Heart Health
Nutrition plays a central role in protecting and improving your cardiovascular health. Whether you are managing elevated cholesterol or blood pressure, recovering from a cardiac event, or aiming to reduce your long-term risk, evidence-based dietary support can make a meaningful difference. Benjamin is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who translates current heart health research into clear, practical and sustainable strategies tailored to your needs.
Expert Nutrition Support for a Healthy Heart
Cardiovascular disease remains one of Australia's leading health concerns, and the dietary guidance surrounding it is often complex and inconsistent. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Benjamin provides clear, evidence-based direction, developing a plan informed by your health history, your blood results and your individual lifestyle.
Rather than focusing on individual foods, Benjamin considers your overall dietary pattern and works with you to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and long-term cardiovascular risk. He works collaboratively with your GP, cardiologist or cardiac rehabilitation team to ensure your care is well coordinated.
Conditions We Help With
At Step Nutrition, Benjamin provides evidence-based nutrition support for a range of cardiovascular and metabolic concerns, including:
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High cholesterol and triglycerides
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High blood pressure (hypertension)
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Cardiac rehabilitation - nutrition support after a heart attack, stent or bypass
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Heart failure - fluid, sodium and nutrition management
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Cardiac cachexia and unintentional weight loss
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Metabolic syndrome and reducing overall cardiovascular risk
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Prevention - for those with a family history of heart disease
How a Dietitian Can Help With Heart Health
As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Benjamin can help you:
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Lower your LDL cholesterol and triglycerides through proven dietary changes
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Reduce blood pressure with practical, lower-sodium eating strategies
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Build a heart-healthy eating pattern (such as a Mediterranean-style diet) that's realistic for you
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Manage fluid and sodium intake if you're living with heart failure
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Maintain strength, muscle and nutrition during cardiac recovery
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Manage your weight and related conditions such as type 2 diabetes
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Understand your blood results and what to do about them
What to Expect from Your Consultation
Your initial consultation will involve:
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A full dietary, health and cardiovascular risk assessment
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Discussion of your blood results, medical history, goals and lifestyle
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Evidence-based education on heart-healthy nutrition
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A clear, personalised nutrition plan tailored to your needs
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Practical strategies for shopping, cooking, label reading and eating out
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Simple swaps to lower saturated fat and sodium without losing flavour
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Optional follow-up appointments to track progress and keep you on track
In-Person and Telehealth Appointments
Our clinic is based in Sandringham, with flexible telehealth options available for clients across Melbourne and Australia. We accept private health insurance and Medicare (GP Chronic Disease Management Plan) referrals.
If you're ready to take control of your heart health and feel more confident about what you eat, Benjamin is here to help. Book a consultation to get started with a personalised heart health plan tailored to you.