Nutrition Services
Chronic Disease Prevention & Management
Create small habits and they will become big changes!
It is estimated that nearly half of all Americans live with at least one chronic disease which is defined as a condition lasting 3 months or longer. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are one of the top 5 chronic diseases and benefit greatly from nutrition and lifestyle interventions.
We will work together towards goals such as lowering cholesterol levels or improving blood glucose numbers by meeting you where you are and setting realistic and attainable goals. No crash diets here!
The focus will always be on developing an overall healthy and balanced nutrition pattern that is sustainable over time. I always ask: What is your long-term health goal? Is it to play with your grandchildren at the park? Travel the world in retirement? Mine is to hike up a mountain at a ripe old age!
Family & Pediatric Nutrition
I am dedicated to helping clients adopt healthier lifestyles and work closely with families to develop customized food plans specific to their needs. I believe in teaching people about whole foods, meal planning and cooking with a focus on getting the entire family involved.
Meal times are not meant to be stressful. Busy lifestyles mean it is often the only time of day where the family comes together to connect.
Do you have a picky eater and are concerned that they are not meeting their nutritional needs? Being the mother of two picky eaters myself (and one of them a vegetarian to boot), I have an arsenal of tips and strategies.
Digestive Health
Have you been experiencing gut issues for years?
Did you know that 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive diseases, including chronic constipation, gallstones, reflux, and irritable bowel disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly dispensed drug classes in the United States!
Our digestive tract is a sophisticated system that not only breaks down the food we eat. The nutrients we absorb serve many functions, including energy production, hormone balance, toxin elimination, and mental health. About 70% of the immune system is located in the gut! The gut also houses the enteric nervous system, or “second brain”, made up of 500 million neurons that communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve (gut brain connection), and plays a key role in conditions, such as Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as mental health.
I am dedicated to getting to the root cause of your digestive symptoms and promoting optimal gut health through nutrition interventions.
Tools & Resources
Meal Planning & Nutrition Analysis
Spend less time thinking about food. Know exactly what to eat, what to buy, and how to make it.
Knowing where to begin with your nutrition is a common challenge for most people. I work with you to develop a realistic, healthy eating plan that you can sustain. By first analyzing your daily intake of macronutrients (proteins/fats/carbs), micronutrients (vitamins/minerals) and fiber, I will customize a simple nutrition plan that is easy to follow and helps you meet your body’s needs.
Working in partnership with Eat Love Pro, you will have online access to a “Nutrition Prescription” that includes the following:
Meal recommendations based on your specific needs, preferences, and cooking skill level
Coaching to help guide you and keep on track
Easy recipes including smart restaurant choices
Grocery lists with optional delivery
Step by step prep schedules.
My one on one support and guidance will ensure you have the resources you need to stay on track. Life is busy. This simple approach will take the guesswork out of planning, saving you time and helping you achieve your nutrition and lifestyle goals with ease.
Get started on your health journey today!
There are two options to choose from and include a free 30-minute introduction to the platform. Meal plan subscriptions are available for $39 per month, or $99 with a three-month commitment.
**You can cancel anytime after the first 30 days of your subscription and prior to your next scheduled payment.
Please note that a monthly meal subscription does not include a medical nutrition therapy (MNT) consultation with the dietitian. To review your health history, symptoms and goals, please schedule an appointment for 1:1 counseling.
Functional Lab Testing
Deeper Insights
Functional lab testing allows us to dig deeper to identify the root cause of your symptoms in providing information about a variety of systems, including metabolic issues, nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal health, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune dysfunction, and genetic markers. We offer tests from the following labs:
Boston Heart Diagnostics
Genova Diagnostics
Vibrant Wellness
US BioTek
Precision Analytics
Great Plains Laboratory
Set up an appointment today to review your health history and symptoms to determine which tests may be appropriate for you.
**Please note that tests are not available in New York state or outside the U.S.
Metabolic Testing & Body Composition Analysis
The number on the scale does not tell the whole story!
Metabolic testing and body composition analysis provide the necessary information to better understand the big picture of your overall health and wellness and is used to customize a plan to help you achieve your goals.
RMR (resting metabolic rate) is the most accurate way to determine how many calories an individual should be consuming and is key to an accurate and personalized nutrition plan. MedGem® indirect calorimeter by Microlife is what I use to determine your RMR. Typically a person’s calorie needs are estimated by plugging numbers into a standardized formula which does not take into consideration the individual factors that contribute to metabolism, such as muscle mass, insulin resistance and thyroid function.
For Body Composition Analysis, the FDA approved Tanita® MC780U Multi-Frequency segmental body composition analyzer is used to analyze and monitors individual progress over time. This information is critical to developing an effective nutrition and wellness plan as weight is simply a measurement of the heaviness of your body. It does not account for the composition of your body, i.e. the proportion of fat, muscle, water, bone, etc.
For example, a person might weigh 150 pounds and have 9% body fat. Another person weighing 150 pounds could have 35% body fat. The scale will say the same thing, but their bodies are metabolizing and functioning on completely different levels. Understanding your body composition is far more important to your health than weight or BMI (body mass index) and imperative to developing a personalized plan.
MedGem Metabolic Testing: $75.00
Tanita Body Composition Scan: $75.00
Or both together for $125.00
Nutrition Supplements
Supplements
Did you know that unlike pharmaceutical medications, dietary supplements are not reviewed and approved by the FDA and often lack transparency regarding their quality?
Fullscript is an online dispensary offering 20,000+ professional-grade supplements that are third party tested, meet strict quality, purity, label, and safety standard, and only available to health care practitioners. Click on the link below to get access and choose from hundreds of high-quality brands.
If you have any questions or if you would like me to recommend a specific protocol for you, please contact me to set up a 1:1 appointment to review your healthy history and symptoms.
Please note: Always check with your primary health care provider before starting any supplementation to ensure that they are not counter indicated with medications you are currently taking.
**Free shipping for all orders over $50 as well as a 10% discount.
