Heart Disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term that refers to conditions that impact the heart such as cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and hypertension.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in both preventing and managing heart disease.
A heart-healthy diet helps control major risk factors such as:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
In those already diagnosed with heart disease, targeted dietary changes can slow disease progression, improve symptoms, and reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Overall, good nutrition is a powerful tool in promoting heart health and enhancing long-term well-being.
How a TDC dietitian can help you with heart disease:
Create a heart-healthy eating plan that matches your personal tastes and is easy to implement.
Avoid unnecessary diet restriction.
Manage blood lipids and conduct suitable monitoring and surveillance to ensure lifestyle interventions are having the desired effect.
Modify salt and fat intake in diet to improve heart health and blood pressure.
Coordinate with other healthcare providers to ensure nutrition plans align with medications, co-diagnoses (such as diabetes or kidney disease), and overall treatment goals.