Author Archives: Morgan Claire Hiestand

Put Down the Diet Coke!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Morgan Claire Hiestand

A 12 ounce regular coke has about 150 calories, but a diet coke has zero calories. Seems like an obvious choice of what to drink, right? Think again. Scientists have discovered that artificial sugars do more harm than good. Artificial … Continue reading →

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How Do I Lower My Blood Pressure?

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Morgan Claire Hiestand

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has developed a curriculum that is targeted towards adults diagnosed with high blood pressure, or hypertension. One in four American adults has hypertension, which is a significantly high number of people. Hypertension is when … Continue reading →

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What oil should I be cooking with for a healthy heart?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Morgan Claire Hiestand

It can be confusing to know what type of oil to cook with, especially with the amount of oils out there! There’s olive oil, canola, vegetable, coconut, flaxseed oil, and countless more. Some of these oils are healthy fats while … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Dietitian

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Morgan Claire Hiestand

When some people think about a registered dietitian, they might think of someone who eats perfectly all the time and never eats unhealthy. However, this is not true. Every person struggles with making healthy decisions throughout their day. We have … Continue reading →

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