Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in 98391

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Nutrition Authority, PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CEO, RDN, CD
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Looking for your own personal nutrition expert? The team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at Nutrition Authority (in business since 2006) are uniquely qualified to coach you towards a more healthful lifestyle by providing relevant and credible nutrition information in a personalized (one-on-one) and easy-to-understand format. Do you want to age healthfully or miserably? The choice is yours! Your 'soon-to-be' personal nutritionist is ready to meet you! Contacting the nutrition experts at Nutrition Authority is your first step to making a positive decision to improve your health, vitality and wellness.
Looking for your own personal nutrition expert? The team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at Nutrition Authority (in business since 2006) are uniquely qualified to coach you towards a more healthful lifestyle by providing relevant and credible nutrition information in a personalized (one-on-one) and easy-to-understand format. Do you want to age healthfully or miserably? The choice is yours! Your 'soon-to-be' personal nutritionist is ready to meet you! Contacting the nutrition experts at Nutrition Authority is your first step to making a positive decision to improve your health, vitality and wellness.
(253) 465-6650 View (253) 465-6650
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Sandra Pearce at Ash & Birch Counseling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
1 Endorsed
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I’m passionate about helping people feel confident and at ease with food and their bodies. Whether you’re navigating disordered eating, pregnancy and postpartum changes, or managing nutrition‑related conditions like diabetes, PCOS, or gastrointestinal concerns, my goal is to make nutrition feel supportive rather than stressful. Using Intuitive Eating, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and a weight‑inclusive approach, I guide clients toward building a positive, sustainable relationship with food that truly fits their life.
I’m passionate about helping people feel confident and at ease with food and their bodies. Whether you’re navigating disordered eating, pregnancy and postpartum changes, or managing nutrition‑related conditions like diabetes, PCOS, or gastrointestinal concerns, my goal is to make nutrition feel supportive rather than stressful. Using Intuitive Eating, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and a weight‑inclusive approach, I guide clients toward building a positive, sustainable relationship with food that truly fits their life.
(253) 237-6152 View (253) 237-6152
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Sophia Tasler
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
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Do you feel trapped in the cycle of dieting, wondering if ease with food and your body is possible? You may feel overwhelmed by body pressures, frustrated by confusing health advice, or unsure how to eat in a way that feels good. You’re not alone. In our work, we ease the stress around food, ditch the body shame, and help you feel more aligned in your choices. Imagine enjoying meals without fear, trusting your body’s signals, and having more vitality for daily life. Whether you’re managing health concerns, recovery from an eating disorder, or simply tired of dieting, our work will build ease, confidence, and lasting self-compassion.
Do you feel trapped in the cycle of dieting, wondering if ease with food and your body is possible? You may feel overwhelmed by body pressures, frustrated by confusing health advice, or unsure how to eat in a way that feels good. You’re not alone. In our work, we ease the stress around food, ditch the body shame, and help you feel more aligned in your choices. Imagine enjoying meals without fear, trusting your body’s signals, and having more vitality for daily life. Whether you’re managing health concerns, recovery from an eating disorder, or simply tired of dieting, our work will build ease, confidence, and lasting self-compassion.
(253) 231-7834 View (253) 231-7834
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Misty Nason
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CSR, CD
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My name is Misty Nason, owner of Viva Nutrition Counseling LLC. I’m a licensed Registered Dietitian and Certified Renal Specialist, lover of food and life-long student. I have been a dietitian for over 21 years and worked with people who have Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) for the past 19 years. I also have a passion for providing nutrition counseling for Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Plant-Based Eating and Sports Nutrition. I have trained extensively in clinical nutrition and integrative functional nutrition.
My name is Misty Nason, owner of Viva Nutrition Counseling LLC. I’m a licensed Registered Dietitian and Certified Renal Specialist, lover of food and life-long student. I have been a dietitian for over 21 years and worked with people who have Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) for the past 19 years. I also have a passion for providing nutrition counseling for Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Plant-Based Eating and Sports Nutrition. I have trained extensively in clinical nutrition and integrative functional nutrition.
(253) 766-5305 View (253) 766-5305
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Linden Hale
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Online Only
I'm Linden Hale (she/her/hers), and I am a weight-neutral Registered Dietitian. I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, digestive health, ADHD/ASD, sports nutrition, and relationships to food & body. I love working with patients of all genders, neurotypes, and identities who are ready to explore their relationship to food with curiosity and compassion. I know that you are the best expert on your life and experience, so I take a collaborative, client-led approach to my work. My counseling style includes humor, sarcasm, compassionate honesty, and appearances by my two Corgi dogs (Barley & Pepper).
I'm Linden Hale (she/her/hers), and I am a weight-neutral Registered Dietitian. I specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating, digestive health, ADHD/ASD, sports nutrition, and relationships to food & body. I love working with patients of all genders, neurotypes, and identities who are ready to explore their relationship to food with curiosity and compassion. I know that you are the best expert on your life and experience, so I take a collaborative, client-led approach to my work. My counseling style includes humor, sarcasm, compassionate honesty, and appearances by my two Corgi dogs (Barley & Pepper).
(253) 528-4979 View (253) 528-4979

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On Your Path Nutrition – Midlife Metabolic Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
1 Endorsed
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If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone.
My approach is practical, evidence-based, and free from diet culture. I focus on clear priorities that improve cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and support long-term metabolic health. Together, we review your history, labs, and daily routines so your plan fits your real life — not an idealized version of it.
If you’re navigating rising cholesterol, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or other midlife metabolic changes, you don’t have to sort through conflicting advice alone.
My approach is practical, evidence-based, and free from diet culture. I focus on clear priorities that improve cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and support long-term metabolic health. Together, we review your history, labs, and daily routines so your plan fits your real life — not an idealized version of it.
(360) 531-7347 View (360) 531-7347
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Katerina Varnum
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
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I help improve blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance, reverse fatty liver markers, support weight loss, restore cycles in PCOS, and improve cholesterol and blood pressure.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
I help improve blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance, reverse fatty liver markers, support weight loss, restore cycles in PCOS, and improve cholesterol and blood pressure.
You’re doing your best, yet your blood sugar is unpredictable, your weight won’t move, your energy crashes, or your cycles are irregular. You want answers, not another diet. My clients come to me when they’re struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, or midlife metabolism and are ready for a plan that actually works. I use functional nutrition, hormone mapping, and microbiome science to find what’s driving your symptoms so you can feel better, lose weight, and finally see real, lasting results.
(818) 403-3159 View (818) 403-3159
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Nataly Nislow
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, CN
Online Only
Beyond her expertise in mental health nutrition, Nataly extends her services to individuals living with heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and digestive disorders.
Nataly strives to assist clients in reconnecting to their inner body wisdom, rediscovering internal body cues, rebuilding body trust, and establishing a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. She also incorporates engaging activities such as grocery store tours and therapeutic cooking lessons and enjoys collaborating with the client's care team.
Beyond her expertise in mental health nutrition, Nataly extends her services to individuals living with heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and digestive disorders.
Nataly strives to assist clients in reconnecting to their inner body wisdom, rediscovering internal body cues, rebuilding body trust, and establishing a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. She also incorporates engaging activities such as grocery store tours and therapeutic cooking lessons and enjoys collaborating with the client's care team.
(425) 230-6029 View (425) 230-6029
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Liz Wyosnick
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD
Seattle, WA 98146
Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Science. I offer a non-dogmatic approach to health where recommendations are rooted in sustainability and science. I am particularly passionate about empowering individuals to live their life most well, in which healthy choices become what they want to do, versus what they have to do. I enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they receive thoughtful education around food, the body, and systems, as well as helpful insight within behavior change research.
Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Science. I offer a non-dogmatic approach to health where recommendations are rooted in sustainability and science. I am particularly passionate about empowering individuals to live their life most well, in which healthy choices become what they want to do, versus what they have to do. I enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they receive thoughtful education around food, the body, and systems, as well as helpful insight within behavior change research.
(206) 208-6966 View (206) 208-6966
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Lindsay Henley LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
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I am passionate about gut health (IBS/SIBO specifically), yoga, and coaching people who are suffering from abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and chronic stress to help implement practical solutions to their health problems, so they can make confident food choices, experience increased energy levels, and reduce IBS-related symptoms. Living a life free of IBS is truly life changing. I know, because I have experienced it first hand. Contact me to see if working together could benefit you.
I am passionate about gut health (IBS/SIBO specifically), yoga, and coaching people who are suffering from abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and chronic stress to help implement practical solutions to their health problems, so they can make confident food choices, experience increased energy levels, and reduce IBS-related symptoms. Living a life free of IBS is truly life changing. I know, because I have experienced it first hand. Contact me to see if working together could benefit you.
(509) 390-2282 View (509) 390-2282
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Riley Smith
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98002
Riley is a registered dietitian on a mission to help individuals and family systems build an empowering relationship with food and body. She believes that nutrition can be simple, accessible, and intuitive. Riley specializes in eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, other specified feeding and eating disorder), sports nutrition, digestive health, nutrition for dancers and aerial artists, adolescent and pediatric nutrition, women’s health (PCOS, menstrual disorders, menopause, amenorrhea, pregnancy, lactation), lifestyle nutrition, and intuitive eating.
Riley is a registered dietitian on a mission to help individuals and family systems build an empowering relationship with food and body. She believes that nutrition can be simple, accessible, and intuitive. Riley specializes in eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, other specified feeding and eating disorder), sports nutrition, digestive health, nutrition for dancers and aerial artists, adolescent and pediatric nutrition, women’s health (PCOS, menstrual disorders, menopause, amenorrhea, pregnancy, lactation), lifestyle nutrition, and intuitive eating.
(425) 584-5940 View (425) 584-5940
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Sarah Lawson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98126
Exhausted from diets? Overwhelmed by social media telling you what to do? Working with me, I help you learn how to best meet your body's needs without toxic diet culture trends. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I assist my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I can help you manage health-conditions including IBS, PCOS, Hashimoto's, and Diabetes using realistic interventions custom fit to your needs. I can also help you to navigate realistic Nutrition recommendations customized for your needs.
Exhausted from diets? Overwhelmed by social media telling you what to do? Working with me, I help you learn how to best meet your body's needs without toxic diet culture trends. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I assist my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I can help you manage health-conditions including IBS, PCOS, Hashimoto's, and Diabetes using realistic interventions custom fit to your needs. I can also help you to navigate realistic Nutrition recommendations customized for your needs.
(206) 558-0645 View (206) 558-0645
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Julia Hollenberg
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
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If you're feeling like you're losing a longstanding battle with your body, or perhaps your constant attempts to control food end up feeling like food is controlling you, you are not alone. You do not have to live a life that is limited by food rules, even if they're in the name of health. You do not have to live in constant worry about what others will think of your body. Learn to release ruminating on food & body and free up your precious mental & emotional capacity! And get support if you're on GLP-1 medication to avoid unintended consequences from malnutrition. Let food SUPPORT your innate goodness & beauty, not deplete you.
If you're feeling like you're losing a longstanding battle with your body, or perhaps your constant attempts to control food end up feeling like food is controlling you, you are not alone. You do not have to live a life that is limited by food rules, even if they're in the name of health. You do not have to live in constant worry about what others will think of your body. Learn to release ruminating on food & body and free up your precious mental & emotional capacity! And get support if you're on GLP-1 medication to avoid unintended consequences from malnutrition. Let food SUPPORT your innate goodness & beauty, not deplete you.
(206) 792-1073 View (206) 792-1073
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Danielle Venhuizen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD, CLT
Burien, WA 98166
I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine. I work with my clients to treat their health concerns using a natural, whole foods approach, but do incorporate supplements when appropriate. My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
I strongly believe in the power of food as medicine. I work with my clients to treat their health concerns using a natural, whole foods approach, but do incorporate supplements when appropriate. My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
(206) 208-1452 View (206) 208-1452
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Reiko Sudduth | Rocket Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
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Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
(774) 234-8318 View (774) 234-8318
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Karen Petermeyer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
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Feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Is food often a reward or a punishment? Do you find yourself feeling guilty around your food choices or how much you eat? Do you find yourself skipping meals or changing how you eat because you are with other people? Do you struggle with feeling comfortable in your body? Are you eating or exercising to change the way you look? Food is not made to be overwhelming, stressful, guilt-provoking.
Feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Is food often a reward or a punishment? Do you find yourself feeling guilty around your food choices or how much you eat? Do you find yourself skipping meals or changing how you eat because you are with other people? Do you struggle with feeling comfortable in your body? Are you eating or exercising to change the way you look? Food is not made to be overwhelming, stressful, guilt-provoking.
(503) 862-6188 View (503) 862-6188
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Carly Leanza
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LDN
6 Endorsed
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Carly is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives while fostering a positive relationship with food. She believes in taking a holistic approach to address the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and chronic conditions. Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
Carly is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives while fostering a positive relationship with food. She believes in taking a holistic approach to address the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and chronic conditions. Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
(405) 267-4939 View (405) 267-4939
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Nutrition and Wellness Institute
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MD(RU), MS, CN
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Hello, I'm Dr. Murtazina - welcome to my practice! I offer advanced nutrition services based on medical and holistic functional approach. My goal is to help clients achieve the best health and wellness, while maintaining enjoyable relationship with food.
Hello, I'm Dr. Murtazina - welcome to my practice! I offer advanced nutrition services based on medical and holistic functional approach. My goal is to help clients achieve the best health and wellness, while maintaining enjoyable relationship with food.
(425) 610-9883 View (425) 610-9883
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Erika Lannaman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
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Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
(470) 397-5913 View (470) 397-5913
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Nw Pediatric Family Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian
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We are a team of anti-diet dietitians supporting adults and teens to eat intuitively and improve their relationship with food. Let us, partner, with you to be your nutrition guide, so you can find the solutions that result in positive experiences around food and nourishing your family. We are Registered Dietitians currently working with families virtually or at one of our offices in Portland, Vancouver and our new Bend office.
We are a team of anti-diet dietitians supporting adults and teens to eat intuitively and improve their relationship with food. Let us, partner, with you to be your nutrition guide, so you can find the solutions that result in positive experiences around food and nourishing your family. We are Registered Dietitians currently working with families virtually or at one of our offices in Portland, Vancouver and our new Bend office.
(503) 468-1498 View (503) 468-1498
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.