1-2-3 lift off! As of today (6/11/24), I am happy to announce that I am launching a brand new series of healthy cooking classes for groups of all kinds in
This festive recipe is perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish for a holiday occasion. To make it a balanced meal, serve it with a green vegetable
This may be tough to hear…so I’m going to rip the band-aid off right away to get it over with. Here’s the shocking fact – most GenX women (such as
Discover simple ways to shift to a more plant-based way of eating…without having to give up meat! In this episode, RD Lisa explains what plant-based eating is, explores the multiple
Today’s show is a re-release from my archives of a podcast episode from September 2020. It features my interview with Dr. David Maron, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Stanford. We
If you want to set yourself up for success, 3 mindset qualities are essential as you embark on the journey of improving your diet. I’ve worked with many clients over
Confused about which fats are healthy and want to understand why omega-3 fats are an important part of a healthy diet? In this podcast episode and blog, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Want to learn how to optimize your diet to get the most out of your workouts and improve your health? Today’s episode is focused on performance nutrition for non-athletes, for
This episode features a re-release of my 2020 interview with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge. Dr. St-Onge conducts research on: sleep, diet, weight and cardiometabolic health and the connections between them and
Sleep is so critical to good health. Improve the quality of your sleep and aim for the right amount of sleep for you (somewhere between 7-9 hours per night). In
Overwhelmed or having difficulty dealing with being diagnosed with diabetes? Or, feeling burned out or frustrated with having to manage diabetes day after day? This podcast episode features my interview
Want to know more about which foods are high quality sources of protein? Listen as Host and Registered Dietitian Lisa Henderson breaks it down for you. In this episode, she
Curious about protein? Listen in as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson answers these questions: Why is protein necessary for health? What is getting protein in our diet actually doing for us
Curious about mindful eating? Learn from an expert! This episode features my interview with Registered Dietitian and Mind-Body practitioner Theresa Stahl, author of the book, I’m Full: Remindful Eating Tips
As both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a foodie, host Lisa Henderson has a unique perspective which embraces both the culinary pleasures as well as the health-supporting qualities of food.
In Part 2 of this series on whole grains, Registered Dietitian Lisa Henderson dives into how to put together healthy, balanced meals with the right proportion of whole grains. In
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
Learn about the powerful red carotenoid Astaxanthin in Lisa’s interview with an expert in the field, Karen Hecht, PhD of AstaReal. Astaxanthin has a surprising variety of health benefits that
In this episode, we dive into strategies for reducing stress and anxiety in your daily life. We’ll learn about 7 habits that naturally help you feel more serene, relaxed and
Want to reduce chronic inflammation by changing the way that you eat? This episode provides you with a simple, straightforward and in-depth outline of the 4 main principles of an
In my experience as a Registered Dietitian and Health Coach, I’ve helped many people with their weight loss goals. I’ve realized that there are 3 things that are important for
Concerned that emotional eating or disordered eating might be affecting your life and your health? Listen to this episode to gain a better understanding of this topic from an expert
Let’s do some fjord diving into the new Nordic diet! This episode features my interview with Registered Dietitian Sharon Palmer. We discuss this diet in-depth which has been shown in
Has your doctor recommended you go on the DASH diet to reduce your blood pressure? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the nutrition guidelines in the DASH
About 1 in 3 adult Americans have prediabetes. 1 in 3! Wrap your mind around that for a minute. And, some people have it and are completely unaware of it
In this episode, I present to you Part 2 of my interview on preventing heart disease with integrative cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, MD. Listen now to hear Dr. Sinatra’s experienced perspective
Delicious pesto to perk up your holiday meal! This versatile sauce is packed with heart-healthy ingredients and adds vibrant flavor to a variety of foods. Spread it on fish, shrimp,
Worried about heart disease or heart attacks? Have a family history and want to know how to keep your heart healthy? This episode features Part 1 of Lisa’s interview with
Revisiting the French paradox – is red wine good for the heart? Back in the 1980’s, many were delighted to hear the news that red wine was good for heart
There’s a great David Benoit album called “Waiting for Spring”. It’s about time I put that one for a spin on the turntable once again. In these late winter days
Are you carb-phobic? Are you considering a ketogenic diet or another diet that involves a very low intake of carbohydrates? While these diets (if done properly) can be successful for
Here are my quick and no-so-dirty 😉 tips on balanced eating. These apply to dining out, eating on-the-run and also eating at home. The big picture, overall goal is to
Clients often will ask me for a meal plan to help them eat healthy. They say they want to take the guesswork out of healthy eating and keep it as
Basil pesto perfectly represents the Mediterranean diet as it is incredibly delicious, satisfying and heart-healthy. In fact, all 3 of the main ingredients of basil pesto (basil, garlic and extra
Why is sugar so bad for you? Basically, excessive sugar intake over time puts you at risk for obesity and chronic diseases such as: diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
