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#Nutrition
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
Lillie Harris, BSN, RN, CCRP has been with CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier’s Cardiac Rehab Program long enough to appreciate the difference between a traditional cardiac rehab (CR) program and a more
During hot summer months when the only thing you’re craving is something cool and refreshing, it’s easy to reach for a plain old salad. Salads can be healthy
Smoothie shops are popping up everywhere – shopping centers, airports, fitness clubs, and wellness spas. Their target consumer is one that subscribes to a healthy lifestyle and is looking for a
“How has the Pritikin ICR program transformed your cardiac rehab program?”
#Healthy Mind-Set
I realize if you read my last blog post, (“you are what you eat so eat good stuff”) I may have left you with the impression that I’m someone
The last time the entire Pritikin ICR team gathered in-person was in early 2020 – just before the world essentially shut down in response to COVID-19. Since then, so much has
After cardiac rehab, Pritikin ICR patients know how to navigate grocery aisles and restaurant menus with confidence as well as cook tasty low-sodium heart-healthy meals they can enjoy with friends
The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve always found this time of year to be especially exciting as there’
My 60th birthday is right around the corner. I'm honestly not sure how to feel about it. This has been my best decade as an adult; I have been quite
#Exercise
Getting back to your regular exercise habits post-COVID takes time. Go easy on yourself!
when life gives you lemons…
Adopting the Pritikin lifestyle requires a shift in the way you eat, move, and engage with the world around you. What you may not realize is that the Pritikin lifestyle
Have you ever found a container of spinach or leftovers in your fridge that had to be thrown out? Maybe a display at the grocery store convinced you to pick
“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’
Have you ever been inspired to try out a recipe you found online? I certainly have been! Oftentimes, the recipes I spot online aren’t as healthy as I’d
With everything springing to life (pun intended 😉), it’s the perfect time to shake up your eating habits!
If you’re one of the 80% of Americans working a desk job, keep reading. You may imagine an article about office workers written by an exercise physiologist would focus
If you are anything like me, you live for your children. Maybe you spend most of your days driving them to and from sporting events like I do. My son
Regardless, if a food contains GMO or BE ingredients, selecting foods close to nature ensures our best chance for superior health and longevity.
We’ve been celebrating American Heart Month all February long but the week of 13-19 is especially noteworthy. It’s Cardiac Rehab week! Naturally, this week is important to us
When you think of February, what is the first thing that comes to mind? If your answer is Valentine’s Day, we’ve got something in common. It’s a
What makes Pritikin ICR a great company to work for? Lots of things but don't take our word for it!
I love making hearty soups and stews and roasting chicken with vegetables to keep warm in the wintertime. But after a holiday season and a month or two of cold
The Benefits of Hiking…for Body, Mind, and Spirit
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