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6 01, 2015

DASH Diet #1 for Fifth Year!

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:39:50-04:00January 6th, 2015|Book Review, Heart Disease, Uncategorized, Weight Management|Comments Off on DASH Diet #1 for Fifth Year!

Honest, I am not paying US News and World Report to rank the DASH Diet as the number one diet year after year. But seriously, being voted #1 for the 5th year straight? They are trying to tell you something, the DASH Diet is good for you, there [...]

23 10, 2014

Protein Power

By Rosanne Rust|2014-10-23T19:33:46-04:00October 23rd, 2014|Food Facts, Heart Disease, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Protein Power

I just returned from the annual conference of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It was held in Atlanta this year, and I had a great time meeting up with colleagues and soaking in some of the latest food and nutrition facts. I'm planning on posting a few [...]

2 05, 2014

High Blood Pressure Education Month -the DASH Diet: A Way of Life that Tastes Good and is Sustainable

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:39:19-04:00May 2nd, 2014|Heart Disease, Uncategorized|Comments Off on High Blood Pressure Education Month -the DASH Diet: A Way of Life that Tastes Good and is Sustainable

May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, and one in three Americans have it. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for stroke and is often referred to as the "silent killer", since you may feel no apparent symptoms. Yet high blood pressure will cause damage [...]

3 04, 2014

5 Easy Tips for Adopting DASH Diet Goals

By Rosanne Rust|2023-05-01T11:03:13-04:00April 3rd, 2014|Heart Disease, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 Easy Tips for Adopting DASH Diet Goals

The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been voted best diet for the fourth year in a row, so more and more people are trying to adopt it. It not only helps lower blood pressure, but can help you lose weight too. As you work toward [...]

17 02, 2014

Set Simple Personal Goals for Heart Month

By Rosanne Rust|2014-02-17T16:34:43-05:00February 17th, 2014|Heart Disease, Uncategorized|1 Comment

Do you feel tired, have high blood pressure, get short of breath doing daily activities, have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels? If so, it's time to check in with your doctor. This is the time of year to assess your health, and start taking action to manage any [...]

30 05, 2013

Exercise for Blood Pressure and Weight Loss – Make is Doable

By Rosanne Rust|2013-05-30T10:00:57-04:00May 30th, 2013|Heart Disease, Weight Management|Comments Off on Exercise for Blood Pressure and Weight Loss – Make is Doable

freedigitalphotos.net Regular exercise is an important healthy lifestyle goal. The problem for most people is consistency. Some may embark on a difficult, intense exercise regime and then either get too sore, tired, or overwhelmed by it, and quit. Setting smaller goals that you can actually keep [...]

1 05, 2013

May is High Blood Pressure Education Month

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:37:10-04:00May 1st, 2013|Food Facts, Heart Disease, Uncategorized|Comments Off on May is High Blood Pressure Education Month

Used with permission by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As the coauthor of a cookbook for high blood pressure, it seems to make sense to share some blood pressure news with you since it's High Blood Pressure Education Month. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects [...]

7 04, 2013

It’s World Health Day! What are you doing for your blood pressure?

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:37:09-04:00April 7th, 2013|Heart Disease, Uncategorized|Comments Off on It’s World Health Day! What are you doing for your blood pressure?

April 7, 2013 is World Health Day and this year's theme is Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you know your numbers? courtesy freedigitalphotos.net There are several lifestyle changes that can really have a big impact on lowering and controlling [...]

27 02, 2013

Hypertension: Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers

By Rosanne Rust|2013-02-27T09:30:54-05:00February 27th, 2013|Heart Disease|1 Comment

It's the close of Heart Month, and one important aspect of heart health is your blood pressure. While it's a great idea to get an annual physical, you especially want to pay attention to your body over the age of 40. "Middle age" is often a time when [...]

17 08, 2012

It’s Simple: Less is More. Walking and Blood Pressure

By Rosanne Rust|2012-08-17T08:00:54-04:00August 17th, 2012|Heart Disease, Uncategorized, Weight Management|Comments Off on It’s Simple: Less is More. Walking and Blood Pressure

We all know how to lose weight - create a calorie deficit and exercise more. This means eating less, moving more, and choosing smaller portions and foods that are lower in calories. Simple right? Maybe it's simpler than you think. A group of researchers recently designed a study [...]