Heart Health Nutritionists and Dietitians in Leavenworth, WA

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Christina Stapke
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD, FMNS
Online Only
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best? We'll work together to develop a personalized action plan, taking your current diet and lifestyle habits, environment, gut health, genetics, family history (and much more) into account. We also use specialty testing as a cornerstone of care to eliminate a lot of the guesswork.
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best? We'll work together to develop a personalized action plan, taking your current diet and lifestyle habits, environment, gut health, genetics, family history (and much more) into account. We also use specialty testing as a cornerstone of care to eliminate a lot of the guesswork.
(206) 651-5177 View (206) 651-5177
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Julia Hollenberg
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Seattle, WA 98109
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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Seattle Nutrition - Beve Kindblade Consulting
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Online Only
Telemedicine is here to stay! Save time and there's no commute. Experience counts! Private practice offers a unique opportunity to discuss your health and wellness goals, any medical issues and evaluate your latest labs (or discuss labs needed) to see how well you are digesting and absorbing nutrients from your diet and supplements. Beve will create a customized Nutrition Care Plan for you. Tired? Sleep issues? Moody? Weight changes? Let's find out "why?" Combining the best of traditional healthcare with a "whole-person" functional nutrition approach has been Beve's intention and purpose with clients for more than 34 years!
Telemedicine is here to stay! Save time and there's no commute. Experience counts! Private practice offers a unique opportunity to discuss your health and wellness goals, any medical issues and evaluate your latest labs (or discuss labs needed) to see how well you are digesting and absorbing nutrients from your diet and supplements. Beve will create a customized Nutrition Care Plan for you. Tired? Sleep issues? Moody? Weight changes? Let's find out "why?" Combining the best of traditional healthcare with a "whole-person" functional nutrition approach has been Beve's intention and purpose with clients for more than 34 years!
(206) 745-0525 View (206) 745-0525
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Nutrition Authority, PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CEO, RDN, CD
Puyallup, WA 98373
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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Sophia Tasler
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
Puyallup, WA 98372
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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Heather K Nakamura
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPE, MS, RDN, CLT, IFNCP
Online Only
"I know what I should be doing... I just don't do it". If you've ever said that about your weight loss, sports nutrition or wellness goals, then you're just like the clients I work with everyday. They have great intentions to lose weight, get fit, and improve their health, but struggle to find the time, energy and motivation to make it a priority. They've tried strict diets, joined numerous exercise programs, and set unrealistic goals - only to experience frustration and failure.
"I know what I should be doing... I just don't do it". If you've ever said that about your weight loss, sports nutrition or wellness goals, then you're just like the clients I work with everyday. They have great intentions to lose weight, get fit, and improve their health, but struggle to find the time, energy and motivation to make it a priority. They've tried strict diets, joined numerous exercise programs, and set unrealistic goals - only to experience frustration and failure.
(206) 429-4134 View (206) 429-4134
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Margaret Mills
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CN
Online Only
I love working with clients who are looking ditch diet culture, to redefine what "health" means to them, and to improve their relationship to food and body. But sometimes, the journey toward body acceptance and intuitive eating is complicated. Complex medical issues like autoimmune conditions, food allergies/intolerances, and disordered eating patterns can disrupt the relationship we have to our bodies. Most of my clients are sitting at this intersection, ready to explore a new framework and rebuild trust in their bodies.
I love working with clients who are looking ditch diet culture, to redefine what "health" means to them, and to improve their relationship to food and body. But sometimes, the journey toward body acceptance and intuitive eating is complicated. Complex medical issues like autoimmune conditions, food allergies/intolerances, and disordered eating patterns can disrupt the relationship we have to our bodies. Most of my clients are sitting at this intersection, ready to explore a new framework and rebuild trust in their bodies.
(253) 246-1024 View (253) 246-1024
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Corrin Kalinich
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, IFNCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and trained Functional Dietitian focusing on holistic approaches to healing chronic and complex diseases. My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. I specialize in fertility nutrition for those trying to conceive, including general support and those going through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and trained Functional Dietitian focusing on holistic approaches to healing chronic and complex diseases. My areas of focus include women’s nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, amenorrhea and other menstrual disorders), digestive disorders and diseases (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Crohn’s, Colitis, and dysbiosis), metabolic conditions (blood sugar dysregulation and high cholesterol) and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. I specialize in fertility nutrition for those trying to conceive, including general support and those going through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
(206) 455-7141 View (206) 455-7141
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Jill Kott
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
Online Only
I provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care to support individuals recovering from eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder). Additionally, I support clients who are interested in intuitive eating and/or managing health concerns through a weight-inclusive lens. I partner with clients to develop sustainable strategies for managing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns, dyslipidemia, and more.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care to support individuals recovering from eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder). Additionally, I support clients who are interested in intuitive eating and/or managing health concerns through a weight-inclusive lens. I partner with clients to develop sustainable strategies for managing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns, dyslipidemia, and more.
(425) 382-8979 View (425) 382-8979
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Kathleen Putnam
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My mission and vision is to prevent needless suffering caused by hurtful messaging and misinformation from our culture, family, or health care system that disrupts the connection and/or enjoyment of your body, food, and eating. Shame, guilt, and stigma have no place in healthcare. I am committed to providing trauma informed care and seek to help provide tools and skills to help learn to self regulate and improve tolerance connecting the body and eating. I provide practical, realistic strategies resulting in long-term success. Stop overthinking food, hating your body, emotional eating, or regrets. I'm here to help!
My mission and vision is to prevent needless suffering caused by hurtful messaging and misinformation from our culture, family, or health care system that disrupts the connection and/or enjoyment of your body, food, and eating. Shame, guilt, and stigma have no place in healthcare. I am committed to providing trauma informed care and seek to help provide tools and skills to help learn to self regulate and improve tolerance connecting the body and eating. I provide practical, realistic strategies resulting in long-term success. Stop overthinking food, hating your body, emotional eating, or regrets. I'm here to help!
(206) 258-8191 View (206) 258-8191
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Katerina Varnum
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Online Only
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.
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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Madeleine Hutchison
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
12 Endorsed
Online Only
Taking the first step to heal your relationship with food and body can feel overwhelming! My goal is to ensure that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I am a dietitian with experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I believe the right path forward looks different for each person. Therefore, I take a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach. This is achieved through modeling genuine curiosity and empathy. Together, we will identify strategies that help you reclaim your health while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Taking the first step to heal your relationship with food and body can feel overwhelming! My goal is to ensure that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I am a dietitian with experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I believe the right path forward looks different for each person. Therefore, I take a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach. This is achieved through modeling genuine curiosity and empathy. Together, we will identify strategies that help you reclaim your health while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
(206) 693-4243 View (206) 693-4243
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Robin Gatter Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, NBC-HWC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you get stressed thinking about what to eat? Have you tried different ways of eating to help you feel better and nothing seems to work? Like you, I struggled. I have ADHD, Thyroid Disease, and had disordered eating patterns for many years. I help people identify the root cause of their illness and incorporate nutritional changes. I know what it's like to have a negative body image and be exhausted from thinking about what I could and couldn't eat. Food should bring joy and satisfaction, not stress.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do you get stressed thinking about what to eat? Have you tried different ways of eating to help you feel better and nothing seems to work? Like you, I struggled. I have ADHD, Thyroid Disease, and had disordered eating patterns for many years. I help people identify the root cause of their illness and incorporate nutritional changes. I know what it's like to have a negative body image and be exhausted from thinking about what I could and couldn't eat. Food should bring joy and satisfaction, not stress.
(561) 944-7635 View (561) 944-7635
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Virginia Alcalde Davis
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, LMHC, RDN , CD
Online Only
Hello, I am Virginia (Gigi) a registered dietitian, psychotherapist, and yoga and mindfulness teacher. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, are in a journey of healing their relationships with food and exercise and want reconnection with their bodies. I also provide bioindividualized medical nutrition therapy for diverse health conditions such as GI disorders like IBS, GERD, dysbiosis, motility issues, nutritional imbalances, and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Hello, I am Virginia (Gigi) a registered dietitian, psychotherapist, and yoga and mindfulness teacher. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, are in a journey of healing their relationships with food and exercise and want reconnection with their bodies. I also provide bioindividualized medical nutrition therapy for diverse health conditions such as GI disorders like IBS, GERD, dysbiosis, motility issues, nutritional imbalances, and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
(786) 983-4881 View (786) 983-4881
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Ashley Fitzgerald
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. Having lived plant-based and gluten-free for over ten years, I understand both the benefits and the challenges of this lifestyle. Through personalized Zoom consultations, I provide support ranging from nutrition counseling to custom meal plans. My services cover weight management, balanced eating, meal prep strategies, and more specific areas such as sports nutrition, digestive health, pregnancy, and menopause. Every consultation is tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs so that you can save time and feel confident in your choices.
I’m a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. Having lived plant-based and gluten-free for over ten years, I understand both the benefits and the challenges of this lifestyle. Through personalized Zoom consultations, I provide support ranging from nutrition counseling to custom meal plans. My services cover weight management, balanced eating, meal prep strategies, and more specific areas such as sports nutrition, digestive health, pregnancy, and menopause. Every consultation is tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs so that you can save time and feel confident in your choices.
(832) 653-9698 View (832) 653-9698
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Crystal Franck
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you fed-up with the rollercoaster of dieting? Overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice? Are thoughts about food and body claiming too much of your headspace? How would it feel to NOT spend so much time and effort analyzing and second guessing your food choices? You are not alone and you don't have to figure this all out by yourself! Many of us are taught messages about food and health as far back as we can remember, and all of these “rules” can feel overwhelming. I'll help you sort through the noise and find ways to nourish your body in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.
Are you fed-up with the rollercoaster of dieting? Overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice? Are thoughts about food and body claiming too much of your headspace? How would it feel to NOT spend so much time and effort analyzing and second guessing your food choices? You are not alone and you don't have to figure this all out by yourself! Many of us are taught messages about food and health as far back as we can remember, and all of these “rules” can feel overwhelming. I'll help you sort through the noise and find ways to nourish your body in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.
(206) 279-9984 View (206) 279-9984
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Marissa Blechschmidt
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a passionate advocate for the power of sports nutrition in enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being. With a deep understanding of how the right fuel can optimize training, recovery, and endurance, I am dedicated in helping athletes and active individuals unlock their full potential. In addition, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey in healing from their eating disorder/disordered eating behaviors!
I am a passionate advocate for the power of sports nutrition in enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being. With a deep understanding of how the right fuel can optimize training, recovery, and endurance, I am dedicated in helping athletes and active individuals unlock their full potential. In addition, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey in healing from their eating disorder/disordered eating behaviors!
(206) 737-1899 View (206) 737-1899
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Colleen Drosdeck | Nutrition For Metabolic Health
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD
Online Only
I specialize in using a low carbohydrate lifestyle to help clients feel better, move easier, reduce belly fat, improve blood sugar levels, achieve a healthier weight, lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
I work 1:1 with clients to help them make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes by focusing on 5 pillars to optimize metabolic health. These pillars include a whole-food based low carbohydrate diet, movement + resistance training, stress management, sleep quality and social connections.
I specialize in using a low carbohydrate lifestyle to help clients feel better, move easier, reduce belly fat, improve blood sugar levels, achieve a healthier weight, lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
I work 1:1 with clients to help them make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes by focusing on 5 pillars to optimize metabolic health. These pillars include a whole-food based low carbohydrate diet, movement + resistance training, stress management, sleep quality and social connections.
(425) 437-2438 View (425) 437-2438
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Sara Kushner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
Hello! I'm Sara, registered dietitian and owner of Zesty Nutrition. You may have found me because you have ADHD, autism, or both. Perhaps you're here because you want to heal a complicated relationship with food and body. Or maybe, you're ready to let go of your diet-centric beliefs about health AND lean into your neurodivergence at the same time! I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive provider, and I'm here to help. As an ADHDer myself, I see it as part of my purpose on this planet to help you untangle the mess of food struggles, neurodivergence, and external expectations that are so very hard to navigate.
Hello! I'm Sara, registered dietitian and owner of Zesty Nutrition. You may have found me because you have ADHD, autism, or both. Perhaps you're here because you want to heal a complicated relationship with food and body. Or maybe, you're ready to let go of your diet-centric beliefs about health AND lean into your neurodivergence at the same time! I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive provider, and I'm here to help. As an ADHDer myself, I see it as part of my purpose on this planet to help you untangle the mess of food struggles, neurodivergence, and external expectations that are so very hard to navigate.
(425) 546-1581 View (425) 546-1581
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Joanna Gallo Avery
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is a woman who’s ready to understand her body on a deeper level. She may be struggling with hormonal changes, fertility challenges, postpartum recovery, digestive issues, or blood sugar imbalance. She wants to feel energized, balanced, and confident again—but is overwhelmed by conflicting advice. She’s looking for compassionate, science-based guidance to finally get to the root of what’s going on and feel like herself again.
My ideal client is a woman who’s ready to understand her body on a deeper level. She may be struggling with hormonal changes, fertility challenges, postpartum recovery, digestive issues, or blood sugar imbalance. She wants to feel energized, balanced, and confident again—but is overwhelmed by conflicting advice. She’s looking for compassionate, science-based guidance to finally get to the root of what’s going on and feel like herself again.
(425) 371-5542 View (425) 371-5542
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.