Anyone in the state of Ohio can call themselves a nutritionist with no requirements. Dietitians specialize in Medical Nutrition Therapy to counsel individuals using evidence-based research. To become a Registered Dietitian here is what is required:
As long as you are consuming the adequate calories you need in a day, it does not matter the time frame you are consuming them in. I actually recommend having a nice, balanced snack closer to bedtime if needed so that you aren’t restricting yourself – which can ultimately lead to overconsumption of food!
Typically, your doctor will recheck your labs 3-6 months after implementing changes in your diet. The most effective way to bring your cholesterol down is consuming healthy fats and an adequate amount of fiber!
Sure, go ahead and add some vitamin C to your water in the morning. This will help promote hydration, but it is not the solution to bloating and weight loss.
My solution to weight loss does not include being so restrictive that you feel like you need a whole day of “cheating” just to stay sane. With my healthy eating lifestyle approach, you can enjoy all of the foods you love in moderation.
Absolutely. We will work together to bring those blood sugars down and eventually your A1c level as well. This will include learning what foods to pair with carbohydrates so that you don’t experience any spikes (or dips) in your blood sugar.
Having lots of experience in weight management counseling, I am able to gauge how many calories your body needs to maintain itself. Being patient and checking in weekly will help to determine what adjustments may be needed to your diet or physical activity. I have seen that holding yourself accountable to someone makes a WORLD of difference.
The keto diet has been very popular due to its effects of rapid weight loss. Although this is true, it is not sustainable and often eliminates food groups that we need in our diets, such as fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrates are our main source of fuel for our bodies and should not be severely restricted by any means!
Long-term weight loss is more about adopting sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. A four-month program allows enough time to build new healthy habits, such as balanced eating and regular exercise. Weight loss also often involves periods where progress slows down, known as plateaus. A longer program helps you stay committed through these phases and make necessary adjustments to continue progress.