american heart association Archives - Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, Sports Performance Nutritionist

Mar 18 2015October 6, 2018

Should the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Endorse Kraft or Other Foods?

March 18, 2015 October 6, 2018 / 7 minutes of reading

As a dietitian I feel it’s very important to practice what I preach. Doing so helps me gain trust and credibility with my individual clients and the companies I work with. And, everyone who knows me knows that I do not always cook from scratch or plan my meals days in advance (I know myself too well and Wednesday will roll around and I’ll think “but I don’t want that turkey meatloaf I made 2 days ago”). But, I do keep foods …

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Nov 17 2014October 2, 2015

Feast on Fish for Your Heart

November 17, 2014 October 2, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

By Collier Perno If you’re among the 60% of Americans with elevated blood pressure I’m sure you’ve heard your doctors say these things: “lower your sodium intake,” “increase your physical activity,” and “decrease your alcohol consumption.” While these are all great recommendations, new research has shows there is an alternative treatment that may be even better at lowering blood pressure: the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and decosahexaenoic acid (DHA)4. Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential (the human body …

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Feb 5 2012

Keep Your Heart Health

February 5, 2012 February 5, 2012 / 2 minutes of reading

By Sara Shipley, nutrition student, University of Central Oklahoma February is National Heart Month. With heart disease as the leading cause of death in the US and the leading killer of women, an increased awareness of this disease is important. The American Heart Association encourages awareness through their GO RED campaign and promotes a heart healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and smart eating habits. In fact, this past Friday, February 3rd marked “National Wear Red Day”, which promotes awareness and …

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