Cardiac Diet
Cardiac Diet Dietitian in Chennai
Salt, oil, ghee and fried snacks are part of most Indian kitchens, which makes heart-friendly eating feel difficult. The right plan changes how you cook and portion food rather than taking away everything you enjoy.
At our Perumbakkam clinic or online, we build heart-friendly meal plans that work alongside your cardiologist's or physician's treatment.
Who This Is For
- Adults with high blood pressure (hypertension)
- People with high cholesterol or triglycerides
- People recovering after a heart attack, angioplasty or bypass surgery, with their cardiologist's guidance
- People with a family history of heart disease who want to eat better early
- Families who cook for someone with a heart condition
Common Concerns We Help With
- Reducing salt without making food tasteless
- Choosing and measuring cooking oils
- Pickles, papads, snacks and eating out
- Managing weight and belly fat
- Heart health together with diabetes or kidney concerns
- Reading food labels for salt and fat
What Your Consultation Includes
- A review of your history, medicines (as prescribed by your doctor) and reports such as lipid profile and blood pressure readings
- Practical guidance on salt, oil and portion sizes using familiar foods
- A heart-friendly meal plan that the whole family can share
- Tips for eating out, functions and travel
- Follow-ups to review your readings and adjust the plan
- Personalized exercise and yoga guidance as part of your diet chart - planned from your assessment, health condition and your doctor's advice, at no extra cost
How the Process Works
- Step 1
Book
Choose an in-clinic or online slot.
- Step 2
Assessment
Bring your recent reports and medicine list; we go through your routine and food habits.
- Step 3
Your plan
A heart-friendly plan built around your kitchen and preferences.
- Step 4
Follow-up
We track your readings and fine-tune the plan with you.
Your dietitian
Your Dietitian
Dt. Vaisnavi Gunasekaran is a clinical nutritionist & dietitian and the founder of The Diet Desk in Perumbakkam, Chennai. Every plan starts with a detailed assessment of your health, routine and food habits, and is built around the home-cooked Indian food you already enjoy.
- Qualifications
- M.Sc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (University Gold Medalist) · Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (DNYS) · Certified Diabetic Educator
- Experience
- 6+ years of experience in clinical nutrition, guiding 500+ clients with personalized diet plans for weight management, diabetes, PCOD/PMOS, pregnancy and other health conditions.
In-Clinic & Online
Consultations in English & Tamil.
In-clinic in Perumbakkam
Meet the dietitian in person at our Perumbakkam clinic. Convenient for Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Sithalapakkam, Navalur and the OMR corridor.
Online consultation
Consult by video or phone from home or office, anywhere. You get the same assessment, personalized plan and follow-ups.
Cardiac Diet: FAQs
Do I have to stop using oil completely?
Usually not. We look at the type and amount of oil you use and how food is cooked.
Can diet replace my blood pressure or cholesterol medicines?
No. Medicine decisions are always made by your doctor. Nutrition supports your treatment.
I recently had a heart procedure. When can I consult?
Please follow your cardiologist's advice on recovery. We can plan your meals alongside it whenever you're ready.
Which reports should I bring?
Recent lipid profile, blood pressure readings, blood sugar and anything your doctor has asked for.
Do I have to pay separately for exercise or yoga?
No. Exercise and yoga guidance is part of your diet chart, not a separate service. It is planned from your assessment - your health condition, fitness, age and your doctor's advice - and comes at no extra cost.
Book a Cardiac Diet Consultation
Book an in-clinic or online consultation, or message us on WhatsApp with any questions.
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This information is educational and does not replace advice from your doctor or emergency care. Your plan depends on an individual assessment. Please tell us about any medical conditions and medicines. Read the full disclaimer.