Our guest for this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast is Brigid McVaugh. Brigid is a nutritionist who has worked with patients with a range of medical illnesses. Our conversation focuses on vascular disease. Actually, the conversation touches on both heart and brain health. So, if someone wants to know more about heart healthy diets, we answer questions like:




* How do we implement "medical" guidelines into our regular diets and meal preparation, on a practical level? * Is it possible to dine out in restaurants comfortably?* And, you will hear tips on meal planning when other family members are not facing dietary restrictions? 




Above all, our guest’s recommendations apply to everyone who wants to remain young in heart and mind! Also, Brigid discusses the common approaches in several of the most popular diets. These include the Mediterranean, Ornish, and DASH diets.  Finally, we explore how to overcome the main barriers to healthier eating patterns.




Mini Bio




Importantly, Brigid K. McVaugh wants to help clients make friends with food. Additionally, she wants to empower others to achieve vibrant health through better nutrition. In her career, she has held clinical, research, and education positions. This includes a position in a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Kidney Transplant at a major Houston hospital.  Brigid has addressed consumer and health professional groups in several states. In addition, she has participated in on-site health assessments for national firms, and continues to present health programs to Texas audiences.    




Brigid earned her BS Degree at the University of Delaware and MS Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Also, she is a member of the Food and Culinary Professionals and Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Groups.




Items Mentioned for Our Listeners




Books and resources recommended by Brigid: 




* Ellyn Satter, Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family* Rebecca Katz, The Longevity Kitchen and 

Our guest for this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast is Brigid McVaugh. Brigid is a nutritionist who has worked with patients with a range of medical illnesses. Our conversation focuses on vascular disease. Actually, the conversation touches on both heart and brain health. So, if someone wants to know more about heart healthy diets, we answer questions like: 
 
 
 
* How do we implement "medical" guidelines into our regular diets and meal preparation, on a practical level? * Is it possible to dine out in restaurants comfortably?* And, you will hear tips on meal planning when other family members are not facing dietary restrictions? 
 
 
 
Above all, our guest’s recommendations apply to everyone who wants to remain young in heart and mind! Also, Brigid discusses the common approaches in several of the most popular diets. These include the Mediterranean, Ornish, and DASH diets. Finally, we explore how to overcome the main barriers to healthier eating patterns. 
 
 
 
Mini Bio 
 
 
 
Importantly, Brigid K. McVaugh wants to help clients make friends with food. Additionally, she wants to empower others to achieve vibrant health through better nutrition. In her career, she has held clinical, research, and education positions. This includes a position in a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Kidney Transplant at a major Houston hospital.&nbsp; Brigid has addressed consumer and health professional groups in several states. In addition, she has participated in on-site health assessments for national firms, and continues to present health programs to Texas audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
 
 
Brigid earned her BS Degree at the University of Delaware and MS Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Also, she is a member of the Food and Culinary Professionals and Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Groups. 
 
 
 
Items Mentioned for Our Listeners 
 
 
 
Books and resources recommended by Brigid: 
 
 
 
* Ellyn Satter, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Feeding-Healthy-Family-Eaters/dp/0967118921/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=feeding+healthy+families&amp;qid=1622743561&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Feeding-Healthy-Family-Eaters/dp/0967118921/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=feeding+healthy+families&amp;qid=1622743561&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2" target="_blank">Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family</a>* Rebecca Katz, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Kitchen-Satisfying-Big-Flavor-Age-Busting/dp/1607742942/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+longevity+kitchen+katz&amp;qid=1622743629&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Kitchen-Satisfying-Big-Flavor-Age-Busting/dp/1607742942/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+longevity+kitchen+katz&amp;qid=1622743629&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank">The Longevity Kitchen</a> and

The Living to 100 Club is an exciting take on getting older. The Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone of all ages who wants to maintain a positive outlook about our futures, offering fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can always keep a positive frame of mind, look forward to events in our future, and plan on living to 100. The Living to 100 Club brings together topics on successful aging, overcoming obstacles, staying positive in the face of adversity, healthy lifestyles, starting new chapters and doing what you can’t. The Club podcast guests share their stories, give professional advice on wellness, and offer explanations about living life to its fullest.

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The Living to 100 Club is an exciting take on getting older. The Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone of all ages who wants to maintain a positive outlook about our futures, offering fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can always keep a positive frame of mind, look forward to events in our future, and plan on living to 100. The Living to 100 Club brings together topics on successful aging, overcoming obstacles, staying positive in the face of adversity, healthy lifestyles, starting new chapters and doing what you can’t. The Club podcast guests share their stories, give professional advice on wellness, and offer explanations about living life to its fullest.

Our guest for this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast is Brigid McVaugh. Brigid is a nutritionist who has worked with patients with a range of medical illnesses. Our conversation focuses on vascular disease. Actually,

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