Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Christine Donovan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, IFNCP, CLT, CYT
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New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Not feeling your best? Or not as good as you used to feel? Maybe something specific has changed, or maybe you're feeling that something is just not right. Let's investigate! We'll use your symptoms as our guide to explore the body's systems, focusing in on addressing root causes. With a combined approach of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, we'll make lifestyle changes to restore your health, vitality, and a vibrant state of well being.
Not feeling your best? Or not as good as you used to feel? Maybe something specific has changed, or maybe you're feeling that something is just not right. Let's investigate! We'll use your symptoms as our guide to explore the body's systems, focusing in on addressing root causes. With a combined approach of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, we'll make lifestyle changes to restore your health, vitality, and a vibrant state of well being.
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Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
Let’s get you started with a plan that is custom-made just for you. I have helped hundreds of clients, both children and adults reach their goals, and I make sure every client of mine gets the same personalized treatment to succeed. I want to help you feel your best, and perform your best: in your sport, in school, at work, or at play.
Do you struggle with your weight? Do you need help with diet & lifestyle to improve your blood sugar, blood pressure, or heart health? Do you need help planning balanced, healthy meals? If you answered, "yes" to any of these questions, and are ready to make lifestyle changes to reach your goals, I would be honored to work with you! These are the primary areas I work with. Please note that I work with the adult population.
Do you struggle with your weight? Do you need help with diet & lifestyle to improve your blood sugar, blood pressure, or heart health? Do you need help planning balanced, healthy meals? If you answered, "yes" to any of these questions, and are ready to make lifestyle changes to reach your goals, I would be honored to work with you! These are the primary areas I work with. Please note that I work with the adult population.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Sandy is a Registered Dietitian who partners with clients to overcome limiting beliefs and build a positive, sustainable relationship with food. She is passionate about preventing and managing both physical and mental health conditions through individualized, realistic, evidence-based strategies. Using a mindful eating approach, she helps clients find enjoyment in meals despite busy lifestyles. Sandy emphasizes balanced nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, and stress management to create a strong foundation for long-term health and well-being.
Sandy is a Registered Dietitian who partners with clients to overcome limiting beliefs and build a positive, sustainable relationship with food. She is passionate about preventing and managing both physical and mental health conditions through individualized, realistic, evidence-based strategies. Using a mindful eating approach, she helps clients find enjoyment in meals despite busy lifestyles. Sandy emphasizes balanced nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, and stress management to create a strong foundation for long-term health and well-being.
I am a licensed clinical nutritionist focusing on healthy weight loss and diabetes prevention/reversal. I see people virtually in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and other states to maintain a healthy weight, regain energy, and prevent chronic disease. I specialize in helping clients regain a healthy weight and body in peri-menopause and menopause. I do this utilizing personalized nutrition plans, functional medicine testing, and ongoing accountability and support.
I am a licensed clinical nutritionist focusing on healthy weight loss and diabetes prevention/reversal. I see people virtually in Florida, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and other states to maintain a healthy weight, regain energy, and prevent chronic disease. I specialize in helping clients regain a healthy weight and body in peri-menopause and menopause. I do this utilizing personalized nutrition plans, functional medicine testing, and ongoing accountability and support.
Specialties include nutrition support for bariatric surgery (pre- and post-op), weight management, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout, general healthy eating, PCOS, gastrointestinal concerns, and IBS.
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft who is passionate about providing personalized support to help clients reach their health goals and create sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, meeting each person where they are in their journey. Brianne believes nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all and is committed to walking alongside her clients, offering guidance tailored to their unique needs—one step at a time.
Specialties include nutrition support for bariatric surgery (pre- and post-op), weight management, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout, general healthy eating, PCOS, gastrointestinal concerns, and IBS.
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft who is passionate about providing personalized support to help clients reach their health goals and create sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, meeting each person where they are in their journey. Brianne believes nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all and is committed to walking alongside her clients, offering guidance tailored to their unique needs—one step at a time.
At Fearlessly Nourished, I’m passionate about working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating who are ready to transform their relationship with food and rediscover body trust. Together, we’ll break free from judgment and stress around nutrition, creating space for balance, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
At Fearlessly Nourished, I’m passionate about working with clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating who are ready to transform their relationship with food and rediscover body trust. Together, we’ll break free from judgment and stress around nutrition, creating space for balance, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
Dr. Danielle brings PhD-level expertise in nutrition research and metabolic health to patients seeking evidence-based solutions for diabetes prevention and metabolic disorders. Her focus is on providing evidence-based guidance for metabolic and chronic conditions that translates to daily living. She believes everyone deserved cutting-edge research with real-world applications and empathy / personalization for each patient.
Dr. Danielle brings PhD-level expertise in nutrition research and metabolic health to patients seeking evidence-based solutions for diabetes prevention and metabolic disorders. Her focus is on providing evidence-based guidance for metabolic and chronic conditions that translates to daily living. She believes everyone deserved cutting-edge research with real-world applications and empathy / personalization for each patient.
Meet Kelly, a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a passion for the profound connection between food, health, and the human body. Kelly's journey in the realm of nutrition has been fueled by her unwavering commitment to promoting well-being and her insatiable curiosity for learning. With a heart that genuinely loves people, Kelly derives immense satisfaction from coaching and helping individuals on their path to better health. Her fascination with medical conditions drives her to continuously seek innovative ways to make a difference in the lives of those she serves and strives to empower others to make informed, healthier choices
Meet Kelly, a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a passion for the profound connection between food, health, and the human body. Kelly's journey in the realm of nutrition has been fueled by her unwavering commitment to promoting well-being and her insatiable curiosity for learning. With a heart that genuinely loves people, Kelly derives immense satisfaction from coaching and helping individuals on their path to better health. Her fascination with medical conditions drives her to continuously seek innovative ways to make a difference in the lives of those she serves and strives to empower others to make informed, healthier choices
Hi, I’m Brooke! Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for helping women like myself break free from the chains of endometriosis. As a member of the '1in10community, I’m all too familiar with the medical gaslighting, chronic pain, and fear of the unknown that accompany this disease. My goal is to serve as an ally for women, to be someone who listens AND makes you feel heard. I utilize functional nutrition to help women reach their health goals whether it be to improve their hormones, manage symptoms, increase energy, normalize their periods, heal their gut, have a healthy pregnancy, breastfeed, and beyond.
Hi, I’m Brooke! Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for helping women like myself break free from the chains of endometriosis. As a member of the '1in10community, I’m all too familiar with the medical gaslighting, chronic pain, and fear of the unknown that accompany this disease. My goal is to serve as an ally for women, to be someone who listens AND makes you feel heard. I utilize functional nutrition to help women reach their health goals whether it be to improve their hormones, manage symptoms, increase energy, normalize their periods, heal their gut, have a healthy pregnancy, breastfeed, and beyond.
You are an unique individual. Your nutritional needs and lifestyle are unique. After a comprehensive evaluation, we will develop meal plans together that meet your lifestyle. We don't do diets. We show you how to eat. Our clients range in age from 8-80. Our successes include 60 pound weight losses, decreased or eliminated medications, decreased fear of eating. We won't leave you hanging. We are there to support and cheer you on. Services are provided in the office or online. We look forward to helping you be the best that you can be!
You are an unique individual. Your nutritional needs and lifestyle are unique. After a comprehensive evaluation, we will develop meal plans together that meet your lifestyle. We don't do diets. We show you how to eat. Our clients range in age from 8-80. Our successes include 60 pound weight losses, decreased or eliminated medications, decreased fear of eating. We won't leave you hanging. We are there to support and cheer you on. Services are provided in the office or online. We look forward to helping you be the best that you can be!
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take control of their nutrition and lifestyle. A positive attitude and belief in your own abilities to make lasting lifestyle changes is the key to success in any areas of your life, including diet and nutrition. If you're someone who is excited about learning new things, then I'm the right Dietitian for you.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take control of their nutrition and lifestyle. A positive attitude and belief in your own abilities to make lasting lifestyle changes is the key to success in any areas of your life, including diet and nutrition. If you're someone who is excited about learning new things, then I'm the right Dietitian for you.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition. Maria enjoys using her clinical background to help others navigate their unique nutritional needs by providing individualized interventions. Maria believes in a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to nutrition care. She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
Maria is a Registered Dietitian who strongly believes in improving physical, mental, and emotional health through nutrition. Maria enjoys using her clinical background to help others navigate their unique nutritional needs by providing individualized interventions. Maria believes in a patient-centered, evidenced-based approach to nutrition care. She will help you achieve your nutrition goals through education, counseling, and therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention therapy, and medical nutrition therapy.
Her specialties include eating disorders, emotional eating, intuitive eating, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies and sensitivities, liver disease, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, and prediabetes.
Krissy helps clients take the stress out of eating and find confidence and joy in nourishing themselves. She was inspired to become a Registered Dietitian after navigating her own health challenges involving food, and she brings an empathetic lens to supporting clients on their own health journeys. Krissy works with clients to explore and improve their relationship with food through an “all foods fit” approach, often incorporating intuitive and mindful eating practices.
Her specialties include eating disorders, emotional eating, intuitive eating, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies and sensitivities, liver disease, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, and prediabetes.
Krissy helps clients take the stress out of eating and find confidence and joy in nourishing themselves. She was inspired to become a Registered Dietitian after navigating her own health challenges involving food, and she brings an empathetic lens to supporting clients on their own health journeys. Krissy works with clients to explore and improve their relationship with food through an “all foods fit” approach, often incorporating intuitive and mindful eating practices.
Hi! I'm Mia (she/her). I’m a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing culturally centered, accessible, and compassionate nutrition care. I am committed to providing HAES-aligned evidence based care that also honors and celebrates your lived experience. I utilize intuitive eating principles and motivational interviewing with an “all foods fit” and gentle nutrition approach.I will work with you from a place of curiosity and together we will develop tools, skills, and knowledge to better understand and nourish your body while working towards your health goals.
Hi! I'm Mia (she/her). I’m a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing culturally centered, accessible, and compassionate nutrition care. I am committed to providing HAES-aligned evidence based care that also honors and celebrates your lived experience. I utilize intuitive eating principles and motivational interviewing with an “all foods fit” and gentle nutrition approach.I will work with you from a place of curiosity and together we will develop tools, skills, and knowledge to better understand and nourish your body while working towards your health goals.
If you've been tweaking your intermittent fasting window, trying every new version of Keto, or thinking you need to shop exclusively at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods to eat healthy. It's time for a change! There is so much nutrition information readily available at your fingertips. Much of the information is conflicting and confusion. It is difficult to weed out what is factual and myth. This information is general and does not take your specific medical condition(s), food preferences, body type and current lifestyle into consideration. Here’s the good news. You don’t have to stay stuck and you don’t have to continue living like this.
If you've been tweaking your intermittent fasting window, trying every new version of Keto, or thinking you need to shop exclusively at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods to eat healthy. It's time for a change! There is so much nutrition information readily available at your fingertips. Much of the information is conflicting and confusion. It is difficult to weed out what is factual and myth. This information is general and does not take your specific medical condition(s), food preferences, body type and current lifestyle into consideration. Here’s the good news. You don’t have to stay stuck and you don’t have to continue living like this.
NuSparkle Nutrition is the dietitian nutritionist practice of Emily Conyers.
Emily provides nutrition education & counseling for people with chronic kidney disease and people seeking help with weight management (losing or gaining weight).
Emily is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Emily's goal is to help these individuals optimize their nutrition without feeling restricted, enabling them to improve their strength and gain confidence in their eating habits.
NuSparkle Nutrition is the dietitian nutritionist practice of Emily Conyers.
Emily provides nutrition education & counseling for people with chronic kidney disease and people seeking help with weight management (losing or gaining weight).
Emily is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Emily's goal is to help these individuals optimize their nutrition without feeling restricted, enabling them to improve their strength and gain confidence in their eating habits.
Simple Health Options, Diane Kingsley RD LDN and Associates focus on providing an integrative healing approach to facilitate a balance of total health and wellbeing. Diane Kingsley and her team provide a wealth of holistic options that will benefit and support the body, mind and spirit. Focusing on a whole body healing approach is pivotal for true, long-lasting health and well-being.
Simple Health Options, Diane Kingsley RD LDN and Associates focus on providing an integrative healing approach to facilitate a balance of total health and wellbeing. Diane Kingsley and her team provide a wealth of holistic options that will benefit and support the body, mind and spirit. Focusing on a whole body healing approach is pivotal for true, long-lasting health and well-being.
Nourish yourself and thrive! I have seen the healing power of nutrition and it’s yours for the taking.
Nourish yourself and thrive! I have seen the healing power of nutrition and it’s yours for the taking.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
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.