Vitalita Health: Dietitian Tips for 50+
Welcome middle aged and older adults! I’m Lisa Henderson, creator and host of Vitalita Health. I'm an effective and empathetic Registered Dietitian experienced with helping men and women over 50 improve their diet, health and vitality for the long-term. My purpose is to provide you with current, high quality information about nutrition and health to support and optimize your health. I also provide helpful tips on how you can start to effectively make these changes in your lifestyle - no matter where you're starting from. Whether you want to reduce your risk of getting diabetes, reverse heart disease, prevent cognitive decline or simply improve your diet and sense of well-being, this is the show for you! On the show, I dive into a variety of health topics in my interviews with experts and also in my solocasts. My focus is on nutrition but we also get into other essential aspects of a healthy lifestyle for those over 50, such as physical activity, managing stress, mindfulness, sleep and weight loss. Take control of your health! Listen and subscribe today. For more info about me and my services as a Dietitian, visit my website at: https://vitalitahealth.com/ I offer 1-on-1 consultations, online nutrition courses and healthy cooking classes.
Vitalita Health: Dietitian Tips for 50+
Dietitian Tips: The Argument for Whole Grains, Part 1
Are whole grains a necessary part of a healthy diet? In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson argues the case for whole grains. She explains why they’re beneficial and why they deserve a second chance as an integral part of a balanced diet.
In this episode (Part 1), she provides her tips and gives a detailed description of the basics - examples of whole grains, which nutrients they contain and their health benefits. She dives into the difference between whole grains and refined grains. She also outlines the appropriate portion sizes for whole grains and provides an easy rule-of-thumb for how many servings of whole grains are optimal each day.
In Part 2 (next week), RD Lisa dives into meal planning ideas and dining out tips for whole grains - don't miss it!
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