Registered Dietitians

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Premier Practitioners

Caroline Doucet

Caroline Doucet

B.Sc., RD
Registered Dietitian
Vancouver, BC
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Ali Eberhardt

Ali Eberhardt

Registered Dietitian
Vancouver, BC
Alexis Williams

Alexis Williams

RD
Registered Dietitian
Burlington, ON
Yumna Khan

Yumna Khan

RD
Registered Dietitian
Burlington, ON

Registered Dietitians

Kim Arrey

Kim Arrey

Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Lisa Bishara

Lisa Bishara

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Ying Yih Francesca Chee

Ying Yih Francesca Chee

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Katie Cohen-Olivestein

Katie Cohen-Olivestein

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Gilda Delaunay

Gilda Delaunay

Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Laura Glenn

Laura Glenn

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Sandra Grant

Sandra Grant

BSc, P.Dt
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Virginie Hamel

Virginie Hamel

Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Laurence Levy

Laurence Levy

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Genevieve Nadeau

Genevieve Nadeau

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Christeen Nakhleh

Christeen Nakhleh

RD, MSc.A.
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Angel Ong

Angel Ong

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Alessandra Tavernese

Alessandra Tavernese

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Rasmi Tith

Rasmi Tith

Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
Helen Xanthakos

Helen Xanthakos

RD
Registered Dietitian
Montreal, QC
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A  local registered dietitian  has completed education and training to specialize in a wide variety of fields, including sport nutrition, gerontological nutrition, pediatric nutrition and renal nutrition. A local Registered Dietitian or she may work in private practice, in a nursing home, school, hospital or food service facility.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in North America. Heart disease refers to many conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, heart attack, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) and more.

Lifestyle Habits & Heart Disease

While there are some heart disease risk factors you can’t control, there are some you can, including diet and lifestyle. Up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your lifestyle habits. Eating a well-balanced diet can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure and help you lose weight. A diet low in saturated fat and high in fibre and plant food can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by:

• Improving your cholesterol and blood pressure levels 
• Controlling your blood sugar 
• Helping you maintain a healthy body weight 

If you have congestive heart failure, fluid retention is one of the biggest issues you face. You should aim to eat less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium daily - the average North American diet has about four to five thousand milligrams. Just as a diabetic would test their blood sugars every day to see how much insulin they need to take, a person with heart failure should be doing a daily weight check to monitor for fluid retention. Weigh yourself before breakfast and consult with your healthcare provider if you gain five pounds in a week or four pounds in two or three days.

Heart-Healthy Diet Tips

Here are some ways to ensure you’re eating a heart-healthy diet:

• Aim for 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre.
• Avoid highly-processed foods such as fast food, deli meats and hot dogs. During processing vitamins, fibre and minerals are often removed while sugar or salt is added. 
​​​​• Incorporate more whole grain foods into your diet, such as brown rice, quinoa and whole grain bread. They’re rich in fibre, B vitamins and protein.
• Look for foods that contain unsaturated fat rather than saturated fat. Lower your trans fatty acid intake by avoiding foods with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, shortening and margarine. 
• Make sure you’re getting enough protein to maintain heathy bones and muscles. Look for beans, fish, tofu and lean meat. 
• Stop drinking empty calories, which are found in fruit juices, energy drinks and soft drinks. They offer no nutritional value and can lead to weight gain. Choose water more often.

There are so many steps you can take towards a healthier heart, and diet is a big one. While it may seem daunting to change your eating habits, your heart will thank you!

Talk to your family physician if you'd like more information on nutrition contact your local registered dietician.

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