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Diet & nutrition

A well planned and maintained diet can assure you are receiving a proper balance of foods structured to include limits on the intake of calories, salt, etc. that require some regulation. Diet and nutrition ideas to know about.

Registered dietitians help with nutritional information and other special dietary needs, such as cooking with reduced levels of salt for a person with high blood pressure or  ways to reduce fat and sugar for an overweight person.  Registered dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy, including use of supplements, as treatment for all nutrition related conditions and diseases.

Registered dietitians, "RD", receive credentials from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association upon completion of requirements including a minimum of a bachelor's degree, a supervised practice program and the successful completion of an examination.  Re-certification requirements are based on completion of continuing education credits.

Nutritional therapy consists of the use of diet and nutritional supplements to achieve optimum health and well being. One on one nutrition consultations are usually offered for those looking to address specific health conditions with a nutritional approach. It may be a specific health concern such as a digestive discomfort, hormonal imbalance or stress, or you simply may wish to boost your health and vitality.

If you think you are getting sufficient nutrients but still are not either maintaining or losing weight, or if you feel run down, consider enlisting the help of a nutritionist to aid in your pursuit of improved health.  A nutritionist can try to identify vitamin deficiencies and help diagnose metabolic conditions that may be impeding weight loss.

Nutritionists and registered dietitians can design menus that are healthy, well balanced & nutritious.