of July</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/how-to-have-a-heart-healthy-4th-of-july</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 4th of July is just around the corner, which for many of us means BBQ time!
Here are some healthy barbeque ideas so you avoid sabotaging your heart healthy diet:
1. Talk more than you chew.
You don’t have to have a loaded plate to enjoy yourself. Take the time to catch up with a friend. Enjoy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Healthy Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A subscriber to The Heart of Health submitted the following question.
Question: &#8220;My problem is that I don&#8217;t have recipes for nutritional meals. Exercising is hard for me as I am disabled. I have a thirteen inch rod fused to my spine for 34 years now. What can I do?&#8221;   
Answer: Fortunately the internet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eating Heart Healthy on a Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/eating-heart-healthy-on-a-budget</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some 5 tips to eat right on a budget:

1. Skip the meat!
Eat vegetarian meals more often.  Select beans, peanut butter, and eggs as your protein source.  This will cause less of a drain on your pocketbook and a great choice to promote heart health!

2. Reduce portion sizes.

Reduce your meat serving size [...]]]></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>
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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>Physical Activity Benefits &#8211; Why should you be active?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/physical-activity-why-should-you-be-active</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay, in the previous two posts, we&#8217;ve covered how much physical activity is needed and I mentioned different intensities requiring different time commitments.
A simple measure of your workout intensity is the talk test.  If you can carry on a conversation while taking a breath every 3-4 words, you’re probably at a moderate intensity level. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Health and Weight Loss &#8211; Has the economy changed your eating habits?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-and-weight-loss-has-the-economy-changed-your-eating-habits</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/heart-health-and-weight-loss-has-the-economy-changed-your-eating-habits#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/?p=737</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Consumer Spending Behavior Study conducted September 2008 reported some interesting statistics: 

43% were eating out less often than they used to.
39% were eating at less expensive restaurants.
35% had started packing a lunch for work.
35% were eating at fast-food restaurants less often.
32% had started using coupons.
32% had started eating more leftovers.
32% were buying more store-label [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Lower Cholesterol: Step 3</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/how-to-lower-cholesterol-step-3</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cholesterol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HDL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heart Disease]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the last post I gave you the first step towards lowering cholesterol.  Here is the third.  Remember, by implementing these basic steps, you&#8217;re establishing a solid foundation that will support heart health and increase the effectiveness of medications and supplements. 
Step 3:  Lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight. 
Weight has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Physical Activity &#8211; How much do you really need?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/physical-activity-how-much-do-you-really-need</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I previously mentioned, The Health and Human Services Department sets physical activity guidelines after reviewing a good decades worth of research related to physical activity and health.
This report encompasses everyone from the age of 6 and up.  Let&#8217;s go into a little more detail on the adult guidelines.
Adult Physical Activity Guidelines

All adults should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Physical Activity &#8211; How much physical activity is recommended?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/physical-activity-how-much-physical-activity-is-recommended</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/physical-activity-how-much-physical-activity-is-recommended#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By now you know being heart healthy and losing weight go hand-in-hand with physical activity.  If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to be regularly active.  If you want to lower triglycerides you have to be active.  If you want to raise HDL you have to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Heart Friendly Starbucks?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/a-heart-friendly-starbucks</link>
		<comments>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/a-heart-friendly-starbucks#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:13:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lower Cholesterol]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I may have some good news for Starbucks lovers.
Normally, the high sugar, high fat, high calorie beverage and menu items offered by Starbucks were reasons to steer clear if you struggle to lower triglycerides, lower cholesterol, or shed extra pounds.
Starbucks is typically not the best place to grab a quick breakfast with a Frappuccinno, while [...]]]></description>
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