066: Why Millennials Should Worry About Heart Disease + How it Connects to Lisa Marie Presley’s Death

You might think heart attacks only happen to old people, but that’s a huge misconception. According to the CDC, one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease in the U.S. Heart disease encompasses several different conditions, and there are so many risk factors. In this episode, we want to empower you with information about heart disease so you can develop healthy habits to live a long and vibrant life! Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership Links mentioned: People: Lisa Marie Presley Had a Family History of Heart Disease Some key takeaways from this episode include: Heart disease is a broad term that encompasses any conditions and diseases that have to do with your cardiovascular system, not just a heart attack or cardiac arrest. Some of the big risk factors for heart disease are stress, high BMI, poorly managed diabetes, genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking. The biggest things you can control to prevent heart disease are your diet and exercise activity. Limiting red meats and saturated fats, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty foods like salmon. Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/