Nutritionist Tips for Dining Out

As both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a foodie, I have a unique perspective which embraces both the culinary pleasures as well as the health-supporting qualities of food. In this

Performance Nutrition: Get the Most Out of Your Workouts

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

Why Omega-3 Fats are Essential

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, I clear up

Menopause Moment: Estrogen Boosting Foods

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

The Connections Between Sleep, Diet and Health

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

The Argument for Whole Grains

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

All About Astaxanthin: Powerful Carotenoid

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

Preventing Heart Disease and Inflammation

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

Red Wine: Oui ou Non?

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

Creating a Successful Exercise Habit

You’ve made your resolutions, you’ve checked with your doctor, you’re focused and determined to stick to your goal to start exercising regularly. So, what’s left? Thoughtful planning is an important

Why Planning a Meal is Better Than Using a Meal Plan

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