What is it?
Nutrition for heart and vascular health covers salt intake, choice of fats, fibre-rich foods and meal patterns. Counselling is aimed at people under medical follow-up for blood lipids or blood pressure.
Your test results, physician's advice and home cooking habits are reviewed together. Label-reading practice helps you understand salt and fat in packaged foods.
How dietary changes affect test results varies by person, and diet does not replace medication. The plan is prepared together after the first session, aligned with your physician's advice.
Who is it assessed for?
- People with raised blood lipids
- People monitored for high blood pressure
- People with cardiovascular disease referred by their physician
- People with a family history of early heart disease
Step by step
- 1
Test review
Blood results and physician advice are reviewed.
- 2
Kitchen talk
Cooking methods and frequently used products are discussed.
- 3
Label practice
Label reading is practised to understand salt and fat content.
- 4
Plan
A plan adaptable to the family table is prepared.
- 5
Follow-up
The plan is reviewed with new test results.
Questions
Can I eat eggs?
This is assessed according to your overall diet and test results.
Should I cut out salt completely?
The aim is usually reduction. Herb, spice and cooking tips help keep flavour while using less salt.
Can diet replace my medication?
Medication decisions belong only to your physician. The nutrition plan is designed to support your treatment.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical examination. Results and the suitable approach vary from person to person.