Wholehearted Nutrition and Wellness PLLC Blog
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Our blog distills the latest cardiometabolic nutrition research and recommendations into clear, actionable insights. We aim to bridge the gap between complex data and everyday nutritional decisions to support you in making the most healthful next step in your nutrition and wellness journey.
Exciting 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline Updates for Nutrition & Exercise Management of Cholesterol disorders
The 2026 ACC/AHA report on the management of dyslipidemia has finally been published with updated guidance for the care and support of those with dyslipidemia, including high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), hypertriglyceridemia, and elevated lipoprotein(a) [1]. The guidelines replace the “2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol”, which has been a staple for dyslipidemia recommendations for the past several years [2]. The new article places a stronger emphasis on nutrition and lifestyle as the foundation of lipid management than in previous guidelines. In this blog post, we review the most important nutrition and physical activity updates, and what they mean for real-life heart health.
Why Awareness around cardiovascular disease still matters
Every February, we are invited to pause and reflect on the health of our hearts. Since 1964, February has been recognized as American Heart Month in a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the associated risk factors for disease development, and promoting heart healthy behaviors. While it might be tempting to think that we have ‘heard it all before,’ as of 2025, CVD remains the leading cause of death in the United States, ahead of cancer and all accidents combined. After decades of steady improvement in reducing disease development and mortality, progress appears to have begun to reverse and stall over the last decade. The conversation around heart health, even in 2026, matters more now than ever.
Top Five Foods for Improving Heart Health: A Cardiac Registered Dietitians’ Professional Overview
A heart-healthy diet is a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention and management. We may know the importance of whole, minimally processed foods to support cardiovascular health and reduce overall disease risk; but, which healthful foods are the one’s we should be focusing on the most for our hearts? Decades of research and leading health organizations consistently highlight certain foods that provide the greatest benefits for heart health. Today, we explore the top five foods recommended for supporting cardiovascular well-being, drawing on the latest scientific evidence.
Dietary Cholesterol: Nutritional Strategies for Lowering Cholesterol and its Impact on Lab Values
Nutrition plays a powerful role in managing our lipid levels and bringing our cholesterol levels back into normal ranges. Understanding how dietary cholesterol affects blood cholesterol and which nutritional strategies are most effective for lowering cholesterol is crucial for heart health. Today we will drive into what the latest research reveals on nutrition and cholesterol.