Why you want a nutritionist may not be as easy to understand as it may seem.
Eating is hard. Not the physical task. Chewing and swallowing is easy, as far as the mechanics go. Choosing to eat, with some exceptions, is also OK for most of us, if not too easy! The “knowing” part is easy too. Just like most smokers know that those cigarettes are not a good choice, all of us are aware that fast food, processed foods, sodas, etc. are not good for us.
These days, good information on nutrition is only a click or call away!
The hard part of the eating is the implementation. It is the following through of the good choices and the plan to support the habits each day, week, and year… that can be nasty. So nasty, in fact, that it lends itself to actual eating disorders. This is never a good thing and challenging to talk about in society due to stigma, wavering self confidence, and food-shaming.
Eating is also hard not only due to the “bad” side of the equation, but also the good side. When someone decides to eat better, improve their diet, or tackle the notion of nutrition to help treat a health problem, there is such a gamut of information and misinformation. From low-fat diets and keto, to fasting and eating 3 square meals a day, a person can get lost in the options as well as the customization of the choices.
Eating well is fundamental for good health and healing
Having a healthy diet can keep you well and help you heal.
A nutritionist can help support your health and healing with food and diet related advice.
Luckily, the easy part of eating is the tasting good experience. If you are trying to eat healthy, no matter what that might be, and the tasting good part is not good, there is a problem. Of course, lots of the bad stuff tastes good too, but occasionally indulging is totally allowed, in most cases. In fact, satisfying that craving on occasion can be more helpful than harmful if done right.
So, what do you do? How do you make the most of this vital part of your lifestyle?
As nutrition research is ongoing and the recommended options are updated regularly, it pays to work with someone who is up on the latest and greatest in the nutrition world. Working with a nutritionist can be extremely rewarding. There are a few different types of nutrition “experts”.
According to “Wikipedia.org“: “A dietitian, medical dietitian, or dietician is an expert in identifying and treating disease-related malnutrition and in conducting medical nutrition therapy.”
“A nutritionist is a person who advises others on matters of food and nutrition and their impacts on health. Some people specialize in areas, such as sports nutrition, public health, or animal nutrition, among other disciplines.”
Per “holisticnutrition.com”: “Holistic nutrition focuses on a natural approach to a healthy diet and considers the individual as a whole, including all aspects of lifestyle. This natural approach incorporates emotional, spiritual and physical health to create a state of well-being for optimum health. A holistic approach to proper nutrition encourages education on basic nutrition. This helps to develop a holistic diet that incorporates natural and organic foods, natural holistic supplements and food treatments for chronic health conditions.”
Having a healthy diet can keep you well and help you heal.
From a more medically focused approach to a more natural and holistic perspective, there are nutritional options to match many interests. With a little research and by reaching out to the various nutrition providers, a person can determine who might best help their efforts.
With neck pain, back pain, and headaches, nutrition can play a valuable role in providing a healing environment for the body.
From reducing inflammation to providing nutrients to heal or restore function, nutrition can support the return to a pain free and active life. While chiropractors are trained to offer advice in this regard, a person could still seek the services of a qualified nutrition expert. This further customization or personalization will ensure a strong relationship with the positive role food, nutrition, and diet can play in a person’s life.