Mrs. Kristie Ashworth This is Me

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1. 1. Monroe Evening News Online

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   Published on: 4/9/2004   Last Visited: 5/4/2004

   I recommend 130 to 150 a day," said Kristie Ashworth, a registered dietitian at Mercy Memorial Hospital.
   
   "It's important that people don't go to the extreme with cutting carbs, though, because carbs give us the energy we need. Going to the extreme, like only taking in 20 carbs a day, is too extreme. Moderation is the key to a good diet," she said.

2. 2. Monroe Evening News Online

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   Published on: 9/30/2003   Last Visited: 10/1/2003

   Kristie Ashworth, registered dietician with Mercy Memorial Hospital, says DASH is a great diet for those who want to lower their blood pressure.
   
   "It's really low in sodium," she said. "It's more fresh fruit and vegetables. There's less than 6 ounces of meat a day.
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   Mrs. Ashworth does recommend the diet to some of her hypertensive patients, but warns them that following it will mean a drastic change in the way they eat.
   
   "The problem with the DASH diet is that it's high in fruits and vegetables and so it's close to vegetarian," she said.

3. 3. Monroe Evening News Online

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   Published on: 8/26/2003   Last Visited: 8/28/2003

   Kristie Ashworth, registered dietician with Mercy Memorial Hospital, says DASH is a great diet for those who want to lower their blood pressure.
   
   "It's really low in sodium," she said. "It's more fresh fruit and vegetables. There's less than 6 ounces of meat a day.
   ...
   Mrs. Ashworth does recommend the diet to some of her hypertensive patients, but warns them that following it will mean a drastic change in the way they eat.
   
   "The problem with the DASH diet is that it's high in fruits and vegetables and so it's close to vegetarian," she said.