Chef Girl RD LLC

March is Nutrition Month. What is one thing that you can change in your diet to make it healthier?

I was recently read an article on heart disease, which is the #1 killer of both men & women. The part that was most disturbing was that the death rate from heart disease has risen in adults between the ages of 45 to 64. The recent death of Lisa Marie Presley at the age of 54 shocked the nation. But in reality, it is a wake-up call. As a dietitian who once worked on the cardiac floor and in cardiac rehab in a major hospital, I recommend that you know your numbers: Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, TG and non-LDL cholesterol and your Blood Pressure numbers and fasting glucose and HgbA1c to check for prediabetes. As February aka Heart month 💓 rolls around, make it a priority to get your bloodwork done and follow up with your physician so they can review the results with you. Start shifting your eating habits to include more plant-based foods🍎🍌🫐 🥦that have a higher fiber content, cut back on portion sizes on animal protein with your meal, drink more water to stay hydrated, stop smoking if you do so, and start moving more as in walking, dancing, bicycling🚶‍♀️🚴‍♀️, anything that gets you off the sofa . Physical activity has a great effect on stress. Start breathing exercises or meditation 🧘‍♀️ to help combat stress. Stress is a major cause of heart disease. Make an appointment with a registered dietitian to help you learn meal prep/planning and to help you create delicious healthy meals that both you and your family will love and improve your health. Don't wait a day longer to get started. Do a body/mind reset and get your mojo back! 🫶 🙏