Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease, also known as Heart Disease, is a term that describes a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Did you know that three quarters of Australians are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular Disease increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. With the help of our Dietitians, you may be able to reduce the risk of experiencing heart attacks or strokes.
Our Dietitians can assist you to improve your diet to manage conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and obesity.
Our Dietitians can assist you to improve your diet to manage conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and obesity.
We will provide you with:
- Dietary education that will help manage your health condition
- Diet strategies to meet your nutritional requirements
- Meal and snack ideas that suit your lifestyle and health condition
Common dietary strategies for cardiovascular disease management include:
- Reduced salt intake, especially for those with high blood pressure
- Choosing healthy fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
- Limiting saturated and trans fats intake
- Including plenty of fibre in your diet
- Reduction in alcohol consumption
Our Dietitians will assess your diet to determine what strategy or strategies are best for you. When seeing our Dietitians for Cardiovascular Disease, it's best to bring a copy of your cholesterol blood tests to your appointment.
For more information about Cardiovascular Disease, visit the Heart Foundation website here.