A nutrition-related diagnoses can be scary initially. These diagnoses may include high cholesterol, diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension and gastric reflux as well as others. Talking with a registered dietitian about dietary changes you can make can help. Whether your goal is to manage your symptoms or improve your outcomes, some dietary changes can be the first and easiest step for a healthier you. 

These sessions often focus first on an understanding of your diagnosis and what is happening nutritionally with your body. We may review recent labs, prescribed medications, and any recommendations from your primary care physician. Next, we’ll focus on your current dietary habits and set goals or small changes you can make to improve your diet. 

Not coming to work on a specific diagnosis but instead want to explore your nutrition around a specific food allergy or how to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet? I’m here to help. 

What to expect?

No, I don’t intend to completely upturn your nutritional lifestyle (unless that is something you think is necessary). Instead, I like to meet and understand clients’ current dietary pattern. Then we can make small, sustainable changes as they continue to make progress towards the new goals through improved dietary health habits.   

What else is offered?

Depending on what a client needs, I can assist with meal and snack planning, grocery list creations, recipe ideas/searches, food log monitoring and more. A guided grocery store shopping trip may help the client not be overwhelmed by changes, choices, labels and descriptions. Have something else in mind that you think would be helpful? Don’t be afraid to ask. Clients can offer great suggestions and ideas.  

Frequency of Visits: As you might expect, nutrition-related illnesses can vary greatly and may require a wide range of frequency of visits. Some clients (especially in the beginning) may need or want to meet weekly for increased support. As clients progress father along towards their goals, they may opt for less frequent check-ins. I like to discuss this periodically with clients to assess support needs.