Heart Health & Metabolic Syndrome · Registered dietitians
Metabolic Syndrome & Heart Health Nutrition
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risks: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, low HDL and extra weight around the waist. Each one responds to nutrition, and improving one often improves the others.
Is this for you?
- Your doctor mentioned metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol or high triglycerides
- You have high blood pressure
- You have fatty liver (MASLD/NAFLD)
- You have a family history of heart disease or diabetes
How our dietitians help
DASH & Mediterranean patterns
Proven eating patterns that lower blood pressure and LDL, adapted to your cuisine.
Sodium & potassium balance
Practical label reading and swaps for restaurant and packaged foods.
Triglycerides & fatty liver
Reducing added sugars, refined carbs and alcohol, with more fiber and omega-3s.
Track your labs
We follow your blood pressure and lipid results over time.
What to expect
- First visit: your dietitian reviews your health history, labs, medications and eating habits, then you set 2–3 goals together.
- Your plan: a personalized plan with meal ideas, recipes and tools, shared in your Healthie portal.
- Follow-ups: regular check-ins, usually every week or every other week at first, to track progress and adjust.
Visits are in person in Suwanee or Lawrenceville, GA, or by secure video in 25 states. More about visits.
Insurance coverage
High cholesterol, hypertension and obesity are commonly covered diagnoses for nutrition counseling.
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Coverage depends on your specific plan. We check your benefits before your first visit, and it helps if you also call the member number on your insurance card. Our billing promise means no surprise bills.
Dietitians who specialize in heart health & metabolic syndrome
Deepa Narayanaswamy, RD, LD
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Registered Dietitian
Suwanee · Video visits
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu (conversational)
Rhea Shah, RD, LD, CEDS
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Registered Dietitian
Video visits
Lisa Nguyen, RD, LD
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Registered Dietitian
Lawrenceville · Video visits
Speaks: English, Vietnamese
Heart Health & Metabolic Syndrome: common questions
What is metabolic syndrome?
It is diagnosed when you have at least three of: a large waist, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure and high fasting blood sugar. It raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Can diet lower cholesterol without medication?
For many people, diet changes lower LDL meaningfully. Whether you also need medication is a decision for you and your doctor.
Want to check your levels first? Lab testing through your dietitian.
What patients say
“I met with Rachel today and we had a great conversation at my intake appointment that makes me feel optimistic about moving forward.”
“Awesome job very informative and pleasant Rachel really takes the time to listen and explain all aspects of diet and health would highly recommend”
“Service was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, showed empathy, and was helpful.”
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This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor before changing medications.
Ready to feel better? Most visits are covered by insurance.
Book online in about two minutes, or call 678-250-3438. Visits in Suwanee, Lawrenceville or by video.