How working with a Nutritional Therapist can help
Working with a nutritionist can help you incorporate heart-healthy habits into your lifestyle and decrease the risk of heart conditions.
A nutritionist can help identify imbalances in your diet and improve your understanding of which habits could be contributing to the risk of developing heart conditions. A nutritionist can also ensure you are choosing foods that contain healthy fats, are low in sodium, and rich in health-promoting nutrients.
Heart health
Heart health refers to optimal functioning of the cardiovascular system, including the heart and blood vessels. Blood pressure and blood lipid levels are two critical factors in maintaining heart health.
Dyslipidaemia
Dyslipidaemia occurs when blood lipid levels are out of the normal range. High-LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and triglycerides, combined with low-HDL (high-density lipoprotein), can lead to inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries. This plaque buildup reduces the space for blood to flow, potentially causing blockages.
Consequently, blood pressure needs to increase to ensure that oxygen and nutrients continue to reach different areas of the body. Unhealthy blood lipids and hypertension are a recipe for heart conditions including atherosclerosis, aneurysms, heart attacks, and strokes. A healthy diet can help reduce inflammation and plaque buildup over time.
Hypertension
High blood pressure can occur even without dyslipidaemia. Some individuals may have genetic salt sensitivity or other factors that increase the risk of hypertension. Limiting dietary sodium, and incorporating other heart-healthy lifestyle behaviours can help reduce the impact of hypertension on the cardiovascular system.
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