Working with a Health at Every Size (HAES) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will look a little something like this:
Our work together won’t be dictated by the scale, your food choices and when you eat won’t be lead by diet rules. Instead, we’ll focus on improving your relationship with food, getting you off the diet roller coaster, and ADDING to your day to optimally nourish your whole body health.
Are you or your loved one interested in making lifestyle modifications to lower your cholesterol?
Here are three simple tips to help lower your cholesterol through diet:
1) Increase unsaturated fats. Increase intake of heart healthy unsaturated fats found in nuts, canola and olive oil, and avocado. Recipe suggestion: avocado toast on whole grain bread drizzled with olive oil.
2) Fill up with fiber. Choose whole-grains like oatmeal and fill your plates with fruits and vegetables. You know what they say about beans. Beans, chick peas, and lentils are the magical fruits to fill up on fiber. Fiber helps to keep us full and reduces cholesterol absorption. Recipe suggestion: overnight oats topped with berries, flax, and walnuts.
3) Eat your omega-3s: Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish (such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel), walnuts, and flax. Aim to consume fish 2-3 times per week to help lower the LDL cholesterol.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. For more personalized recommendations, schedule an appointment with a HAES Registered Dietitian Nutritionist near you here