Most people think they understand which foods are healthy and which foods are not. Their general knowledge can be the source of a great deal of frustration when someone is doing “all the right things” and still not reaching their health goals.

The truth is, there is a lot of misinformation in the food industry. Understanding how specific nutrients are the most beneficial for your body’s function is much more complex than simply choosing a daily salad instead of pizza. A clinical nutritionist can provide the strategic guidance and support needed to sort through the vast amount of nutritional information. 

What is Clinical Nutrition? 

Clinical nutrition is a discipline that assesses if an individual is consuming enough nutrients to maintain optimal health. A clinical nutritionist analyzes how food nutrients are processed, stored, and eliminated by the body and evaluates how food impacts well-being.

These professionals determine nutritional needs based on many factors, including medical and family history, lifestyle variables, and lab tests. The totality of the information will allow the nutritionist to make recommendations regarding diet, personal nutritional requirements, and even dietary changes to proactively prevent disease.

Working with a Clinical Nutritionist

Working with a nutritionist offers more compelling benefits than a list of “eat this, not that” recommendations. At Longevity Wellness Clinic, we know that other factors contribute to a successful weight loss or nutritional wellness journey.

Food is just one aspect of the complete picture. Here are some of the other areas that your clinical nutritionist may work on with you. 

  • Accountability: A significant life change – such as changing the way you eat – is challenging to do independently. Experts agree that accountability significantly improves the possibility of success. A clinical nutritionist is a reliable partner who can provide the support and accountability necessary to succeed. Human nature dictates that when we report our results to someone else, we are more diligent in staying on task. It also helps to have someone to discuss our frustrations and doubts with on the hard days. 
  • Impartiality: Being honest with ourselves can be difficult, and recognizing our own shortcomings even more so. A clinical nutritionist can take an impartial look at your habits and patterns and help identify those influences that may be holding you back. These professionals have worked with many others with similar challenges and can provide the solutions and strategies proven to work. 
  • Emotional Support: Many people find that their eating patterns are tied to complex emotions. When you decide to change eating habits, unexpected feelings tend to surface. While not mental health experts, nutritionists have worked with many other individuals with similar issues and can provide a safe place for you to identify and process these feelings.  
  • Clarity: There is a new diet fad every week. There is always a new supplement in the news. When on a nutritional journey, it can get confusing to determine what you should try and how to spend your money. A nutritionist will have the insider knowledge and advice you need to stay on the best wellness track for you without wasting your time and money on “solutions” that don’t apply to your lifestyle or journey. 
  • Professional Advice: If you ask five friends how to lose weight, chances are you will hear about five different “can’t miss” plans. There are many opinions about what works and what doesn’t, but every person’s body and chemistry are different. A clinical nutritionist considers your family history and personal medical situation to help you create a successful plan.

A clinical nutritionist can provide the knowledge, skill, support, and guidance you need to change your nutritional habits – and change your life.

Call the Longevity Wellness Clinic today to learn more about how Dr. Cynthia can help you on your road to complete health and wellness.