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Good nutrition and a healthy diet are important components of a healthy lifestyle. Learn about healthy eating and dieting with tips from a dietitian in this free video series on nutrition.
There are 27 videos in this series:
The Sacred Heart diet is a seven day diet that primarily consists of eating vegetable soup, made with beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, onions and celery. Discover more about the Sacred Heart diet, and why it is not a healthy method of weight loss with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Folic acid is one of the B vitamins that works as an enzyme for maintaining healthy metabolism. Learn more about folic acid and how it aids in cell division with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Apple cider vinegar is often used to pickle food and make vinaigrette type salad dressings. Discover the benefits of apple cider vinegar with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Eating healthy plant and seafood sources of fat helps improve overall heart health without increasing cholesterol blood levels. Determine the healthy functions of fat from olive oil, nuts, seeds and avocados within a balanced diet with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Keeping fit requires exercising four to five times a week and eating a healthy well-balanced diet. Stay active and develop a healthy lifestyle with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Stay fit in the summer by running, cycling and participating in water sports to stay cool and remain active. Exercise in the hot summer climate with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Loose weight by eating fruits, foods that are high in fiber, and by limiting the intake of saturated fats. Shed pounds and lose weight with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and cranberries are natural diuretics, which have a high water content. Discover which fruits and vegetables are natural diuretics with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
When taking apple cider vinegar, consult a doctor to determine possible side effects with regard to blood pressure medications. Discover the benefits of apple cider vinegar for blood pressure with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can be beneficial for psoriasis due to its moisturizing qualities. Find out how vitamin E can help treat dry, scaly skin from psoriasis with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Apple cider vinegar is often considered to have low, if not minimal effects, with regard to weight loss. Find out if consuming apple cider vinegar is a healthy way to lose weight with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Chromium picolinate has been studied to determine if it promotes weight loss due to its affect on the function of insulin in the body. Find out if chromium piconlinate promotes weight loss with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Eating plant based fats that are high in calories is a healthy way add pounds and gain weight. Consume healthy fats from nuts, seeds and avocados in order to gain weight with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Determine the percentage of body fat on the body by using skin calipers to measure indentations on the arms, calf muscles and back. Calculate body fat percentage with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Food pyramids promoted by the USDA contain information that's used to visually represent a healthy well-balanced diet. Learn more about using food pyramids to determine what to include in a healthy diet with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Creatine has been shown to have positive effects for improving endurance in people with congestive heart failure. Discover the benefits of using Creatine with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Consuming high levels of sodium can increase blood volume and raise blood pressure, which can have a negative effect on fluid balance within the body. Discover the negative effects of sodium with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
There are four types of vegetarians, the lacto-ovo vegetarian, the lacto vegetarian, the ovo vegetarian and the vegan. Learn more about the different types of food restrictions for vegetarians with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
The reliability of food sensitivity testing is dependent upon the pathway that's being tested within the body. Find out more about the accuracy of food sensitivity tests with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
ALCAT or antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test, is a food sensitivity test that was developed many years ago. Learn about the ALCAT and it's accuracy rates with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
ELISA or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay can be used to test food sensitivity in relation to the immune system. Learn more about ELISA testing with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Fish oil is a good source of omega-three fatty acids, which can help decrease triglyceride levels. Improve heart health and discover the benefits of fish oil with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Ground flaxseed is high in fiber and sometimes used to help lower cholesterol levels. Discover the benefits of omega three fatty acids from ground flaxseed with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
LEAP, or lifestyle eating and performance, is a disease management program designed to relieve the symptoms of a chronic disease. Discover the benefits of LEAP with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
MRT, or mediator release test, is a blood test that's used to detect food sensitivities. Find out more about MRT testing with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Everyone wants to live a fit and healthy life, but sometimes beginning a new low fat diet can be daunting and even challenging. Changing your eating habits and learning to prepare low calorie, low fat food might be difficult to acclimate to at first, but having a solid knowledge base about the types of foods that you can enjoy without guilt and some inspiration towards creating a delicious menu full of diet-friendly meals is a great start. Healthy snacks, exercise, and a refrigerator makeover are great steps for diet beginners, and this series will help jump start your diet easily. In this free video series on nutrition, licensed dietitian Christine E. Marquette discusses several topics in relation to dieting and nutrition. Marquette begins by explaining how to follow different diets for losing as well as gaining weight. She then discusses other dietary topics, such as: the effects of folic acid on the body, the benefits of apple cider vinegar, food sensitivity tests, allergies and even natural diuretics. Watch these free videos and learn more about nutrition and dieting today.
Christine E. Marquette Christine E. Marquette is a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas. She conducts nutrition therapy for people ages two and up to help all their dietary needs.dkdk
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