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Categories
Diabetes
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Cardiovascular Disease/Hyperlipidemia
Weight Management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Wellness

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Hypertension- Nutrition

Change Your Salty Ways

Are you worried about salt in your diet? Well, if your face feels puffy, clothes are a little tighter, or ankles are a little swollen, chances are, you’re right to wonder about salt and sodium in your diet. There are several things you can do in just 3 weeks to reduce bloating, lower your salt and sodium intake, and lower your cravings for it. Read on to find out how.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 11, 2022

Is Tonight a Takeout Night?

There may be guilt or shame about ordering out as if cooking a homemade meal is always better. However, ordering takeout food tonight can still be part of a healthy lifestyle!

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 8, 2022

Goodbye Hyperlipidemia: Foods to Eat, and Foods to Avoid

Whenever you’re focusing on changes to make with your diet, you may feel bombarded by a lot of information and research coming from different sources, tips from friends, and here-say from neighbors or relatives. Regardless where your information comes from, here are some solid recommendations from Dietitians and national health boards, alike, that are tested and true. Look at this list of different food groups for what to eat more of, and also what to avoid.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 3, 2022

Supplements for Controlling Blood Pressure

Some supplements herbal remedies and supplements claim to help lower blood pressure, but support for these is weak. Here’s what to watch out for to give both your heart and your bank account a break.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Jan 12, 2022

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Health

Eating fat is essential for our health. We know which fats, like trans and saturated fat, to limit. But what are the fats that are good for us? In this article, we are going to talk about polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Anna Sramek, RD
Sep 2, 2021

Saturated Fats and Cardiovascular Health

Saturated fats are composed of fatty acids with no double bonds in their structure. They primarily exist as solids at room temperature. Read this article to learn more about saturated fats and how that affect your health.

Rida Wali, MS, RD
Dec 22, 2020

Add More Flavor Without The Salt

Are you tired of the same old salt and pepper seasonings? Wondering how to add more flavor to your food while still limiting salt. Here are some fun ideas for adding a little zest to your meals!

Praveena Kumar, MS, RD
Dec 21, 2020

Coconut Oil and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

We buy and eat more coconut oil these days, but why? Is it a healthy, short-chain fatty acid? Is it saturated and bad for heart health? Experts disagree, but here we weigh the research for you..

Rida Wali, MS, RD
Aug 12, 2020