Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in 78045
I believe in healthy lifestyle recommendations that don't include the "diet" mentality! Good and nutritious food does not have to lose its flavor. I enjoy working with clients that are ready to take the first steps to improve their overall wellness. I have the ability to provide you with a virtual consult in the comfort of your own home.
I believe in healthy lifestyle recommendations that don't include the "diet" mentality! Good and nutritious food does not have to lose its flavor. I enjoy working with clients that are ready to take the first steps to improve their overall wellness. I have the ability to provide you with a virtual consult in the comfort of your own home.
I specialize in sports nutrition, managing conditions like celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies, and high blood pressure, along with dietary support for bariatric patients, cholesterol management, gut health including GERD and IBS, kidney health, pediatric nutrition, POTS, and pregnancy.
Do you aspire to eat healthily while savoring your favorite foods? Wondering how to transform guilty pleasures into wholesome meals without losing flavor? Maybe you're facing dietary challenges due to discomfort, diminished appetite, or illness and want to ensure your nutritional needs are met. Drawing from my personal journey, I've mastered the art of making every bite count. With extensive label scrutiny, research, and education, I've discovered numerous tips and alternatives to boost nutrition, optimize calories, all without sacrificing taste. I've had the privilege of assisting many individuals in rediscovering the joy of food.
I specialize in sports nutrition, managing conditions like celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies, and high blood pressure, along with dietary support for bariatric patients, cholesterol management, gut health including GERD and IBS, kidney health, pediatric nutrition, POTS, and pregnancy.
Do you aspire to eat healthily while savoring your favorite foods? Wondering how to transform guilty pleasures into wholesome meals without losing flavor? Maybe you're facing dietary challenges due to discomfort, diminished appetite, or illness and want to ensure your nutritional needs are met. Drawing from my personal journey, I've mastered the art of making every bite count. With extensive label scrutiny, research, and education, I've discovered numerous tips and alternatives to boost nutrition, optimize calories, all without sacrificing taste. I've had the privilege of assisting many individuals in rediscovering the joy of food.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, weight management, and vegan diets, addressing high blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney disease, PCOS, GERD, and cancer nutrition.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages improve their lives through nutrition. I keep up on the latest research & sort through the multitude of information to focus on what’s important & effective. I am passionate about women’s health including helping women promote the best health for their child. In my work with MyOr my focus is helping parents decrease the risk of food allergies in their children.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, weight management, and vegan diets, addressing high blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney disease, PCOS, GERD, and cancer nutrition.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages improve their lives through nutrition. I keep up on the latest research & sort through the multitude of information to focus on what’s important & effective. I am passionate about women’s health including helping women promote the best health for their child. In my work with MyOr my focus is helping parents decrease the risk of food allergies in their children.
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Struggling with weight, prediabetes, PCOS, inflammation, or high blood pressure? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m Rhaizza Velasquez-Garcia, RD, LD, a virtual dietitian specializing in weight loss, insulin resistance, and lowering inflammation. I help clients use personalized nutrition strategies, including intermittent fasting and low-carb/keto approaches, to take control of their health. Ready for real support and lasting results? Let’s work together.
Struggling with weight, prediabetes, PCOS, inflammation, or high blood pressure? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m Rhaizza Velasquez-Garcia, RD, LD, a virtual dietitian specializing in weight loss, insulin resistance, and lowering inflammation. I help clients use personalized nutrition strategies, including intermittent fasting and low-carb/keto approaches, to take control of their health. Ready for real support and lasting results? Let’s work together.
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.