Learn how dietary choices can affect both how you feel today and your overall health for tomorrow. In this mini-nutrition class, you will gain the tools needed to help you prevent illness and manage specific conditions.
Topics covered include:
Macros: What are they and how much? Healthy vs. unhealthy options. The sweet ‘n’ low-down on sugars, sweeteners, and alcohols. And, do you really need to buy organic fruits and vegetables?
Micros: Are vitamin/mineral supplements necessary? If so, which ones?
Other lifestyle changes you can make to improve symptoms and control disease progression. Also, common misconceptions about exercise and weight loss.
A Time-Out Activity to reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and stress.
Foods to eat and foods to avoid that may help with:
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol, Diabetes, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Gout
Cancer Prevention
Autoimmune Disorders, Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia
Chronic Stress, Mood, and Fatigue
Male and Female Hormonal Changes
So, what can you do to enhance your doctor’s care?
Food As Medicine: How to Get Healthy and Stay Healthy was created to empower you to take a more active role in your own medical outcome.
-Erica Horton, PA-C at Doc’s Diet