Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in 75023

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Araceli Vázquez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES
Serves Area
I provide individualized medical nutrition therapy helping you to manage your blood sugars, cholesterol levels, weight gain or weight loss as well as behavior modification to accomplish your nutritional needs.
Are you ready to start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle? Whether you have a specific medical condition such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Eating Disorders, or are in need of Family Nutrition or individual consultation for weight management or malnutrition, I am the best choice for your nutritional needs. ¿Está listo para comenzar su viaje hacia un estilo de vida más saludable? Ya sea que tenga Diabetes, Hipertensión, Trastornos Alimenticios, o si necesita una consulta Individual o Familiar para manejo de su peso o malnutrición, soy la Nutrióloga que usted necesita.
I provide individualized medical nutrition therapy helping you to manage your blood sugars, cholesterol levels, weight gain or weight loss as well as behavior modification to accomplish your nutritional needs.
Are you ready to start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle? Whether you have a specific medical condition such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Eating Disorders, or are in need of Family Nutrition or individual consultation for weight management or malnutrition, I am the best choice for your nutritional needs. ¿Está listo para comenzar su viaje hacia un estilo de vida más saludable? Ya sea que tenga Diabetes, Hipertensión, Trastornos Alimenticios, o si necesita una consulta Individual o Familiar para manejo de su peso o malnutrición, soy la Nutrióloga que usted necesita.
(972) 499-5243 View (972) 499-5243
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Sridevi Jagadeesan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD, IFNCP
Serves Area
“My motivation for wellness was developed over 22-year period, nurtured by my own personal experiences. While practicing as RD in Dallas area, extending my services from Pediatrics to adults, I apply holistic concepts for healing, addressing the root cause through the lens of functional nutrition. The overall combined knowledge gained as a biochemist and registered dietitian helped me to understand the core of one’s body’s healing mechanism and epigenetic approach in nutritional healing.
“My motivation for wellness was developed over 22-year period, nurtured by my own personal experiences. While practicing as RD in Dallas area, extending my services from Pediatrics to adults, I apply holistic concepts for healing, addressing the root cause through the lens of functional nutrition. The overall combined knowledge gained as a biochemist and registered dietitian helped me to understand the core of one’s body’s healing mechanism and epigenetic approach in nutritional healing.
(214) 949-4690 View (214) 949-4690
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Amber Odom Nutrition, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
Online Only
Are you tired of struggling with your weight, want to maximize results on a GLP-1, or need to improve your cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar?
I can help! I take a realistic, lifestyle approach to weight management and can help you take the guess work out of choosing the best plan to work toward weight loss while improving your overall heart health.
Are you tired of struggling with your weight, want to maximize results on a GLP-1, or need to improve your cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar?
I can help! I take a realistic, lifestyle approach to weight management and can help you take the guess work out of choosing the best plan to work toward weight loss while improving your overall heart health.
(469) 933-0226 View (469) 933-0226
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Michele Elizabeth McAlister
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD, CDE
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help clients with weight, gut health issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases transform their relationship with food and body image and improve their overall health using holistic, individualized therapies including mind body nutrition and dynamic eating psychology.
I help clients with weight, gut health issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases transform their relationship with food and body image and improve their overall health using holistic, individualized therapies including mind body nutrition and dynamic eating psychology.
(325) 208-1797 View (325) 208-1797

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Niesje Buaas - iBalance Wellness LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CDCES, NBC-HWC
Lavon, TX 75166
Longing to lose weight, heal your gut, restore energy, improve self-esteem & prevent or improve a chronic disease? We take insurance, see what is covered by contacting us for the link & learn about a free consult. At iBalance Wellness, we work closely with you to Identifying your particular health & wellness goals, empowering you to start with small steps which over time add up to big changes equaling sustainable, healthy outcomes. We offer lab testing to get to the root cause of what is wrong, meal plans so you know what to eat, & 1 on 1 support to work through challenges. Find out more at iBalance Wellness website or contact us.
Longing to lose weight, heal your gut, restore energy, improve self-esteem & prevent or improve a chronic disease? We take insurance, see what is covered by contacting us for the link & learn about a free consult. At iBalance Wellness, we work closely with you to Identifying your particular health & wellness goals, empowering you to start with small steps which over time add up to big changes equaling sustainable, healthy outcomes. We offer lab testing to get to the root cause of what is wrong, meal plans so you know what to eat, & 1 on 1 support to work through challenges. Find out more at iBalance Wellness website or contact us.
(903) 308-5012 View (903) 308-5012
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Diabesity Specialist
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CDCES, RD, LD, MS
I faced significant health challenges growing up, struggling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease throughout my childhood and into adulthood. My interest in nutrition grew as I realized it could greatly improve my quality of life. I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine, as it has transformed my health and benefited my entire family. Additionally, I developed a deep interest in diabetes care, which led me to become a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 25+ years ago. I've helped many patients lower their A1C levels and achieve significant weight loss and improve stamina through simple lifestyle changes.
I faced significant health challenges growing up, struggling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease throughout my childhood and into adulthood. My interest in nutrition grew as I realized it could greatly improve my quality of life. I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine, as it has transformed my health and benefited my entire family. Additionally, I developed a deep interest in diabetes care, which led me to become a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 25+ years ago. I've helped many patients lower their A1C levels and achieve significant weight loss and improve stamina through simple lifestyle changes.
(817) 934-5212 View (817) 934-5212
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Anna Love
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, RDN, LD, MCHES, CIC
Denton, TX 76205
Anna Love specializes in weight loss, weight gain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides).
Specialties are: weight loss & metabolic syndrome conditions (high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, & waist circumference) across the lifespan, working with entire families to create a healthy, happy home. Family wellness packages, vegetarian or plant-based diets, sports nutrition, chronic disease prevention & treatment.
Anna Love specializes in weight loss, weight gain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides).
Specialties are: weight loss & metabolic syndrome conditions (high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, & waist circumference) across the lifespan, working with entire families to create a healthy, happy home. Family wellness packages, vegetarian or plant-based diets, sports nutrition, chronic disease prevention & treatment.
(855) 739-6908 View (855) 739-6908
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Alex Gavronsky
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN, CNSC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Alex is a board-certified lead dietitian at one of New York's largest hospitals. He started his private practice to improve access to nutritional counseling and build deep, long-term relationships with patients who are managing nutrition-related health conditions. His work focuses on patients with both chronic and acute/severe conditions, ranging from rapid weight change to cancer. Regardless of health reason, Alex strives to always create a kind and caring environment for his patients.
Alex is a board-certified lead dietitian at one of New York's largest hospitals. He started his private practice to improve access to nutritional counseling and build deep, long-term relationships with patients who are managing nutrition-related health conditions. His work focuses on patients with both chronic and acute/severe conditions, ranging from rapid weight change to cancer. Regardless of health reason, Alex strives to always create a kind and caring environment for his patients.
(716) 576-3638 View (716) 576-3638
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Amy Adams
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MEd, RD, LDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, improving blood sugar, cholesterol, or blood pressure—or simply feeling confident in your body—I’m here to support you!
Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a Registered Dietitian & bodybuilder with 11 years of experience who knows firsthand what it’s like to put in maximum effort and still feel stuck. If you’re training hard, eating well, and not seeing the results you expect, you’re not broken. And if this is your very first step toward prioritizing your health and changing your life, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. My approach blends sustainable, evidence-based nutrition with personalized support, meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, improving blood sugar, cholesterol, or blood pressure—or simply feeling confident in your body—I’m here to support you!
Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a Registered Dietitian & bodybuilder with 11 years of experience who knows firsthand what it’s like to put in maximum effort and still feel stuck. If you’re training hard, eating well, and not seeing the results you expect, you’re not broken. And if this is your very first step toward prioritizing your health and changing your life, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. My approach blends sustainable, evidence-based nutrition with personalized support, meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
(339) 231-8126 View (339) 231-8126
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Tere Rivera
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, CEDS-C, FAED
Dallas, TX 75248
Have you thought you should have a better relationship with food and a better quality of life? Are you feeling tired to have to think about food all the time? Do you feel like your life now evolves around overwhelming food thoughts? Have you made attempts to eat better and not succeeded? Are your parents worried about your eating behavior? Is your child struggling with picky eating to the point that is loosing weight or not growing? Is your child overly conscious about their body and stopped eating adequate amounts? Have you observed your child struggle with drastic weight fluctuations and not eating as they were before?
Have you thought you should have a better relationship with food and a better quality of life? Are you feeling tired to have to think about food all the time? Do you feel like your life now evolves around overwhelming food thoughts? Have you made attempts to eat better and not succeeded? Are your parents worried about your eating behavior? Is your child struggling with picky eating to the point that is loosing weight or not growing? Is your child overly conscious about their body and stopped eating adequate amounts? Have you observed your child struggle with drastic weight fluctuations and not eating as they were before?
(214) 380-2540 View (214) 380-2540
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Caitlyn Fergerson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MEd, LDN
Serves Area
Would you like help working on your relationship with food and your relationship with your body? There are so many confusing nutrition messages out there and no single plan works for every person. If you're looking for a dietitian with varied experience and a nonjudgemental approach, I would love to talk with you. With a whole-person approach, I meet people where they're at and help them set reasonable, attainable wellness goals. I use a non-diet, trauma-informed approach with HAES (Health at Every Size) alignment and Intuitive Eating at the forefront.
Would you like help working on your relationship with food and your relationship with your body? There are so many confusing nutrition messages out there and no single plan works for every person. If you're looking for a dietitian with varied experience and a nonjudgemental approach, I would love to talk with you. With a whole-person approach, I meet people where they're at and help them set reasonable, attainable wellness goals. I use a non-diet, trauma-informed approach with HAES (Health at Every Size) alignment and Intuitive Eating at the forefront.
(520) 595-4179 View (520) 595-4179
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Susan Linke
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MBA, MS, RD, LD, CLT
49 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
Do you have a chronic health condition such as IBS, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, eczema, or others? Since 80% of your immune system is in the gut, foods can act as "triggers" causing inflammation, pain, diarrhea and more. Your immune system is as unique as a fingerprint, so there is no one-size-fits all solution. What might give one person a migraine doesn't necessarily give someone else a migraine. I personalize my approach by combining nutrition, laboratory analysis and supplements (if needed). Most importantly I listen. You know your body better than anyone. Together we'll develop an approach that works for you.
Do you have a chronic health condition such as IBS, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, eczema, or others? Since 80% of your immune system is in the gut, foods can act as "triggers" causing inflammation, pain, diarrhea and more. Your immune system is as unique as a fingerprint, so there is no one-size-fits all solution. What might give one person a migraine doesn't necessarily give someone else a migraine. I personalize my approach by combining nutrition, laboratory analysis and supplements (if needed). Most importantly I listen. You know your body better than anyone. Together we'll develop an approach that works for you.
(214) 974-3142 View (214) 974-3142
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Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CEDS-C
Dallas, TX 75206
Now accepting new clients! Nutrition DiscoveRD specializes in eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, managing PCOS, and improving relationships with food and body image after chronic dieting. Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are seeking support for eating concerns, navigating disordered eating patterns, or looking to optimize athletic performance, our approach emphasizes nutrition education, challenging diet culture, and fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body.
Now accepting new clients! Nutrition DiscoveRD specializes in eating disorder recovery, sports nutrition, managing PCOS, and improving relationships with food and body image after chronic dieting. Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C, provides personalized, non-diet, weight-neutral care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether you are seeking support for eating concerns, navigating disordered eating patterns, or looking to optimize athletic performance, our approach emphasizes nutrition education, challenging diet culture, and fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body.
(972) 808-5209 View (972) 808-5209
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Yun Rose Ze
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, eating disorders, weight management, and pediatric nutrition, addressing issues like high cholesterol, food sensitivity, GERD, gut health, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and pregnancy nutrition.
Yun Ze (Rose) is a passionate dietitian who focuses on disease prevention and disease management. Rose strives to provide her clients with non-judgmental, wholesome and evidence-based research that will set them up for long-term success.My professional journey into nutrition started when I pursued nursing in Singapore. I found the food choices and variety to be subpar in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and even grocery stores! This set me on a path to learn more about how nutrition impacts one's life and longevity.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, eating disorders, weight management, and pediatric nutrition, addressing issues like high cholesterol, food sensitivity, GERD, gut health, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and pregnancy nutrition.
Yun Ze (Rose) is a passionate dietitian who focuses on disease prevention and disease management. Rose strives to provide her clients with non-judgmental, wholesome and evidence-based research that will set them up for long-term success.My professional journey into nutrition started when I pursued nursing in Singapore. I found the food choices and variety to be subpar in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and even grocery stores! This set me on a path to learn more about how nutrition impacts one's life and longevity.
(469) 905-6561 View (469) 905-6561
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Rosemary Rodriguez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Serves Area
Many of my clients are living with conditions like weight issues, stress eating, diabetes, PCOS, IBS, IBD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, endometriosis, or are navigating menopause.
I take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help clients create lasting, sustainable changes without guilt, restriction, or overwhelm. My goal is to simplify nutrition so it feels doable, enjoyable, and aligned with your life. If you’re ready to gain clarity, direction, and practical tools you can use every day, let’s work together!
Many of my clients are living with conditions like weight issues, stress eating, diabetes, PCOS, IBS, IBD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, endometriosis, or are navigating menopause.
I take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help clients create lasting, sustainable changes without guilt, restriction, or overwhelm. My goal is to simplify nutrition so it feels doable, enjoyable, and aligned with your life. If you’re ready to gain clarity, direction, and practical tools you can use every day, let’s work together!
(817) 985-4415 View (817) 985-4415
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Excellis Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, RDN, LD
Serves Area
Dr. Stacie Ellis, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in weight loss/gain, eating disorders, emotional/stress eating, performance/sports nutrition, nutrition for aesthetic demanding sports/fields, and medical nutrition therapy for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance, and much more. Excellis Nutrition offers one-on-one consultations/coaching, group classes, cooking classes, and partners with a number of organizations including athletic teams, non-profit, and corporate. Contact Dr. Ellis today to find out how Excellis Nutrition can help you!
Dr. Stacie Ellis, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in weight loss/gain, eating disorders, emotional/stress eating, performance/sports nutrition, nutrition for aesthetic demanding sports/fields, and medical nutrition therapy for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance, and much more. Excellis Nutrition offers one-on-one consultations/coaching, group classes, cooking classes, and partners with a number of organizations including athletic teams, non-profit, and corporate. Contact Dr. Ellis today to find out how Excellis Nutrition can help you!
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Ashley Walls
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialties include working with clients that need assistance with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Low FODMAP diet, GERD, Eating Disorders, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes, Heart conditions, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Celiac, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Intuitive Eating, Underweight Nutrition, Weight Management, Malnutrition, Sports Nutrition
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
Specialties include working with clients that need assistance with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Low FODMAP diet, GERD, Eating Disorders, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes, Heart conditions, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Celiac, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Intuitive Eating, Underweight Nutrition, Weight Management, Malnutrition, Sports Nutrition
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
(312) 262-7112 View (312) 262-7112
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Lemond Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, LPC-A, RDN, LD
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75075
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
(972) 430-6067 View (972) 430-6067
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Caroline Kern
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CLT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with tummy troubles? Chronic constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain? You've seen a gastroenterologist and been told that everything is "normal." Have you been told you have fibromyalgia but not experienced any relief? Is your child an extreme picky eater, and you feel you may pull your hair out trying to get them to eat? Have you or a loved one been placed on a feeding tube with no direction on how to manage outside of the hospital? No help with optimizing nutrition status and getting the best nourishment?
Are you struggling with tummy troubles? Chronic constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain? You've seen a gastroenterologist and been told that everything is "normal." Have you been told you have fibromyalgia but not experienced any relief? Is your child an extreme picky eater, and you feel you may pull your hair out trying to get them to eat? Have you or a loved one been placed on a feeding tube with no direction on how to manage outside of the hospital? No help with optimizing nutrition status and getting the best nourishment?
(903) 459-4545 View (903) 459-4545
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The Nutrition Lady, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD LD, CDCES
Frisco, TX 75034
I help individuals who are tired of dieting and/or frustrated with diabetes taking over their lives. They are confused by the conflicting nutrition and health messages in the media; tired of being placed on additional medications without understanding their condition. They have a desire to work one on one with an expert to customize a plan to meet their unique needs. Their goal is to create a healthy lifestyle and relationship around food and to stop the yo-yo weight loss diet game.
I help individuals who are tired of dieting and/or frustrated with diabetes taking over their lives. They are confused by the conflicting nutrition and health messages in the media; tired of being placed on additional medications without understanding their condition. They have a desire to work one on one with an expert to customize a plan to meet their unique needs. Their goal is to create a healthy lifestyle and relationship around food and to stop the yo-yo weight loss diet game.
(945) 310-4238 View (945) 310-4238
Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the blood that is essential for forming healthy cells and ensuring regular body functions. Although cholesterol often has a negative reputation, it plays a crucial role in our health. There are several types of cholesterol, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The balance between these types is more important than eliminating cholesterol entirely. In general HDL is considered to be the "good" form of cholesterol, while LDL is considered to be the "bad" form associated with conditions such as cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with high levels of LDL cholesterol circulating in their blood are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as a result of plaque build-up on the interior of the body's arteries.

How does diet affect cholesterol?
While many individuals with high cholesterol are prescribed medications to help lower their levels, lifestyle changes—especially dietary modifications—are considered the first line of treatment. Reducing the consumption of foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fatty meats, cream, butter, and pastries, helps lower cholesterol. Conversely, consuming sufficient fiber, healthy fats (like those found in salmon and nuts), and low-fat proteins can help lower LDL levels and improve cardiovascular health.

What diet is best if you have high cholesterol?
In general, experts recommend a plant-based diet high in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein as the best nutrition approach to lowering blood cholesterol levels. 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 cholesterol levels; 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 high cholesterol levels due to the high levels of saturated and trans fats that such diets can include.

Why is it useful to see a dietitian if you have high cholesterol?
Dietitians are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have high cholesterol can be greatly beneficial. They can help construct a diet that lowers cholesterol and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Dietitians can assist clients in identifying foods that are low in cholesterol and those that support overall health. They can also help hold clients accountable for their nutrition and provide resources for other lifestyle modifications that support blood cholesterol reduction, such as exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption reduction. Additionally, dietitians can assist in managing other chronic diseases often associated with high cholesterol, such as kidney conditions, diabetes, and heart disease.