Q: What is Nutrition Counselling?

Nutrition counselling, (also known as nutrition consultation) is an ongoing process where a certified health professional works with an individual to assess his/her dietary intake and current lifestyle and identify areas where change is needed.

Q: Is there a need for Nutrition Consultation?

Different body types and health conditions require customized nutrition and lifestyle changes to enhance your health and overall well-being. Having individualized nutritional counselling can help you achieve your health goals in the short and long-term.

Individualized nutrition consultation is useful for the following health conditions:

• Weight management / obesity
• Cardiovascular disease
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Cancer
• Chemotherapy – before, during and following
• Osteoporosis
• Hypothyroidism / hyperthyroidism
• Gout
• Menopause, peri-menopause
• PMS
• Yeast infections
• Skin problems
• More

We also provide nutrition consultation for:

• Pregnancy
• Athletes
• Vegetarians

Q: If I am generally healthy, do I still need to get a consultation?

A certified nutritionist or nutrition consultant assesses your current lifestyle habits and diet and determines if any change(s) is necessary. Your health professional will determine if you need to see them on an ad-hoc or on-going basis.

Q: What are the benefits of a Nutrition Consultation?

• Provides you with the necessary information of an individualized diet plan for your age, weight, gender and health condition(s)
• We take into consideration your lifestyle and food preferences to help create an effective, yet realistic plan for you
• Helps optimize the quantities of vitamins and supplements; often decreasing the number of self-prescribed pills you need to swallow
• Offers quality supplements that have been assayed for its quality and bioavailability.

Q: Do I need to take supplements?

Nutrients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids found in foods and supplements. Nutrition has a profound impact on your health, and by supplying your body with the nutrients it needs, the benefits include:

• Increased energy level
• Improved circulation
• Aids cellular detoxification
• Promotes repair and growth of body tissues

Supplements will be recommended based on the individual’s age, weight, gender and health condition(s).