Heart Health Nutrition Counseling
Protect your heart. Improve your metabolic health. Build habits that last.
Your heart health is about more than a cholesterol number. Personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies can help you improve cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and other important markers of cardiovascular health without restrictive diets or giving up the foods you love.
Virtual nutrition counseling throughout North Carolina.
You don't have to wait for a diagnosis before you start prioritizing your heart health.
Is your cholesterol creeping up?
Maybe your cholesterol numbers aren't where you'd like them to be, and you're not sure where to start.
Is your blood pressure a concern?
You've been told your blood pressure is trending up and you're ready to change that trajectory.
Confused about what to eat?
Maybe you're doing "all the right things" but still aren't sure what a heart-healthy diet looks like for you.
Want to be proactive?
Maybe you simply want to take your health seriously now and build habits that support your heart for years to come.
Small, sustainable changes can make a meaningful difference.
Heart health is about more than cholesterol.
Your cardiovascular health is influenced by many factors, including nutrition, physical activity, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, sleep, stress, genetics, and other lifestyle factors.
That’s why I don’t believe in giving you a generic “heart healthy diet” and sending you on your way.
Instead, we look at your health history, your goals, your current eating patterns, and the habits that are realistic for your life.
Together, we’ll focus on practical changes that support both heart health and metabolic health because your long-term health is about the whole picture.
My Approach
Nourishment Over Restriction
I believe the best nutrition plan is one you can actually live with.
- Fiber-rich foods
- Heart healthy fats
- Adequate protein
- Colorful fruits and vegetables
- Whole grains and satisfying carbs
- Sustainable habits
Healthy eating shouldn't make your life smaller. It should help you live it better.
Personalized nutrition. Practical Strategies. Real-life Change.
01
Understand
We start by looking at your health history, current nutrition habits, lifestyle, challenges, and goals.
02
Personalize
Together, we’ll create nutrition strategies based on your needs- not someone else’s diet plan.
03
Build
You’ll learn practical skills and habits you can continue using long after our work together ends.
Your plan should fit your life- not require you to change your life to fit your plan.
Build Meals That Nourish Your Heart
Heart-healthy eating doesn’t have to mean following a complicated diet. I help you focus on nourishing foods, balanced meals, and sustainable habits that support your heart and metabolic health.
1/2 Non-Starchy Vegetables
Fill about half your plate with colorful vegetables like leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, and zucchini.
1/4 Lean Protein
Choose protein such as fish, chicken, beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, or Greek yogurt to help support fullness and muscle health.
1/4 Fiber-Rich Starch
Choose fiber-rich carbohydrates such as oats, quinoa, brown rice, beans, potatoes, or whole grains.
Add Healthy Fat
Include heart-healthy fats such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, or fatty fish.
It’s all about balance. The goal isn’t to create a perfect plate every time. It’s to build meals that nourish your body and support your heart over time.
What I Can Help You With
Personalized Nutrition Strategies For A Healthier Heart
Understanding Your Labs
Understand what your numbers mean and prepare questions to discuss with your healthcare provider, including whether additional cardiovascular and metabolic markers may be appropriate beyond a standard lipid panel.
Improving Cholesterol & Triglycerides
Learn how dietary fiber, healthy fats, food choices, and overall eating patterns can support healthier LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Supporting Blood Pressure
Build everyday nutrition habits that support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
Improving Metabolic Health
Address nutrition habits that influence blood sugar, insulin resistance, energy, and metabolic health.
Sustainable Weight Management
Work toward a healthier weight without restrictive diets or an all-or-nothing approach.
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition & Healthy Habits
Build a nutrient-rich eating pattern centered around whole and minimally processed foods, then turn those choices into realistic habits you can maintain.
Ready to take the next steps?
MEET PAM
Cardiac nutrition expertise. Personalized support. Real-life strategies.
I’m Pam Sherrill, RDN, LDN, a Preventive Cardiology Dietitian and Nutrition Coach specializing in cardiac nutrition and metabolic health.
I work with individuals to reduce risk factors for heart disease, manage chronic conditions, and optimize their nutrition through practical, evidence-based strategies.
I don’t believe you need another diet telling you what you can and can’t eat. You need to understand what your body needs, why it matters, and how to make healthy choices that actually fit your life.
My approach is rooted in nourishment over restriction, sustainable behavior change, and personalized nutrition- because the best plan is one you can actually live with.
Insurance & Coverage
Your nutrition counseling may be covered by insurance.
Nutrition counseling may be covered by your health insurance, depending on your individual plan and benefits. I work with select insurance plans and also offer out-of-network options.
Because coverage varies by plan, I recommend verifying your nutrition counseling benefits before your first appointment.
Not sure what your plan covers? I can help you understand the next steps.
Insurance coverage is determined by your individual plan. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm your benefits and any applicable out-of-pocket costs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HEART HEALTH NUTRITION COUNSELING FAQs
What does a preventative cardiac dietitian do?
A preventative cardiology dietitian uses evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help reduce risk factors for heart disease and support cardiovascular health. We can look at your eating patterns, health history, lab results, lifestyle, and goals to create practical strategies that fit your life.
Can nutrition counseling help with high cholesterol?
Yes. Nutrition can play an important role in supporting healthy cholesterol levels. We can look at your overall eating pattern, including fiber-rich foods, healthy fats, saturated fat intake, and other factors that may influence LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Your plan will be personalized to your health history, preferences, and goals.
Do I have to follow a strict heart-healthy diet?
No. I don’t believe heart-healthy nutrition should mean following a rigid list of foods you can and can’t eat. Instead, we’ll focus on nourishing foods, balanced meals, sustainable habits, and realistic changes that support your heart and metabolic health while still allowing you to enjoy the foods you love.
Can nutrition counseling help with weight management and heart health?
Yes. Weight management and heart health can be addressed together through sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes. We’ll focus on habits that support metabolic health, cardiovascular health, adequate nutrition, and a healthy relationship with food rather than restrictive dieting or an all-or-nothing approach.
Do you offer virtual nutrition counseling?
Yes. I offer virtual nutrition counseling throughout North Carolina, making it convenient to receive personalized support wherever you live in the state.
Do you serve clients in Mooresville and the Lake Norman area?
Yes. I work with clients in Mooresville, Lake Norman, Charlotte, and throughout North Carolina through virtual nutrition counseling. If you’re looking for personalized support for heart health, metabolic health, weight management, or nutrition, you can receive care from the convenience of home.
Does insurance cover nutrition counseling?
Nutrition counseling may be covered by your health insurance, depending on your individual plan and benefits. Coverage varies, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your specific nutrition counseling benefits, coverage requirements, and any applicable out-of-pocket costs.
Want to learn more? Visit my Insurance and Coverage page for additional information.
Your future heart health starts with the choices you make today.
You don’t need a perfect diet.
You need a sustainable plan that supports your health.
Let’s create one together.
Virtual appointments available throughout North Carolina.