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Cindy Berner

Cindy Berner

Cindy is a Registered Dietitian with over 35 years in the field of nutrition focused on health and wellness.

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#Nutrition

Krazy for K: The Mighty Power of Vitamin K

Let’s play a word game! What’s the first word or phrase that comes to mind when I “say”: “Vitamin C” --- citrus! 🍊 “Vitamin A” ---- carrots! 🥕🥕 “Vitamin D” ---- sunshine vitamin! ☀️ “Vitamin K” ---- Kale! Kale? Well, yes, kale is a great source of vitamin K. Good guess!
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DASHing Away from High Blood Pressure

#Nutrition

DASHing Away from High Blood Pressure

Like the low sodium DASH diet, the Pritikin Eating Plan offers blood pressure-lowering benefits well documented in peer-reviewed research.

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Exploring Norway’s Salmon Farms

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Exploring Norway’s Salmon Farms

Wild. This one word has guided my choices in the seafood department. Wild caught fish conjures up images of fish flourishing in their natural habitat of churning water and fishermen

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To B or Not to B – Supplement that is…

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To B or Not to B – Supplement that is…

“Food first” is my mantra when it comes to getting the vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health. Vitamins and minerals in pill or powder form diminish the power that’

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Walking Backwards

#Healthy Mind-Set

Walking Backwards

The Why, What, and How of Changing Behaviors.

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It’s (Al)most Greek to Me

#Nutrition

It’s (Al)most Greek to Me

The Pritikin Eating Plan - a Mediterranean-Style Approach

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Reaching More Patients - Adding Value Virtually

#Virtual Cardiac Rehab

Reaching More Patients - Adding Value Virtually

Pritikin's leading cardiac rehab patient education curriculum and support tools available through the Locus platform, a SaaS-based remote care solution designed to create operational efficiencies and leverage existing workflows.

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5 Steps To Eat Less Red Meat

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5 Steps To Eat Less Red Meat

Consider these 5 easy steps towards eating less red meat for heart health.

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Heart Healthy Lifestyle

#Nutrition

Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Incorporate three key lifestyle pillars for your heart's health.

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Be S.M.A.R.T. in the New Year

#Nutrition

Be S.M.A.R.T. in the New Year

Learn how to effectively move forward with your health goals.

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Hunger Scale – Know When to Start and Stop Eating

#Nutrition

Hunger Scale – Know When to Start and Stop Eating

Avoid overeating around the holidays with the hunger scale.

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Peer-Review & Published Research

#Medicare Approved

Peer-Review & Published Research

Based upon evidence published in peer-reviewed medical literature, the Pritikin Program meets the stringent requirements set forth in Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) for an ICR program.

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Counting Macros

#Nutrition

Counting Macros

Keeping track of what and how much we eat is popular. But does it matter?

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The Power of Fresh Herbs

#Nutrition

The Power of Fresh Herbs

Every year I plant a small collection of culinary herbs near the kitchen door for easy cutting. I love the ritual of getting my kitchen shears and clipping a few handfuls.

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Unscrambling the Egg Controversy

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Unscrambling the Egg Controversy

How do we go about unscrambling the mixed messaging around eggs and heart health? At the core of this long-standing controversy is the fact that eggs are rich in dietary cholesterol.

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Growing our Account Management Team

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Growing our Account Management Team

Pritikin ICR continues to expand our Account Management team with experienced health professionals.

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Nutrition and Immune Health

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Nutrition and Immune Health

Tap into the power of food to strengthen your body's defense system.

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Fiber Facts 101

#Nutrition

Fiber Facts 101

Learn the basics about an often overlooked plant-based nutrient.

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6 Hidden Sources of Sodium

#Nutrition

6 Hidden Sources of Sodium

In an effort to cut back on sodium intake, many of us have looked for the obvious sources of sodium. We all know the saltshaker on the dinner table adds

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Pritikin Expands Account Management Team

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Pritikin Expands Account Management Team

Pritikin ICR recently expanded its Account Management team with the addition of three Account Managers.

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