Hot flashes? Insomnia? Are you a Gen-X woman who might be going through menopause or perimenopause? Listen to today's episode to gain a better understanding of what's going on with your body and how you can minimize menopausal symptoms. Certain foods contain phytoestrogens which can increase estrogen levels naturally. In this episode, discover which whole foods are good sources of phytoestrogens. Listen, learn and subscribe today!

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Discover simple ways to shift to a more plant-based way of eating.

In this episode, RD Lisa explains what plant-based eating is, explores the multiple benefits of a plant-based diet and gives you her best tips to help you prepare to make the transition to eating more plant-based meals.

Also, visit our website to discover more valuable tips on nutrition and health!

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Confused about which fats are healthy and want to understand why omega-3 fats are an important part of a healthy diet? Listen as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson clears up the confusion with her simple, clear style. She gives a quick but thorough discussion of: their health benefits, the different types, which foods and supplements are good sources and how much you might aim to get each week.

Also, visit Lisa's website for more info on nutrition and health: https://vitalitahealth.com/

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/

NRDC's Smart Seafood Buying Guide: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/smart-seafood-buying-guide

FDA's guide for eating fish for pregnancy/breastfeeding and for children: https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish

Vitalita Health/Lisa Henderson, RDN website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

Want to learn how to optimize your diet to get the most out of your workouts and improve your health? Today's episode is focused on performance nutrition for non-athletes, for healthy middle-age adults.

This episode features my interview with fellow Registered Dietitian Lori Anonsen. Lori has a wealth of experience in both nutrition and fitness and has a deep understanding of Sports Nutrition. She also holds Exercise Science/Fitness certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise.

This is a nutrient-rich episode! We talk about why it's beneficial for GenXers in their 40s and 50s to get serious about fitness at this point in their lives. And, we get into: protein needs, carbs, meal timing, recovery, supplements, electrolytes, fluid needs and more! Lori also gives clear, actionable strategies for how you can reduce the fat around your middle (your belly fat) once and for all.

Improve Your Diet today! Book a 30-minute Speedy Session (phone session) with Host Lisa Henderson, RDN. $99 special - limited time only!
Info/book here: https://vitalitahealth.com/health-coaching-sessions/

Helpful resources:

CPSDA (Sports Dietitian association) nutrition resources: https://sportsrd.org/downloadable-resources/

ACSM nutrition resources: https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/trending-topics-resources/nutrition

Lori Anonsen, RD is affiliated with: https://xendurance.com/ (serving elite and everyday athletes)

Vitalita Health/Lisa Henderson, RDN website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

This episode features a re-release of my 2020 interview with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge. Dr. St-Onge conducts research on: sleep, diet, weight and cardiometabolic health and the connections between them and she is the Center Director of the Sleep Center of Excellence at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

In this interview, I learned a lot about the findings of current research into sleep. Many GenXers suffer from sleep problems and insomnia, so I think you’ll find this interview valuable and insightful. Enjoy!

Dr. St-Onge: https://mr.research.columbia.edu/content/marie-pierre-st-onge

RD Lisa's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

Link to book a session with RD Lisa at the special rate of $249: https://vitalitahealth.com/health-coaching-sessions/

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Struggling to get enough sleep and feel fully rested? Ready to make changes to improve your sleep? Today's episode is for you! In this episode, I discuss what I've learned about the fundamentals of sleep hygiene and I give you 5 main points to keep in mind which will improve your sleep.

Note: This podcast episode is not intended for people with sleep disorders.

Companion blog post: https://vitalitahealth.com/sleep-hygiene-tips-improve-your-sleep-improve-your-life/

Sleep pioneer and American Academy of Sleep Medicine's Founding President Dr. William Dement: https://aasm.org/in-memoriam-sleep-pioneer-founding-president-william-bill-dement/

Sleep: Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/sleep#:~:text=Use%20your%20bed%20for%20sleep,can%20interfere%20with%20sleep%20later.

Host Lisa Henderson's website: https://vitalitahealth.com/

Vitalita Health/Lisa Henderson, RDN website: https://vitalitahealth.com/