Nutrition for Heart Health and High Cholesterol
Looking for a dietitian who can help you improve your cholestreol and take care of your heart?
Maybe your latest labs showed high cholesterol or triglycerides. Maybe heart disease runs in your family, or your healthcare provider has encouraged you to make some changes.
You know nutrition matters, but figuring out what to eat can feel overwhelming. Do you need to cut out cheese? Is butter really off the table? Are you supposed to follow a Mediterranean diet, count macros, or avoid carbs?
At Well Balanced Nutrition, our registered dietitians help you understand your nutrition needs, make sense of the recommendations, and find realistic ways to support your cholesterol and overall health.
You might be here because…
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Your cholesterol is higher than you’d like and you want to learn how nutrition changes can help.
- You’re wondering whether changes to your eating and other habits could improve your cholesterol and potentially reduce your need for medication.
- Heart disease runs in your family. You want to take steps to support your heart health and feel more confident about the choices you’re making.
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You’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice. One person says to avoid eggs, another says to cut carbs, and someone else recommends a new supplement.
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Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, you need practical strategies that work with your schedule, preferences, and budget.
Covered by insurance. No referral needed.
We accept major insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Many plans cover our services with no or minimal copays.
Ready to learn more? Start with a free clarity coaching call.
What can nutrition coaching help with?
Our nutrition coaches are registered dietitians who provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to help you:
Improve your numbers
Learn how different types of fat, fiber, and overall eating patterns can affect your cholesterol. We’ll help you identify realistic ways to support healthier LDL and non-HDL cholesterol levels while still enjoying the foods you love.
Build heart-healthy meals
Learn how to build balanced and satisfying meals that support your heart health and keep you full. We’ll focus on adding nourishing foods rather than creating a long list of foods you can’t eat.
Increase protein and fiber
Find simple, realistic ways to get more of the nutrients that can help with fullness, meal balance, and overall health.
Make sense of nutrition recommendations
Confused about saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, fiber, or supplements? We’ll help you understand what matters for your specific health goals and separate evidence-based recommendations from nutrition noise.
Create sustainable habits
Find realistic ways to support your heart health through everyday routines, including meal planning, grocery shopping, eating out, and preparing meals your whole family can enjoy.
Support your overall health
Cholesterol is one part of the picture. We’ll also consider your blood pressure, blood sugar, activity level, family history, and other factors that may influence your cardiovascular health.
How to get started:
Schedule A Clarity Call
Tell us where you are on your wellness journey and where you feel stuck. We’ll see if Well Balanced Nutrition can help! If we are a good fit, the next step is to schedule your initial nutrition assessment.
Initial Assessment + Road Map
This meeting is all about you! We ask about your health history, lifestyle, nutrition habits and goals. We’ll work together to map out your personal path to feeling your best and get you moving in the right direction.
Follow Up Coaching
This is truly where the magic happens. Your nutrition coach will help you continue to make progress, overcome speed bumps, and provide friendly accountability and support.
Friendly dieitians who can help with heart health:
Coach Bridget
Bridget Hollingsworth, RD, LDN
Appointments: Virtual, In-person | Location: Durham, NC | Availability: Accepting new clients
Bridget loves working with...
curious clients who want to understand the connection between food, health, and performance, from navigating a new diagnosis to supporting a new fitness goal or figuring out nutrition alongside a GLP-1 medication.
A great fit if: You’re curious, enjoy learning, and want to make meaningful changes without turning nutrition into an extreme optimization project.
Loves to help with: GLP1 Nutrition, Prediabetes, Insulin Resistance, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, MAFLD, Meal Planning, Fitness Nutrition, Healthy Aging, IBS, Overcoming Diet Culture, Plant-Forward Eating
Coach Christy
Christy Quirk, RD, LDN
Appointments: Virtual | Location: Durham, NC | Availability: Accepting new clients
Christy loves helping...
clients figure out practical food solutions for busy seasons, whether that’s getting back into a routine after travel or knowing what to eat at work or school. As a chef-turned-dietitian, she brings a sense of adventure, creativity, and a genuine love of food to her coaching.
A great fit if: You enjoy food, like learning the “why” behind nutrition, and want practical ideas you can actually use in your everyday life.
Loves to help with: GLP1 Nutrition, Weight Management, Sustainable Weight Loss, Prediabetes, High Cholesterol, Meal Planning, Cookng and Food Confidence, Fitness Nutrition, Overcoming Diet Culture, Emotional Eating, Food Guilt, Plant-Forward Eating
Coach Jenny
Jenny Steding, RD, LDN
Appointments: Virtual, In-person | Location: Durham, NC | Availability: Accepting new clients
Jenny helps clients step...
away from diet rules and moral judgments around food and move toward a more supportive, flexible relationship with eating. Her thoughtful, whole-person approach focuses on what you can add to your life—not simply what you need to take away.
A great fit if: You’re open-minded and ready to explore a healthier relationship with food while working toward your health goals with more agency and less judgment.
Loves to help with: Cancer Nutrition, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Perimenopause / Menopause, Meal Planning, Sports Nutrition, Healthy Aging, ADHD and Nutrition, IBS, Overcoming Diet Culture, Food Guilt, Plant-Forward Eating, Vegetarian / Vegan, Malnutrition, Elderly Care
You don’t have to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
Let’s talk about what’s going on, where you’re feeling stuck, and what kind of support might help.
P.S. Have questions about working with us?
Wondering about insurance, session length, pricing, or what to expect?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions about working with Well Balanced Nutrition.