Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians in Austin, TX
Only clients know what new habits will fit in their lifestyle. Gwen therefore works collaboratively with you to introduce gradual changes. Gwen will guide you to create a plan that is sustainable and doesn’t exclude any foods, while helping you to manage symptoms, such as elevated blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol or blood pressure. If desired, Gwen can also support you with triggers of mindless eating, unhelpful food-related thoughts, managing your food environment and learning to overcome lapses with self-compassion.
Only clients know what new habits will fit in their lifestyle. Gwen therefore works collaboratively with you to introduce gradual changes. Gwen will guide you to create a plan that is sustainable and doesn’t exclude any foods, while helping you to manage symptoms, such as elevated blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol or blood pressure. If desired, Gwen can also support you with triggers of mindless eating, unhelpful food-related thoughts, managing your food environment and learning to overcome lapses with self-compassion.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, eating disorders, weight management, and pediatric nutrition, addressing issues like high cholesterol, food sensitivity, GERD, gut health, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and pregnancy nutrition.
Yun Ze (Rose) is a passionate dietitian who focuses on disease prevention and disease management. Rose strives to provide her clients with non-judgmental, wholesome and evidence-based research that will set them up for long-term success.My professional journey into nutrition started when I pursued nursing in Singapore. I found the food choices and variety to be subpar in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and even grocery stores! This set me on a path to learn more about how nutrition impacts one's life and longevity.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, eating disorders, weight management, and pediatric nutrition, addressing issues like high cholesterol, food sensitivity, GERD, gut health, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and pregnancy nutrition.
Yun Ze (Rose) is a passionate dietitian who focuses on disease prevention and disease management. Rose strives to provide her clients with non-judgmental, wholesome and evidence-based research that will set them up for long-term success.My professional journey into nutrition started when I pursued nursing in Singapore. I found the food choices and variety to be subpar in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and even grocery stores! This set me on a path to learn more about how nutrition impacts one's life and longevity.
I specialize in sports nutrition, managing conditions like celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies, and high blood pressure, along with dietary support for bariatric patients, cholesterol management, gut health including GERD and IBS, kidney health, pediatric nutrition, POTS, and pregnancy.
Do you aspire to eat healthily while savoring your favorite foods? Wondering how to transform guilty pleasures into wholesome meals without losing flavor? Maybe you're facing dietary challenges due to discomfort, diminished appetite, or illness and want to ensure your nutritional needs are met. Drawing from my personal journey, I've mastered the art of making every bite count. With extensive label scrutiny, research, and education, I've discovered numerous tips and alternatives to boost nutrition, optimize calories, all without sacrificing taste. I've had the privilege of assisting many individuals in rediscovering the joy of food.
I specialize in sports nutrition, managing conditions like celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies, and high blood pressure, along with dietary support for bariatric patients, cholesterol management, gut health including GERD and IBS, kidney health, pediatric nutrition, POTS, and pregnancy.
Do you aspire to eat healthily while savoring your favorite foods? Wondering how to transform guilty pleasures into wholesome meals without losing flavor? Maybe you're facing dietary challenges due to discomfort, diminished appetite, or illness and want to ensure your nutritional needs are met. Drawing from my personal journey, I've mastered the art of making every bite count. With extensive label scrutiny, research, and education, I've discovered numerous tips and alternatives to boost nutrition, optimize calories, all without sacrificing taste. I've had the privilege of assisting many individuals in rediscovering the joy of food.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, weight management, and vegan diets, addressing high blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney disease, PCOS, GERD, and cancer nutrition.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages improve their lives through nutrition. I keep up on the latest research & sort through the multitude of information to focus on what’s important & effective. I am passionate about women’s health including helping women promote the best health for their child. In my work with MyOr my focus is helping parents decrease the risk of food allergies in their children.
I specialize in food allergies, diabetes, weight management, and vegan diets, addressing high blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney disease, PCOS, GERD, and cancer nutrition.
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages improve their lives through nutrition. I keep up on the latest research & sort through the multitude of information to focus on what’s important & effective. I am passionate about women’s health including helping women promote the best health for their child. In my work with MyOr my focus is helping parents decrease the risk of food allergies in their children.
I work with both children & adults, specializing in eating disorders, mental health, gut health, a variety of chronic conditions (diabetes, GERD, high cholesterol, etc.), & overall health.
Are you struggling with your body image, an eating disorder, binge eating, or yoyo dieting? Are you dealing with chronic digestive issues? Is your supplement/meds list growing, yet symptoms staying the same? Are you looking to take a holistic approach to your health? If any of these questions hold true for you, you’re in the right place. As someone who overcame my own eating disorder & gut health challenges, I get it. Having gone through & healed from those experiences has provided me the knowledge and compassion to guide others in doing the same.
I work with both children & adults, specializing in eating disorders, mental health, gut health, a variety of chronic conditions (diabetes, GERD, high cholesterol, etc.), & overall health.
Are you struggling with your body image, an eating disorder, binge eating, or yoyo dieting? Are you dealing with chronic digestive issues? Is your supplement/meds list growing, yet symptoms staying the same? Are you looking to take a holistic approach to your health? If any of these questions hold true for you, you’re in the right place. As someone who overcame my own eating disorder & gut health challenges, I get it. Having gone through & healed from those experiences has provided me the knowledge and compassion to guide others in doing the same.
I treat a variety of diseases including diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal, auto-immune, PCOS, POTS, gout, and weight management.
As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, my focus is chronic disease prevention and management.
I treat a variety of diseases including diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal, auto-immune, PCOS, POTS, gout, and weight management.
As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, my focus is chronic disease prevention and management.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I have advanced training in the field of diabetes plus years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings working with patients with a variety of other chronic disease states and nutrition concerns. I have extensive knowledge and experience with continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Aside from my professional experience, I have my own experience as a patient with gestational diabetes during pregnancy and a history of disordered eating in my teenage/early adult years.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I have advanced training in the field of diabetes plus years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings working with patients with a variety of other chronic disease states and nutrition concerns. I have extensive knowledge and experience with continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Aside from my professional experience, I have my own experience as a patient with gestational diabetes during pregnancy and a history of disordered eating in my teenage/early adult years.
Emily utilizes a health-at-every-size approach while incorporating intuitive eating to help clients develop a healthy relationship with food and improve overall health. She has counseled hundred of clients with diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Emily utilizes a health-at-every-size approach while incorporating intuitive eating to help clients develop a healthy relationship with food and improve overall health. She has counseled hundred of clients with diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Misty's approach to care is very supportive, meeting you where you are, and listening compassionately to learn how we can partner to reach your health goals! We will explore creative options that are manageable, realistic steps to make those healthy lifestyle changes stick for good!
Misty's approach to care is very supportive, meeting you where you are, and listening compassionately to learn how we can partner to reach your health goals! We will explore creative options that are manageable, realistic steps to make those healthy lifestyle changes stick for good!
Welcome to Mavrakis Nutrition!
You deserve a relationship with food that feels calm, nourishing, and flexible. Whether you’re here to heal your relationship with food, manage an eating disorder, or simply reduce the overwhelm around eating—I’m here to help.
I work with people navigating busy lives, mental and physical health concerns, and everything in between. My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on building trust in yourself—one step at a time.
Let’s make food feel less like a stressor and more like support.
Welcome to Mavrakis Nutrition!
You deserve a relationship with food that feels calm, nourishing, and flexible. Whether you’re here to heal your relationship with food, manage an eating disorder, or simply reduce the overwhelm around eating—I’m here to help.
I work with people navigating busy lives, mental and physical health concerns, and everything in between. My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on building trust in yourself—one step at a time.
Let’s make food feel less like a stressor and more like support.
Ava strongly believes in a personalized approach to counseling in which she partners with her clients to discover the nutrition and lifestyle approaches that work best for them. She also rejects diet culture and believes the risk of medical conditions can be reduced while also enjoying food. Ava enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues, with special focus on gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, heart disease, anti-inflammatory protocols, weight gain/loss, and intuitive eating.
Ava strongly believes in a personalized approach to counseling in which she partners with her clients to discover the nutrition and lifestyle approaches that work best for them. She also rejects diet culture and believes the risk of medical conditions can be reduced while also enjoying food. Ava enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues, with special focus on gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, heart disease, anti-inflammatory protocols, weight gain/loss, and intuitive eating.
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I am a non-diet dietitian that practices from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating lens. I believe in providing compassionate, inclusive, trauma informed, and individualized nutritional counseling to help clients meet their goals.
I am a non-diet dietitian that practices from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating lens. I believe in providing compassionate, inclusive, trauma informed, and individualized nutritional counseling to help clients meet their goals.
Kristine is passionate about helping her patients to become more mindful and intuitive with food with taking any health issues into consideration. Everyone is unique and different, so no one diet will work for everyone. She will support her patients to find what works for them to improve their eating habits and is very passionate about what she does.
Kristine is passionate about helping her patients to become more mindful and intuitive with food with taking any health issues into consideration. Everyone is unique and different, so no one diet will work for everyone. She will support her patients to find what works for them to improve their eating habits and is very passionate about what she does.
Renee loves helping clients find their balance with healthy habits, without confusion or giving up the foods they love. She believes that all foods can fit into a healthy life, and her approach to nutrition is "addition, not restriction". Renee supports clients in building sustainable habits that are in alignment with their goals, lifestyle, and values.
Renee loves helping clients find their balance with healthy habits, without confusion or giving up the foods they love. She believes that all foods can fit into a healthy life, and her approach to nutrition is "addition, not restriction". Renee supports clients in building sustainable habits that are in alignment with their goals, lifestyle, and values.
She enjoys working with active individuals of all ages, new moms and picky eaters, improving your meal prepping routines, working through balancing your plate and your blood sugar, helping others improve their relationship with food, and creating sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a practical approach that is supportive, open-minded, and empowering you to reach your goals.
She enjoys working with active individuals of all ages, new moms and picky eaters, improving your meal prepping routines, working through balancing your plate and your blood sugar, helping others improve their relationship with food, and creating sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a practical approach that is supportive, open-minded, and empowering you to reach your goals.
We will call your insurance and check if your appointments are covered prior to your appointment. Most patients pay $0 out-of-pocket.
Meet Michaela: With a PhD in Sports Nutrition from Ole Miss, Michaela is passionate about helping clients make positive, sustainable changes that improve their health and relationship with food. She believes that nutrition isn’t about restrictions, but about adding foods and habits that support your well-being and fit your lifestyle.
We will call your insurance and check if your appointments are covered prior to your appointment. Most patients pay $0 out-of-pocket.
Meet Michaela: With a PhD in Sports Nutrition from Ole Miss, Michaela is passionate about helping clients make positive, sustainable changes that improve their health and relationship with food. She believes that nutrition isn’t about restrictions, but about adding foods and habits that support your well-being and fit your lifestyle.
Laura takes a well-rounded approach towards nutrition support and helps her clients achieve their wellness goals by teaching them how to fuel their bodies while improving their relationship with food. She encourages sustainable change and enjoys making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of her clients.
Laura takes a well-rounded approach towards nutrition support and helps her clients achieve their wellness goals by teaching them how to fuel their bodies while improving their relationship with food. She encourages sustainable change and enjoys making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of her clients.
Sabrina is passionate about helping others make sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve health. She uses evidence based nutrition science and follows an all foods fit philosophy as well as a weight inclusive approach to health.
Sabrina is passionate about helping others make sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve health. She uses evidence based nutrition science and follows an all foods fit philosophy as well as a weight inclusive approach to health.
Bridget takes a very personal approach with her patients, meeting them where they're at and making small, lasting, lifestyle changes to promote optimal health and wellness. She recognizes every person and situation is unique and she supports and guides her patients by providing them with the necessary tools needed to heal and thrive.
Bridget takes a very personal approach with her patients, meeting them where they're at and making small, lasting, lifestyle changes to promote optimal health and wellness. She recognizes every person and situation is unique and she supports and guides her patients by providing them with the necessary tools needed to heal and thrive.
Samantha combines her knowledge of functional nutrition with her passion for helping people make life-long habit changes to provide the best care possible. Samantha has helped a wide variety of people to improve their health, ranging from PCOS cases to those with heart disease.
Samantha combines her knowledge of functional nutrition with her passion for helping people make life-long habit changes to provide the best care possible. Samantha has helped a wide variety of people to improve their health, ranging from PCOS cases to those with heart disease.
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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.