In the world of health and nutrition, the difference between a Registered Dietitian (RD)and simply a “nutritionist” is significant and can measurably affect your outcome. Here’s why individuals seeking nutrition counseling should check credentials and confirm that the specialist they choose to consult has put in the work to become a Registered Dietitian.
Category: Nutrition
The Truth About Bread
Bread has a bad “wrap,” but does it actually help our health more than hurt it? Research has actually shown that there are benefits to consuming whole grains. We need to shift the focus onto what kind and how much bread we are consuming.
Obesity – Does This Stress Make Me Look Fat?
Those who are all too familiar with non-stop hectic workdays may be dealing with chronic stress. In fact, any other form of long-term internal turmoil, social anxiety, relationship issues, financial burdens or loss can be categorized as chronic stress.
Prediabetes – Overview
According to the CDC, 1 in 3 American adults are prediabetic. Here’s how nutrition can help reverse prediabetic diagnoses and get blood sugar under control.
Cholesterol – Overview
Your doctor just informed you that you have high cholesterol. You knew this day was coming. Your family members are on medication, your spouse, even your best friend! And now, inevitably, you. What does this all mean? You don’t want to be bogged down taking medication for the rest of your life and wish there was another way. Well, you are in luck, because there is!
IBD – Overview
If you’ve ever had gastrointestinal pain you know it can be debilitating. Now imagine that pain never subsiding. Here’s the little known facts about IBD and how nutrition can help.
Heart Disease – Overview
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US with one in four deaths being attributed to this. Now that is eye opening and should be a wake up call. Here’s how what’s on your plate can help keep your heart happy and healthy.
IBS – Overview
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the general term of a classification of gastrointestinal symptoms that results in bowel disturbances and affects roughly 15% of all Americans. The good news? Your diet can help improve your IBS symptoms!
Crohn’s Disease – Tips & Tricks
Are you someone who battles with fatigue, abdominal pain, frequent bowel movements, or bloating? Perhaps all these symptoms describe how you feel day to day. These symptoms are most common for individuals with Crohn’s disease. Working one-on-one with a Registered Dietitian may help improve the severity of these unwanted GI symptoms through dietary intervention.
Crohn’s Disease – What to Eat vs. What to Avoid During a Flare-up
Did you know that 3 million Americans have Chron’s disease? Without a cure for Crohn’s disease, it is important to learn to manage symptoms to reduce flare-ups. Here’s how nutrition can help.