Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in North Little Rock, AR
I have been in the nutrition business since 2002 working with heart health, weight issues, diabetes, eating disorders, and athletes.
Do you have days where your energy is low or you feel sluggish? Are you confused by all the varying information on food? Are you an athlete looking for the next step? I can guide you to your best performance; whether that is in athletics, making it through a busy work day, planning for your future health, or chasing kiddos around the house. Hello, I am Christina Kilton, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. I have studied all areas of nutrition and have a great understanding of how food affects our energy, health, and performance so I can guide you on your journey.
I have been in the nutrition business since 2002 working with heart health, weight issues, diabetes, eating disorders, and athletes.
Do you have days where your energy is low or you feel sluggish? Are you confused by all the varying information on food? Are you an athlete looking for the next step? I can guide you to your best performance; whether that is in athletics, making it through a busy work day, planning for your future health, or chasing kiddos around the house. Hello, I am Christina Kilton, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. I have studied all areas of nutrition and have a great understanding of how food affects our energy, health, and performance so I can guide you on your journey.
Meet Casey Atwood, Co-Owner of A Wellness Collective at Park Hill Counseling. Casey is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Nutrition, dedicated to empowering clients through personalized nutrition care. She has a passion for crafting individualized plans that respect each person’s unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Specializing in intuitive eating and mindful nutrition, Casey encourages clients to build a harmonious relationship with food, one that honors both physical nourishment and mental well-being.
Meet Casey Atwood, Co-Owner of A Wellness Collective at Park Hill Counseling. Casey is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Nutrition, dedicated to empowering clients through personalized nutrition care. She has a passion for crafting individualized plans that respect each person’s unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Specializing in intuitive eating and mindful nutrition, Casey encourages clients to build a harmonious relationship with food, one that honors both physical nourishment and mental well-being.
Are you tired of struggling with your weight or feeling unsure about what foods to eat? Do you lose weight just to gain it right back? Are you dealing with other health problems, like diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, hypertension, IBS, or other GI related symptoms? I am passionate about being able to help you achieve your health and wellness goals with nutrition. Using evidence based nutrition I provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and coaching that focuses on behavior changes and sustainable habits. I also incorporate meal planning and preparation strategies.
Are you tired of struggling with your weight or feeling unsure about what foods to eat? Do you lose weight just to gain it right back? Are you dealing with other health problems, like diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, hypertension, IBS, or other GI related symptoms? I am passionate about being able to help you achieve your health and wellness goals with nutrition. Using evidence based nutrition I provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and coaching that focuses on behavior changes and sustainable habits. I also incorporate meal planning and preparation strategies.
Have you always struggled with your weight? Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension? Do you constantly struggle with GI-related issues? Take back control of your own health with the help of a registered dietitian. I offer in-person and Telehealth visits, and will personalize your nutrition plan based on your individualized needs.
Have you always struggled with your weight? Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension? Do you constantly struggle with GI-related issues? Take back control of your own health with the help of a registered dietitian. I offer in-person and Telehealth visits, and will personalize your nutrition plan based on your individualized needs.
Hi, my name is Agnes Condren, RD LD. I'm a Registered Dietitian serving LR, NLR, Maumelle, and surrounding areas. My private practice is in LR and shared with my daughter, Courtney Byrum, MS RD LD. I am passionate about helping individuals and families become the best versions of themselves and would love the opportunity to assist you and your loved ones towards healthier eating habits and lifestyle changes to help you live longer, stronger, and happier lives.
Hi, my name is Agnes Condren, RD LD. I'm a Registered Dietitian serving LR, NLR, Maumelle, and surrounding areas. My private practice is in LR and shared with my daughter, Courtney Byrum, MS RD LD. I am passionate about helping individuals and families become the best versions of themselves and would love the opportunity to assist you and your loved ones towards healthier eating habits and lifestyle changes to help you live longer, stronger, and happier lives.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Specialties include Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Wellbeing, Wellness Counseling, Heart Healthy Nutrition, General Nutrition, IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Vegan, Vegetarian diets.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
Specialties include Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Wellbeing, Wellness Counseling, Heart Healthy Nutrition, General Nutrition, IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, Vegan, Vegetarian diets.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
Heather is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients to help them heal their relationship with their body and food. She works with clients to facilitate changes that will improve overall quality of life. She believes that food and nutrition should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. Her own experiences have fueled her particular interest in intuitive eating, disordered eating and HAES aligned care. She loves working alongside clients to find creative ways to make food both nourishing and enjoyable. Through evidence-based practice and individualized care,
Heather is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients to help them heal their relationship with their body and food. She works with clients to facilitate changes that will improve overall quality of life. She believes that food and nutrition should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. Her own experiences have fueled her particular interest in intuitive eating, disordered eating and HAES aligned care. She loves working alongside clients to find creative ways to make food both nourishing and enjoyable. Through evidence-based practice and individualized care,
Amanda is an RD specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Amanda is an RD specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Many of the people I help are suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, irritable bowel disease, heart disease and autoimmune disease.
I will take an integrative functional approach to medical nutrition therapy, assessing labs, personal and family history, lifestyle habits, and diet. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, as well as a Certified LEAP therapist - that offers food sensitivity testing and counseling.
Many of the people I help are suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, irritable bowel disease, heart disease and autoimmune disease.
I will take an integrative functional approach to medical nutrition therapy, assessing labs, personal and family history, lifestyle habits, and diet. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, as well as a Certified LEAP therapist - that offers food sensitivity testing and counseling.
I help clients who are struggling with disordered eating patterns and body Image concerns. Regardless of if they have a formal diagnosis, have sought treatment before, or are feeling ambivalent about recovery, I believe healing is possible.
I help clients who are struggling with disordered eating patterns and body Image concerns. Regardless of if they have a formal diagnosis, have sought treatment before, or are feeling ambivalent about recovery, I believe healing is possible.
Heather is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients to help them heal their relationship with their body and food. She works with clients to facilitate changes that will improve overall quality of life. She believes that food and nutrition should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. Her own experiences have fueled her particular interest in intuitive eating, disordered eating and HAES aligned care. She loves working alongside clients to find creative ways to make food both nourishing and enjoyable.
Heather is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients to help them heal their relationship with their body and food. She works with clients to facilitate changes that will improve overall quality of life. She believes that food and nutrition should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. Her own experiences have fueled her particular interest in intuitive eating, disordered eating and HAES aligned care. She loves working alongside clients to find creative ways to make food both nourishing and enjoyable.
Solveig is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in women's health, fertility, and PCOS. She fosters a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their relationship with food and learn to make mindful choices that nourish both body and soul. Solveig believes in a holistic, non-diet approach to nutrition counseling, empowering clients to be the expert of their own body. She believes her job as a dietitian is to share evidence-based knowledge, provide nutrition education, and help reframe limiting beliefs while respecting client's autonomy regarding their health choices.
Solveig is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in women's health, fertility, and PCOS. She fosters a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their relationship with food and learn to make mindful choices that nourish both body and soul. Solveig believes in a holistic, non-diet approach to nutrition counseling, empowering clients to be the expert of their own body. She believes her job as a dietitian is to share evidence-based knowledge, provide nutrition education, and help reframe limiting beliefs while respecting client's autonomy regarding their health choices.
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.