The Indiana Heart Hospital

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Nutrition

The staff at the Healthy Hearts Center know that eating healthy is not always easy. We can help you succeed by offering personalized nutritional consultation with Nutrition Coordinator Lisa Mahan, D.T. Specialized nutritional plans are provided for medical concerns such as:

  • Elevated blood pressure
  • High cholesterol or triglycerides
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Stroke prevention
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Cardiac risk factor reduction
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes and prevention
  • Dysmetabolic syndrome
  • Insulin resistance

Nutrition education is provided for a variety of topics:

  • Food label interpretation
  • Grocery list assistance
  • Quick healthy meal ideas
  • Food preparation
  • Vitamins, supplements and herbs
  • Stress-related eating
  • Portion control
  • Eating away from home
  • Overcoming barriers

Individual sessions are available Monday through Thursday and are located at The Indiana Heart Hospital in Suite 130. Cost is $35 per session for members. **

** Membership is FREE! Please join myCommunity today (look for myCommunity near the top of this Web site) or complete a membership form at the time of your appointment and pay the member rate.

For an appointment or questions regarding her services, call Lisa Mahan, D.T., directly at 317-621-8667.

Food Diary

Keep a food diary as a first step to a healthier diet. (Note: Adobe Reader required.)

Heart-Healthy Recipes

Download and print these recipes to prepare healthy, tasty foods for every meal. (Note: Adobe Reader required.)

Check out our heart-healthy recipes brought to you by myCommunity.
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  • Appetizers : Avocado dip, hummus, white bean dip, crispy potato skins and grilled portobello mushrooms.
  • Entrees : Flank steak, slow-cooked brisket, herb-rubbed turkey, mustard crusted tilapia, grilled scallops and more.
  • Salads : Spinach and berries, pineapple chicken, apple with fig and almonds, and citrus salads.
  • Sides : Garden potato salad, honey-glazed sweet potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, acorn squash and more. 
  • Desserts : Zucchini bread, chocolate souffle, peach crumble, grilled fruit, lemon custard and more.
  • Beverages : Blackberry peach smoothie with walnuts, sparkling strawberry lemonade, triple berry freeze and more.

Links

General Nutrition

Food Safety

Food Labels

Nutrition & Analysis

The Indiana Heart Hospital 8075 North Shadeland Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-621-8000