By April D. Beresford, FNP-C, DipACLM So many diets. So much information about diet. What should we believe? What should we eat? Nomatter what we read, one piece of advice seems to ring true for all: EAT MORE FRUITS ANDVEGETABLES! To […]
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By April D. Beresford, FNP-C, DipACLM Last month we reviewed FIBER, and why it is a vital ingredient in protecting our health. As noted, fiber is best found in unprocessed plant foods. So what is considered to be a processed food […]
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By April D. Beresford, FNP-C, DipACLM Poor diet is the leading cause of death and disability on a global scale, and this includes heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. One of the reasons a plant-based diet is so effective is FIBER. […]
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By April D. Beresford, FNP-C, DipACLM In this new column, I will introduce you to the concepts of Lifestyle Medicine and the benefits these new lifestyle strategies can offer in your own personal health journey. Lifestyle medicine is an evidence- based […]
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As a primary care nurse practitioner, I am always interested in helping people understand and improve their health and wellbeing. In my practice, I have witnessed increasing rates of lifestyle-related illness happening at increasingly younger ages. I began to realize that […]
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