Presented by Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., RD, LDN
Here’s the good news: Heart disease and its consequences are largely preventable. The bad news is that nearly one million Americans will suffer a heart attack this year. Join best-selling author and nationally recognized heart
health expert, Dr. Janet Brill as she walks you through the scientifically proven lifestyle steps shown to prevent, treat and even reverse heart disease.
Researchers have long known that the gold standard for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment is the superbly heart-healthy, plaque-reversing Mediterranean diet. Prepare yourself for an evening of olive oil, red wine and garlic as Dr. Janet shows you just how easy it is to enjoy her simple and superbly delicious, nutrition-based lifestyle program—your heart will thank you for it.
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This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenixville Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
BIO:
Meet the author
Nationally recognized nutrition, health and fitness expert and published author Dr. Janet Brill is the director of nutrition for Fitness Together, the world’s largest
organization of personal trainers. Dr. Janet specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention and has authored two books on the topic; the most recent is Prevent a Second Heart Attack (Three Rivers Press, Feb 2011.) Prevent a Second Heart Attack follows the bestselling book, Cholesterol Down (Crown, 2006). She is currently writing her third book, a sequel to Cholesterol DOWN, tentatively
titled Blood Pressure Down.
Dr. Janet is dedicated to her field and to the broader goal of educating the public on heart health. She was a member of the 2011 Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team in Philadelphia and is a member of the Circle of Red. She volunteers much of her time, expertise and
funds in support of the American Heart Association.
• Janet
holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics from Florida International University as well as her doctoral degree in exercise physiology (dissertation in the area of diet and exercise in the treatment of overweight
and obesity) from the University of Miami. She has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in nutrition, health and fitness as an adjunct professor at both universities.
• She is a frequent guest expert on local and
national television.
• A prolific writer with contributions to
numerous scientific journals and lay publications nationwide.
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Professional speaker.
• Blogger for numerous web sites including
Humana Health.
• Spokesperson for numerous companies such as Quaker and Vitalicious.
• On a personal note, she has completed four
marathons and countless road races, many for charitable organizations. A dedicated mother of three fantastic children and a devoted wife of 28 years, Dr. Janet and her family reside in Valley Forge Pennsylvania.
