Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in Braintree, MA
Offering comprehensive, individualized medical nutrition therapy, with specialties in:
Weight Loss and Maintenance
Diabetes & heart disease
GLP-1 medical weight management
Post-bariatric surgery care
Liver & kidney health
Binge eating disorder
Shannon is also the only dietitian in Massachusetts specializing in nutrition for addiction recovery.
I am a dietitian with a purpose. Through my own life experiences, including a significant weight loss and other health issues, I help others. If you have struggled with weight loss, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, struggle with emotional eating, and/or want to learn what a healthy and livable approach to nutrition and physical activity looks like for YOU, I am here to help.
Livability. Healthy relationship with self, food, activity.
I hear you. I walk the talk.
Let me meet you where you’re at.
Offering comprehensive, individualized medical nutrition therapy, with specialties in:
Weight Loss and Maintenance
Diabetes & heart disease
GLP-1 medical weight management
Post-bariatric surgery care
Liver & kidney health
Binge eating disorder
Shannon is also the only dietitian in Massachusetts specializing in nutrition for addiction recovery.
I am a dietitian with a purpose. Through my own life experiences, including a significant weight loss and other health issues, I help others. If you have struggled with weight loss, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, struggle with emotional eating, and/or want to learn what a healthy and livable approach to nutrition and physical activity looks like for YOU, I am here to help.
Livability. Healthy relationship with self, food, activity.
I hear you. I walk the talk.
Let me meet you where you’re at.
As a Registered Dietitian and certified personal trainer with 14 years of experience, I specialize in health and weight management, diabetes, heart disease, emotional eating, and sports nutrition for people of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Kim is not only passionate about educating and motivating her clients to eat for overall health but also about helping her clients develop a healthy relationship with food. Kim’s philosophy is not about the number on the scale, but rather about a developing an eating plan that works for your your lifestyle. Kim has worked with many clients from differing backgrounds and understands that there is not one diet fits for all. Kim seeks sustainable results for her clients and helping them develop life long healthy habits.
As a Registered Dietitian and certified personal trainer with 14 years of experience, I specialize in health and weight management, diabetes, heart disease, emotional eating, and sports nutrition for people of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Kim is not only passionate about educating and motivating her clients to eat for overall health but also about helping her clients develop a healthy relationship with food. Kim’s philosophy is not about the number on the scale, but rather about a developing an eating plan that works for your your lifestyle. Kim has worked with many clients from differing backgrounds and understands that there is not one diet fits for all. Kim seeks sustainable results for her clients and helping them develop life long healthy habits.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Good health is personal wealth and can be achieved and maintained through expert guidance. That's where my years of nutrition counseling benefit you! You are motivated because you seek the help of a nutrition professional, and I will fulfill your goals with solid, evidence-based nutrition therapy accrued over years of formal education and on the ground practice. We will also integrate the "nutritional environment" we all live in, and ways to avoid the many pitfalls we may encounter.As you master the tactics you learn from me, you will also gain the confidence you need to maintain your glowing health for good.
Good health is personal wealth and can be achieved and maintained through expert guidance. That's where my years of nutrition counseling benefit you! You are motivated because you seek the help of a nutrition professional, and I will fulfill your goals with solid, evidence-based nutrition therapy accrued over years of formal education and on the ground practice. We will also integrate the "nutritional environment" we all live in, and ways to avoid the many pitfalls we may encounter.As you master the tactics you learn from me, you will also gain the confidence you need to maintain your glowing health for good.
Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes.
Elizabeth's nutrition specialties include general wellness, heart health, diabetes, pre- and postnatal care, pediatrics, intuitive eating, disordered eating, and mindful eating.
Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes.
Elizabeth's nutrition specialties include general wellness, heart health, diabetes, pre- and postnatal care, pediatrics, intuitive eating, disordered eating, and mindful eating.
Hello! I’m a registered, licensed dietitian with more than 30 years of experience helping people create healthy eating habits in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My approach is practical and personalized, and my recommendations emphasize sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle. My areas of specialty include IBS management (and the low FODMAP diet), weight management, heart health, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. I offer both in person and virtual appointments and accept all major insurance plans. Please contact me by phone or visit my website to schedule an appointment or learn more about my services.
Hello! I’m a registered, licensed dietitian with more than 30 years of experience helping people create healthy eating habits in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My approach is practical and personalized, and my recommendations emphasize sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle. My areas of specialty include IBS management (and the low FODMAP diet), weight management, heart health, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. I offer both in person and virtual appointments and accept all major insurance plans. Please contact me by phone or visit my website to schedule an appointment or learn more about my services.
I believe in an individualized, evidenced-based approach to nutrition. My passion lies in helping my adults, children and families reach their goals in a way that fits their lifestyle and eating preferences. I will spend time listening to what your personal goals are to improve you or your loved ones health, and we will work together to achieve those goals. We all want to look and feel our very best, and I am here to help you get there!
I believe in an individualized, evidenced-based approach to nutrition. My passion lies in helping my adults, children and families reach their goals in a way that fits their lifestyle and eating preferences. I will spend time listening to what your personal goals are to improve you or your loved ones health, and we will work together to achieve those goals. We all want to look and feel our very best, and I am here to help you get there!
Everything is tailored to your lifestyle, with a focus on improving key markers and protecting your long-term heart health.
Your doctor told you your numbers are high. Maybe you've already tried changing your diet. Maybe you don't know where to start. Either way, that's exactly who I work with.
Most people know something about eating "healthy," but are still missing the specific dietary patterns that drive high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A general healthy diet isn't the same as a targeted one. Small, precise changes, and sometimes counterintuitive ones, move numbers more than overly restrictive approaches.
Everything is tailored to your lifestyle, with a focus on improving key markers and protecting your long-term heart health.
Your doctor told you your numbers are high. Maybe you've already tried changing your diet. Maybe you don't know where to start. Either way, that's exactly who I work with.
Most people know something about eating "healthy," but are still missing the specific dietary patterns that drive high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. A general healthy diet isn't the same as a targeted one. Small, precise changes, and sometimes counterintuitive ones, move numbers more than overly restrictive approaches.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys. She helps clients make incremental changes to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Jamie understands the harmful nature of diet culture and provides care that is affirming, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her experience allows her to identify distorted beliefs and unhealthy eating patterns and offer thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
If you are looking for compassionate dietitians who are dedicated to helping you find balance with food and movement, you have found the right practice! Our skilled dietitians will gently guide you toward your health goals while helping you heal your relationship with food using mindful and Intuitive Eating. We work collaboratively to create attainable and sustainable changes that work for YOU. We take the time to get to know you, to individualize nutrition and movement plans that work for your lifestyle and health needs.
If you are looking for compassionate dietitians who are dedicated to helping you find balance with food and movement, you have found the right practice! Our skilled dietitians will gently guide you toward your health goals while helping you heal your relationship with food using mindful and Intuitive Eating. We work collaboratively to create attainable and sustainable changes that work for YOU. We take the time to get to know you, to individualize nutrition and movement plans that work for your lifestyle and health needs.
She has an impressive track record for helping people relieve symptoms resulting from chronic digestive disorders as well as Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, issues related to body weight, and more.
In addition to Kristine's consultations - most, if not all, of the state-of-the-art testing Kristine has carefully researched and chosen as part of her practice are covered by most insurance plans. She offers an amazing opportunity to patients within the health care system who seek better health.
She has an impressive track record for helping people relieve symptoms resulting from chronic digestive disorders as well as Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, issues related to body weight, and more.
In addition to Kristine's consultations - most, if not all, of the state-of-the-art testing Kristine has carefully researched and chosen as part of her practice are covered by most insurance plans. She offers an amazing opportunity to patients within the health care system who seek better health.
I work with patients for a wide range of nutrition goals from general health, weight management, diabetes education, hormonal health, and intuitive eating. Our relationship with food is complex. Throughout our life we are faced with changing circumstances and various challenges that can impact our nutrition goals. I will support you throughout every step of your health journey to encourage long term success.
I work with patients for a wide range of nutrition goals from general health, weight management, diabetes education, hormonal health, and intuitive eating. Our relationship with food is complex. Throughout our life we are faced with changing circumstances and various challenges that can impact our nutrition goals. I will support you throughout every step of your health journey to encourage long term success.
My name is Jamie Plodzik, MS, RD, LD. I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech and have experience as a gym dietitian at VIDA Fitness, lead RD at a higher level of care ED facility, and in private practice. I value patient-centered care and strong collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee shops, volleyball, lifting, cooking, being outdoors, and time with my cats, Maeve and Loretta.
My name is Jamie Plodzik, MS, RD, LD. I’m a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and pediatric/adolescent care. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech and have experience as a gym dietitian at VIDA Fitness, lead RD at a higher level of care ED facility, and in private practice. I value patient-centered care and strong collaboration. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee shops, volleyball, lifting, cooking, being outdoors, and time with my cats, Maeve and Loretta.
I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping you achieve your nutrition goals. I have over a decade of experience in nutrition counseling with a special focus in working with people with diabetes and weight management. I follow a nonrestrictive "all foods fit" approach and I will help you feel empowered with your nutrition choices. As an avid marathon runner, I am also passionate about sports nutrition, helping individuals learn how to optimally fuel their bodies.
I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping you achieve your nutrition goals. I have over a decade of experience in nutrition counseling with a special focus in working with people with diabetes and weight management. I follow a nonrestrictive "all foods fit" approach and I will help you feel empowered with your nutrition choices. As an avid marathon runner, I am also passionate about sports nutrition, helping individuals learn how to optimally fuel their bodies.
Leap Into Wellness Cape Cod & Plymouth MA
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN, CLT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Eat Well and Feel Well ! I specialize in digestive health, IBS, Colitis, FODMAP diet and chronic inflammatory conditions. Years ago I had serious digestive problems. Even after eliminating processed foods I still had pain. I discovered my issue was food sensitivities. I now help clients like myself that have not felt good for a long time. I have helped hundreds of patients with disorders of the gut.
Eat Well and Feel Well ! I specialize in digestive health, IBS, Colitis, FODMAP diet and chronic inflammatory conditions. Years ago I had serious digestive problems. Even after eliminating processed foods I still had pain. I discovered my issue was food sensitivities. I now help clients like myself that have not felt good for a long time. I have helped hundreds of patients with disorders of the gut.
Cristine Seitz is a Registered Dietitian committed to providing supportive and individualized nutrition counseling focused on what feels best for your body and life. There are no food rules, but instead an attention to hunger and fullness and how your body feels.
Cristine Seitz is a Registered Dietitian committed to providing supportive and individualized nutrition counseling focused on what feels best for your body and life. There are no food rules, but instead an attention to hunger and fullness and how your body feels.
With experience working in clinical dietetics, nutrition education, and eating disorder treatment, I've seen just how important a good nutritional foundation is for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I see clients via Telehealth in my virtual practice to help with various concerns such as eating disorders and disordered eating, stress management, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, intuitive eating, health concerns (stress, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, blood sugar management, etc.), or just a desire to improve overall health and well-being.
With experience working in clinical dietetics, nutrition education, and eating disorder treatment, I've seen just how important a good nutritional foundation is for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I see clients via Telehealth in my virtual practice to help with various concerns such as eating disorders and disordered eating, stress management, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, intuitive eating, health concerns (stress, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, blood sugar management, etc.), or just a desire to improve overall health and well-being.
Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.
Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.
Do you struggle with chronic pain, digestive issues or chronic headaches and migraines? Are you frustrated trying to figure out your personal trigger foods/chemicals? As a registered dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist I will help you regain control of your health. I use a specialized blood test, Mediator Release Test (MRT) that tests your immune system response to 150 foods/chemicals. I will work with you to create a diet designed for you based on your specific sensitivities. The LEAP diet protocol will help you heal your body with food.
Do you struggle with chronic pain, digestive issues or chronic headaches and migraines? Are you frustrated trying to figure out your personal trigger foods/chemicals? As a registered dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist I will help you regain control of your health. I use a specialized blood test, Mediator Release Test (MRT) that tests your immune system response to 150 foods/chemicals. I will work with you to create a diet designed for you based on your specific sensitivities. The LEAP diet protocol will help you heal your body with food.
Award-winning Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with 15+ years working with executives, professional athletes, and special operations professionals operating under sustained pressure.
My work sits at the intersection of performance nutrition, behavioral science, and emotional mastery.
I’ve supported elite operators and their families within hospital-based Sports Medicine and Primary Care systems, and contributed to the development of a longitudinal resiliency program for the CIA's Special Activities Center (SAC), addressing performance across the full operational lifecycle—physical, behavioral, and neurobiological.
Award-winning Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with 15+ years working with executives, professional athletes, and special operations professionals operating under sustained pressure.
My work sits at the intersection of performance nutrition, behavioral science, and emotional mastery.
I’ve supported elite operators and their families within hospital-based Sports Medicine and Primary Care systems, and contributed to the development of a longitudinal resiliency program for the CIA's Special Activities Center (SAC), addressing performance across the full operational lifecycle—physical, behavioral, and neurobiological.
Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.
Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.
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.