Heart Month

Episode 42: Heart Month

References: American Heart Association

Additional Resources:

• Blog: www.NewlywedNutrition.com

Find links to educational resources for consumers and professionals from CDC and Million Hearts^®. Check back here throughout February for more information on heart disease prevention, including a CDC Feature Article and quiz.

• Heart Disease Fact Sheet
• Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
• Preventing Heart Disease: Healthy Living Habits
• How much physical activity do adults need?
• Million Hearts^® Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Resource Center: Browse hundreds of heart-healthy recipes, 28-day meal plans, and lifestyle articles.
• How Old Is Your Heart. Learn Your Heart Age! (Video) : How can our hearts be older than we are? Learn more about your heart age.

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Frightening Food Fact: Added Sugars

Welcome to Episode Number 34! Frightening Food Fact of the week: Added Sugars.

Resources for your reading pleasure:

Choose My Plate

Heart Association

Health.Gov

Follow along on Instagram to see how I cut back on added sugars. 

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Disclosure: I did not receive monetary compensation for product promotion. I did receive a free sample but, again, was not compensate to write this post or plug in my podcast. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

IBS sucks...end of story but there's hope. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help. To find one in your area visit EatRight.Org. If you are in my neck of the woods email me at info@cindyhuggins.com for appointment information or visit here.


Resources for your reading pleasure:
https://medlineplus.gov/irritablebowelsyndrome.html
My Regular Girl Blog Post
https://www.regulargirl.com/

Printables:
Food Log
Nutrition Journal
Meal Planning Printable

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Lettuce Talk Lettuce

Choose leafy greens of all types and of all colors. Many leafy greens are rich in the following nutrients: 
Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Folate, B Vitamins, Iron
Cooking and Prepping Tip: Do not leave dark greens soaking in water as the water-soluble vitamins (Vitamin C, B Complex Vitamins) will leak out.
 
My Favorite Summer Salad Recipe:
Spring Mix Lettuce
1/2 C Blueberries or 1/2 C Strawberries or Chopped Apples and/or Grapes!
1/4 Cup Reduced Fat Feta Cheese
1/4 Cup Unsalted Almonds or Walnuts
2-4 Tablespoons of Light Raspberry Vinaigrette 

Check our these articles for more information:

Photo Source: https://rebeldietitian.us/leafy-greens/

Different Kinds of Lettuces and Greens

Washing Leafy Greens

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Podcast Episode 11: Weight Loss Tips from the Experts

Over the next couple of weeks each of my episodes will focus solely on weight loss. Today's 30 sec byte features nutrition experts sharing their #1 tip for weight loss. Thanks for tuning in and please don't forget to subscribe.

Episode: 12

Title: Health Hacks 2016

Subcategory: Nutrition Expert Tips on Weight Loss

Over the next couple of weeks each of my episodes will focus solely on weight loss. Today's 30 sec byte features nutrition experts sharing their number 1 tip for weight loss. Thanks for tuning in and please don't forget to subscribe.

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Dietitian Barbara reminds us that there is no magic potion. Ideally, Calories in should balance with Calories out. Her tools for success include My Fitness Pal for tracking calories and tracking steps. 

real food

Dietitian Ann Frances also recommends using tools like My Fitness Pal she also reminds us to... 

Focus on real food.

What's real food? Gods greatest gift to us: fresh produce, whole grains, eggs, meat, milk...

Dietitian Mel People need to realize that it's a lifestyle change.  These fad diets are hard to follow and unrealistic in the long run.

Dietitian Whitney adds to this by recommending long term goals that allow you to increase your exercise intensity and/or duration over time and try to set personal records-no pressure to be where you don't feel comfortable.

Dietitian Meghan....well I'm saving hers for Beyond The Byte which will be live this coming Monday!!

Dietitian Sheena being consistent with eating a nutrient rich breakfast is a key to success as well as not skipping meals and snacks.

Dietitian Lindsey believes that small changes matter and to not focus on too many goals at one time. 

Dietitian Beth adds: don't underestimate the power of ...

plenty of protein, whole grains, fiber and water.

Dietitian Cherie brings it home...we must go back to the basics. Become aware of what your putting in your body.

To sum it up guys: Forget Fad Diets, set goals, eat consistent meals, aim for plenty protein, whole grains, fiber, water, use apps to track calories/steps, consult with a dietitian. 

For further discussion on these top weight loss tips tune in this coming Monday for "Beyond the Byte with Dietitian Cindy" where I go beyond the 30 secs expanding on today's topic of weight loss!

Don't forget to follow me on social media @DietitianCindy and keep the conversation going using #HealthHacks2016

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Podcast Episode 10: New Year Health Hacks

Let’s get real about dieting in 2016. Step away from the fad diets and prepare yourself for real results. 2016 is going to be different and here’s why. You are going to approach it differently. Over the next few weeks my episodes will focus around helping you reach your wgt loss goals. Join me each Friday as I talk #HealthHacks2016. Please subscribe to this podcast and share!

The ABC's of Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month

Let's talk the ABC's of Diabetes. 

According to Diabetes.Org: 

A=A1C

The A1C test tells you your average blood glucose control for the past 2-3 months. This can help you know how well your diabetes treatment plan is working. 

B=Blood Pressure

Blood pressure measures the force of blood flow inside your blood vessels. A high BP makes your heart work harder. 

C=Cholesterol

Cholesterol numbers tell you how much fat is in your blood. The more fat, the more at risk you are for heart disease.

Know your numbers! Talk with your healthcare provider today!

How to Sustain Motivation after a Conference - Part 1

Hello Friends! I recently attended the annual food and nutrition conference in Nashville, Tn. If you are trying to build a brand online check out this session review called Claim the Spotlight! Beyond Traditional Media: Videos, Podcasts, & Self-Publishing! 

The point of a conference is to gain continuing education to develop or sharpen skills, network, and inspire. My mindset during the conference: I will conquer!! I make tons of notes and have idea after idea and I tell myself, "this year will be the year that I actually implement my goals!" Then I come home to endless cat meows, mountains of laundry, and a neglected husband.

So how do we keep this inspiration fueled post conference?

After addressing the cats and the husband ;) I sat down to map out a plan. Oh, the mountains of laundry aren't hurting anyone! Here is my plan on how to sustain motivation after a conference.

1. Organize notes, lecture handouts, and business cards. 

I use Microsoft's One Drive and One Note to organize documents and pictures.

Resources for file organization: One Drive | Evernote | DropBox | One Note

2. Make notes beside the cards. For instance, if someone offered to mentor you or help you with a certain project. 

This is a notebook I use everyday. So now I will have daily visual reminders to keep my mind on my goals. I love this notebook. It is by designers Erin Condren. Click the button below for referral. 

(*this is s referral link*)

3. Send a follow-up email. 

You can simply express appreciation in meeting them.

Here is one that I am sending out.

Hello Chere, 

I have been a big fan of your Abundance Mondays! I too love to inspire and motivate other RDs and entrepreneurs. It was great to connect with you at the NEDPG media/speaker meeting. Thank you for your advice on the National Speaker Association membership. I look forward to connecting in the future.

Always Smiling, 

Cindy Huggins, MS, RDN, LD
website: www.CindyHuggins.com
blog: Newlywed Nutrition
podcast: 30 Second Bytes with Dietitian Cindy
      

Don't be afraid to ask for a meeting or offer your services if you think they will be beneficial. DON'T ask for a meeting or phone call if you have nothing to discuss.

Here are some templates that can help. 

TEMPLATE 1
TEMPLATE 2

Friday I'll post Part 2: Creating a clear vision to see a return on investment! I'm creating some new documents to help! Here is an example. Click to download.

Thanks for reading! Did you go to FNCE?? 

Let's connect. Comment below with any tips!

Weekly Wednesday Reads

I read a lot during the week and always plan to submit a post putting my own spin on things but somethings just can't be said better...

Photo Sources in links below

Here are some good reads for the week: