Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in Toronto, ON
I am a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the owner of Kidney Nutrition. My team and I at Kidney Nutrition help those with CKD overcome the confusing world of nutrition so they can improve their kidney function.
I am a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the owner of Kidney Nutrition. My team and I at Kidney Nutrition help those with CKD overcome the confusing world of nutrition so they can improve their kidney function.
As a certified nutritionist and former pharmacist, I help people improve their health through food—not medication. I understand how overwhelming it can be to manage chronic conditions or make lasting lifestyle changes. That’s why my approach focuses on realistic, personalized nutrition that fits your life.
Whether your goal is to prevent disease, boost energy, or feel confident in your eating habits, I’ll guide you with evidence-based strategies and support every step of the way—so you can enjoy food, feel good, and live well.
As a certified nutritionist and former pharmacist, I help people improve their health through food—not medication. I understand how overwhelming it can be to manage chronic conditions or make lasting lifestyle changes. That’s why my approach focuses on realistic, personalized nutrition that fits your life.
Whether your goal is to prevent disease, boost energy, or feel confident in your eating habits, I’ll guide you with evidence-based strategies and support every step of the way—so you can enjoy food, feel good, and live well.
Specialty: Intuitive Eating, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Heart Health, Kids/Family Nutrition, IBS / Digestive Health, Women’s Health, Pre/Post Natal, Metabolic Disease, Chronic Disease
A nurturer at heart, Christine will always greet you with a smile and attentive ear.
Christine is one of the experienced Registered Dietitians on the Health Stand Nutrition Team. Since 2000, our compassionate team has provided personal nutrition counseling at our local office in Calgary and virtually by phone or video conferencing across Canada and globally. Our dietitians specialize in a wide range of areas.
Specialty: Intuitive Eating, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Heart Health, Kids/Family Nutrition, IBS / Digestive Health, Women’s Health, Pre/Post Natal, Metabolic Disease, Chronic Disease
A nurturer at heart, Christine will always greet you with a smile and attentive ear.
Christine is one of the experienced Registered Dietitians on the Health Stand Nutrition Team. Since 2000, our compassionate team has provided personal nutrition counseling at our local office in Calgary and virtually by phone or video conferencing across Canada and globally. Our dietitians specialize in a wide range of areas.
Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. For the past 10 years, I have supported patients with diabetes and various other chronic diseases and nutrition concerns in making diet changes and improving their health and quality of life. I have also worked with children and families and would love to help you lessen food related stressors in the home by disentangling the confusing and often contradictory nutrition information available, providing meal planning strategies and addressing “picky eating”.
Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. For the past 10 years, I have supported patients with diabetes and various other chronic diseases and nutrition concerns in making diet changes and improving their health and quality of life. I have also worked with children and families and would love to help you lessen food related stressors in the home by disentangling the confusing and often contradictory nutrition information available, providing meal planning strategies and addressing “picky eating”.
Are you looking to understand your diabetes or reduce your risk of heart disease?
Say goodbye to eliminating foods and restrictive diets with my nutrition programs. My programs are designed to help you understand your diet, and make sustainable changes to support your health.
Are you looking to understand your diabetes or reduce your risk of heart disease?
Say goodbye to eliminating foods and restrictive diets with my nutrition programs. My programs are designed to help you understand your diet, and make sustainable changes to support your health.
I have supported hundreds of clients in rebuilding trust with food while improving blood sugar control, heart health, energy, mood, and overall health outcomes using a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed when it comes to eating?
Are you confused by the constant messages about food, dieting, and health?
Are you looking for support managing a chronic condition, such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, or hypertension, while also building a more peaceful relationship with food? If so, you’re in the right place.
I have supported hundreds of clients in rebuilding trust with food while improving blood sugar control, heart health, energy, mood, and overall health outcomes using a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed when it comes to eating?
Are you confused by the constant messages about food, dieting, and health?
Are you looking for support managing a chronic condition, such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, or hypertension, while also building a more peaceful relationship with food? If so, you’re in the right place.
Hi! My name is Maurya (she/her), and I am a Registered Dietitian serving clients virtually in the province of Ontario. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, to support them in meeting their nutritional goals. The populations I focus on include ADHD, autism, and pediatrics. My approach to nutrition is client-centered, neuro-affirming and compassionate, tailored to meet unique needs. I have worked with clients of all ages from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am also currently completing a Master's degree to better understand the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
Hi! My name is Maurya (she/her), and I am a Registered Dietitian serving clients virtually in the province of Ontario. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, to support them in meeting their nutritional goals. The populations I focus on include ADHD, autism, and pediatrics. My approach to nutrition is client-centered, neuro-affirming and compassionate, tailored to meet unique needs. I have worked with clients of all ages from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am also currently completing a Master's degree to better understand the role of nutrition in chronic disease.
Stubborn Weight Gain
- Hormone & Metabolic Shifts
- Bone & Heart Health Concerns
- High Cholesterol
- Insulin Resistance
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Energy & Fatigue
- Poor Sleep
- Chronic Stress
- HRT Side Effects
Hi, I’m Ina! I’m a virtual Registered Dietitian committed to helping women with peri- and post- menopausal weight management.
Feeling overwhelmed by menopause changes? You’re not alone. I help women cut through the confusion and find real, evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to their changing bodies that truly work long term.
I focus on supporting women in perimenopause and post-menopause who are struggling with:
Stubborn Weight Gain
- Hormone & Metabolic Shifts
- Bone & Heart Health Concerns
- High Cholesterol
- Insulin Resistance
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Energy & Fatigue
- Poor Sleep
- Chronic Stress
- HRT Side Effects
Hi, I’m Ina! I’m a virtual Registered Dietitian committed to helping women with peri- and post- menopausal weight management.
Feeling overwhelmed by menopause changes? You’re not alone. I help women cut through the confusion and find real, evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to their changing bodies that truly work long term.
I focus on supporting women in perimenopause and post-menopause who are struggling with:
Sarah’s approach is compassionate, client-centred, and non-judgmental, and she is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for clients. Sarah practices from an intuitive eating, non-diet, and weight-inclusive framework, grounded in the principles of Health at Every Size. She uses evidence-based care to support individuals in healing their relationship with food, eating, and body image.
Sarah’s approach is compassionate, client-centred, and non-judgmental, and she is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for clients. Sarah practices from an intuitive eating, non-diet, and weight-inclusive framework, grounded in the principles of Health at Every Size. She uses evidence-based care to support individuals in healing their relationship with food, eating, and body image.
I work with clients that are either are newly diagnosed with IBS or have had IBS for a while and just starting to get a handle on it. They may need support learning to manage it from beginning to end or just need a little support and feedback. In the end, I work with clients on their goals based on where they are at and need. I take a techy-approach using app-based food logs and messaging.
I work with clients that are either are newly diagnosed with IBS or have had IBS for a while and just starting to get a handle on it. They may need support learning to manage it from beginning to end or just need a little support and feedback. In the end, I work with clients on their goals based on where they are at and need. I take a techy-approach using app-based food logs and messaging.
Sana provides evidence-based nutrition counselling through an individualized coaching approach centered on a client’s unique needs and goals. She works closely with her clients to empower them to find a pattern of eating that will support their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Her core mission is to help people develop the fundamental skills for long-term behavior change. During your sessions with Sana, she will help you curate an eating plan that takes into account your goals, budget, lifestyle and food preferences. She is well versed in various cultural cuisines and will ensure that your cultural dietary needs/restriction
Sana provides evidence-based nutrition counselling through an individualized coaching approach centered on a client’s unique needs and goals. She works closely with her clients to empower them to find a pattern of eating that will support their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Her core mission is to help people develop the fundamental skills for long-term behavior change. During your sessions with Sana, she will help you curate an eating plan that takes into account your goals, budget, lifestyle and food preferences. She is well versed in various cultural cuisines and will ensure that your cultural dietary needs/restriction
Nicole has over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and challenges with exercise. She is known for building strong rapport through a compassionate, respectful, and collaborative approach rooted in non-diet, weight-inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming care. She strives to create a safe and trusting space where clients feel understood and empowered to move toward their goals in a way that aligns with their unique values. With curiosity and care, Nicole takes time to understand the whole person, helping clients navigate the mixed messages of diet culture.
Nicole has over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and challenges with exercise. She is known for building strong rapport through a compassionate, respectful, and collaborative approach rooted in non-diet, weight-inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming care. She strives to create a safe and trusting space where clients feel understood and empowered to move toward their goals in a way that aligns with their unique values. With curiosity and care, Nicole takes time to understand the whole person, helping clients navigate the mixed messages of diet culture.
In private coaching we work together to create a customized strategy to help you gain more energy so you can spend more time doing the things you love and feeling like the best possible you! We will break long term goals into smaller goals so that you not only achieve your goals, but maintain these changes and results over the long term.
In private coaching we work together to create a customized strategy to help you gain more energy so you can spend more time doing the things you love and feeling like the best possible you! We will break long term goals into smaller goals so that you not only achieve your goals, but maintain these changes and results over the long term.
I am an experienced dietitian who can help you make changes that you enjoy and that can help to reduce risk or delay progression of chronic disease (diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, dementia, and cancer), improve energy levels and mood, and can change body composition (if desired).
I offer one-one-one nutrition coaching, where we review your unique situation to develop a plan that works for you. Sessions include science-based tips and support, problem solving, action planning, and reviewing strategies to help you maintain these behaviours in the long-run.
I am an experienced dietitian who can help you make changes that you enjoy and that can help to reduce risk or delay progression of chronic disease (diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, dementia, and cancer), improve energy levels and mood, and can change body composition (if desired).
I offer one-one-one nutrition coaching, where we review your unique situation to develop a plan that works for you. Sessions include science-based tips and support, problem solving, action planning, and reviewing strategies to help you maintain these behaviours in the long-run.
Accepting NEW patients. We have immediate availability for daytime & evening appointments. Whether you’re a new mom navigating the world in an unfamiliar body, a parent looking to support their child with healthy habits, an adolescent looking to expand or improve their diet, or an adult ready to break free of the constant yo-yo dieting-I can help. It’s never too early or too late to focus on your relationship with food to create sustainable habits that support your entire well-being – physical, mental and emotional health. I have extensive experience treating binge-eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa & ARFID.
Accepting NEW patients. We have immediate availability for daytime & evening appointments. Whether you’re a new mom navigating the world in an unfamiliar body, a parent looking to support their child with healthy habits, an adolescent looking to expand or improve their diet, or an adult ready to break free of the constant yo-yo dieting-I can help. It’s never too early or too late to focus on your relationship with food to create sustainable habits that support your entire well-being – physical, mental and emotional health. I have extensive experience treating binge-eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa & ARFID.
I am a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who helps clients navigate their health journey one step at a time. Together, we set individualized, sustainable goals to make a larger lifestyle change. Laura's practice is about building comfortable habits in a way that allows you to enjoy your life while also being mindful of your health. Book online today for your complimentary 15-minute consult!
I am a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who helps clients navigate their health journey one step at a time. Together, we set individualized, sustainable goals to make a larger lifestyle change. Laura's practice is about building comfortable habits in a way that allows you to enjoy your life while also being mindful of your health. Book online today for your complimentary 15-minute consult!
I am a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified insulin pump trainer. I have been practicing as a dietitian for >20yrs. I provide virtual one on one and group nutrition sessions, to guide you towards your health-related goal, and empower you with the right knowledge to achieve and maintain it. I endorse evidence-based nutrition practice to ensure a safe and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. I am passionate about guiding people seeking support to develop necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to improve and maintain health and well being.
I am a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified insulin pump trainer. I have been practicing as a dietitian for >20yrs. I provide virtual one on one and group nutrition sessions, to guide you towards your health-related goal, and empower you with the right knowledge to achieve and maintain it. I endorse evidence-based nutrition practice to ensure a safe and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. I am passionate about guiding people seeking support to develop necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to improve and maintain health and well being.
Living a healthy lifestyle and enjoying the foods you love can sometimes be a challenge. There is a lot of conflicting information out there about food and nutrition. I have experience working with clients with various health needs including general healthy eating, weight loss/gain, diabetes, meal planning, healthy snacking, and high blood pressure. I use a holistic approach to my practice and combine my knowledge of evidenced-based nutrition information, social determinants of health, psychology, and culture to provide optimal nutrition care.
Living a healthy lifestyle and enjoying the foods you love can sometimes be a challenge. There is a lot of conflicting information out there about food and nutrition. I have experience working with clients with various health needs including general healthy eating, weight loss/gain, diabetes, meal planning, healthy snacking, and high blood pressure. I use a holistic approach to my practice and combine my knowledge of evidenced-based nutrition information, social determinants of health, psychology, and culture to provide optimal nutrition care.
JM Nutrition is a nutritional counselling service by a diverse team of nutritionists and dietitians, each with their own areas of expertise and specialization. As a result, we are well-equipped to meet your exact needs, goals and preferences. Our team of nutritionists and registered dietitians regularly lend their expertise to national and international media outlets on numerous nutrition, health, wellness and fitness topics. Our highly personalized service receives high praise from our clients who come to us from all walks of life for matters pertaining to weight loss, digestive health, disease management, sports nutrition & more.
JM Nutrition is a nutritional counselling service by a diverse team of nutritionists and dietitians, each with their own areas of expertise and specialization. As a result, we are well-equipped to meet your exact needs, goals and preferences. Our team of nutritionists and registered dietitians regularly lend their expertise to national and international media outlets on numerous nutrition, health, wellness and fitness topics. Our highly personalized service receives high praise from our clients who come to us from all walks of life for matters pertaining to weight loss, digestive health, disease management, sports nutrition & more.
Maybe you're miserable with pregnancy side effects, anxious about starting solids with your baby, or stressed about feeding your picky toddler. Maybe you've had bloodwork done, and you're feeling motivated to lower your cholesterol or prevent a chronic disease. You might be interested in working towards a plant-rich diet (vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian) without compromising on nutrition. Or you might need support in leaving behind diet culture to rebuild a healthy, peaceful relationship with food.
Maybe you're miserable with pregnancy side effects, anxious about starting solids with your baby, or stressed about feeding your picky toddler. Maybe you've had bloodwork done, and you're feeling motivated to lower your cholesterol or prevent a chronic disease. You might be interested in working towards a plant-rich diet (vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian) without compromising on nutrition. Or you might need support in leaving behind diet culture to rebuild a healthy, peaceful relationship with food.
Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians
How does nutrition affect heart health?
Nutrition plays a significant role in heart health, affecting conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Consuming too much saturated and trans fats can raise "bad" cholesterol levels, potentially leading to clogged arteries and heart disease. In addition, high-sugar and refined carb foods, common in the American diet, are often high in calories but low in nutrients. Abundant consumption of such foods can lead to conditions such as weight gain and diabetes, which put extra strain on the heart. Excess sodium intake is yet another dietary component that can impact heart health. Consumption of too much sodium can raise blood pressure, making the heart work harder. Conversely, eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats helps support heart health through the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels and the reduction of inflammation.
What diet is best for heart health?
In general, experts recommend a plant-based diet high in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein as the best nutrition approach to a heart healthy diet. The "Mediterranean diet," characterized by the consumption of lots of healthy fats, vegetables, beans, and whole grains is one common diet with abundant evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing blood cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is another common diet shown to reduce blood pressure and positively impact heart health; the DASH diet emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy products with a particular focus on reducing the consumption of saturated fats. Conversely, diets that include the consumption of large amounts of protein and fats—such as the keto diet and atkins diet—are generally not recommended for those with heart conditions or high cholesterol levels due to the high levels of saturated and trans fats such diets can include.
What foods increase one's risk of heart disease?
Foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fatty meats, cream, butter, and pastries, can have a very negative impact on heart health. In addition, sweets, high-sugar drinks, and refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta are usually good to avoid in order to positively impact heart health. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fat alternatives, such as consuming lean fish high in omega-3 fatty acids instead of red meat, is often a good strategy, as is replacing highly-processed and sugar-rich foods with alternative carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Why should someone with heart disease see a dietitian?
Dietitians are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so individuals with heart disease may greatly benefit from seeing a dietitian to improve their cardiac health. Dietitians can help clients identify foods that support heart health, such as whole grains, as well as help clients eliminate foods that can place a strain on the heart when consumed in large quantities over time, such as saturated and trans fats. Dietitians can also help hold clients accountable for their nutrition and provide resources for other lifestyle modifications that support heart health, such as exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption reduction. Additionally, dietitians can assist in managing other chronic diseases often associated with heart disease, such as kidney conditions or diabetes.