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#Nutrition

Why Does My Doctor Want Me To Eat Fish And What If I Can’t?

Fatty fish rich in omega-3s provide protein and essential fatty acids our bodies need without the additional saturated fats and dietary cholesterol common in land-animal proteins.  This makes omega-3 rich

#Healthy Mind-Set

Struggling with Your Health Goals? We've Got You Covered.

“Wait till you hear this! Over the weekend I went shopping with my mom. As we were walking, I realized my shoe was untied. I squatted down, tied my shoe,

Cardiac Rehab Dose and Risk Stratification

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist who has worked in the field of cardiac rehab (CR) for over 30 years, I occasionally see a topic pop up that draws my attention.

Highlights of Recent Pritikin Research

“Short-term intensive lifestyle therapy in a worksite setting improves cardiometabolic health in people with obesity”Journal of the Endocrine SocietyObjective: The purpose of this study was to conduct a short-term,

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Isn't It PURE-ty to Think so

“Isn’t it pretty to think so.” Ernest Hemmingway concluded his 1926 classic novel The Sun Also Rises with this powerful statement of wistful longing for an alternative reality. His

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Wisconsin, Heart-Healthy?

If I asked you to think of a state with an assortment of heart-healthy options, would Wisconsin come to mind? It might not but maybe it should.

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Collagen: Unmasking the Fountain of Youth

Marketing ads for collagen – in creams, serums, pills, powders, protein bars, gummies – are everywhere. They must work, right? Let’s investigate.

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Why Self-Care Is Important

Why should you *just* survive, when you can thrive? Enjoy the benefits of self-care by incorporating it into your routine with these helpful tips.

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Pritikin ICR Achieves World-Class NPS Score

The average NPS score within the healthcare industry is somewhere around + 58. Ours is 81. To say we are proud is an understatement!

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The CALORIE Conundrum

Should you count them? Are they all created equal? Which calories are best? Good questions! Let’s take a deeper look at calorie basics. A calorie is a unit of

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Pho-n in the Kitchen

Since joining the Pritikin team in 2022, I have been much more conscious of the food I’m eating and how I’m preparing it. In the spirit of our

Meet (Us!) in St. Louis: 2023 Corporate Retreat

So much has happened since the last time we all met in St. Louis! We’ve expanded our program offerings, developed new-and-improved educational materials, celebrated the opening of over 100

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Defining Your How and Why

A patient can’t just order a book from Amazon and expect their lives to be healthier. They need passion, drive, and motivation from their cardiac rehab team in order to make lasting heart-healthy changes to their lifestyle.

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Pritikin Inspired: Biscuits-n-Gravy

The PritikinICR Kitchen is back with another heart-healthy rendition of traditional comfort food! We tapped into our network of heart-healthy chefs to bring you a Pritikin-inspired biscuits-n-gravy recipe.

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The Value of a Healthy Mind-Set

Most patients, their families, and their physicians recognize the need for exercise and heart-healthy nutritional education but may not focus on the benefits of a healthy mind-set.

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New Year's Resolution: A Check-in

Earlier this year, I shared my New Year’s resolution to limit the amount of time that I spend watching and following sports. I’ve had several people ask me

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How to Eat a More Plant-Based Diet, Boost Fiber, and Feed a Healthy Gut

If anyone has been paying attention to supermarket shelves, Instagram, media articles, and restaurant menus, plant-based eating is trending. As I discussed with a friend who follows a vegan diet,

#Exercise

A Breath of Fresh Air

…it’s time for something new, different, and exciting!

Celebrating Patients of the Year

In 2018, I began a new life adventure into the world of Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) when the hospital I worked at signed on to be an ICR provider through

#Exercise

Addressing Pain during Supervised Exercise Therapy for Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that affects the arteries outside of the heart and brain. PAD occurs when the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked due

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5 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

The science of nutrition is constantly evolving, so our team of Registered Dietitians analyzed the most recent science around sweeteners. We then took this information to our Scientific Advisory Board

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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”

How an Underutilized Cardiac Service Drives Revenue While Resolving Staffing Issues

Tune in to this audio session from Becker's 2023 Annual Meeting to see how advancements in cardiac services can help health systems overcome common challenges. Presented by our President, Terry

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Healthy Eating that Won’t Break the Bank

“Eating Healthy is too expensive!”“I would definitely eat healthier if I could afford it!”I’ve heard variations of both more often than I can count. If you’ve