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National Heart Month: 3 Essential Tips for a Healthy Heart

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February is National Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and take action to protect your cardiovascular system. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of illness worldwide, but the good news is—it’s largely preventable with the right nutrition and lifestyle choices!


Your heart does so much for you—let’s return the favour. Nourish it with the right nutrients, heart-healthy foods, and mindful lifestyle choices.
Your heart does so much for you—let’s return the favour. Nourish it with the right nutrients, heart-healthy foods, and mindful lifestyle choices.

That’s why I’ve created a Heart Health Infographic (scroll down to see it), breaking down three key areas that can help you naturally support your heart and lower your risk of high blood pressure:


  • Key nutrients for cardiovascular health: Essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium, CoQ10, vitamin K2, and omega-3s help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and keep your arteries strong.

  • Top functional foods for a healthy heart: Nourish your body with heart-healthy foods like avocados, leafy greens, wild-caught fish, nuts, berries, and dark chocolate to optimise circulation and support cardiovascular function.

  • Lifestyle tips for lowering blood pressure naturally – Small changes make a big impact! Stay active, reduce stress, improve sleep, and limit sugar intake to protect your heart long-term.


How I Can Help as a Nutritionist

While these three pillars of heart health are backed by science and offer a great foundation, it’s important to remember that everyone’s body is unique, and so are their cardiovascular needs. What works for one person may not work for another. Some may need more magnesium, while others need more omega-3s. One person’s blood pressure may respond well to stress reduction, while another’s is more influenced by blood sugar regulation.


This is where I can help. Instead of simply following generic advice, a personalised approach helps uncover the root causes of heart health issues, whether that’s nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, blood sugar imbalances, or lifestyle factors. I work with individuals to:

  • Identify their specific nutrient needs through functional lab testing.

  • Address hidden imbalances affecting heart health.

  • Create tailored nutrition & lifestyle plans that work for them.


Want to learn more? I’d love to help! Reach out for a consultation to explore how functional nutrition can support your heart health.




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