Nutrition
Nutrition is a key component in overall health. The Tamkin Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team at the Renker Wellness Center are experts in their fields and many specialize in whole food, plant-based nutrition with a special interest in diabetes. Our team works with individuals to build a healthy relationship with food and to achieve a better quality of life.
Nutrition Fast Facts
- Research shows eating a well balanced diet can help improve mortality rates and decrease heart disease rates. ¹
- Increasing whole fruits and vegetables and eating a more plant-based diet can help improve your body cells’ ability to operate at peak efficiency. ²
- Plant-based diets are effective, low-cost interventions to address various health issues such as obesity and heart disease.²
- Phytonutrients (define) in plant foods play a special role in anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, immunity enhancement, and prevention of certain diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. ¹
- Nutrition, combined with lifestyle changes, are effective ways to improve your overall health.
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