Nutrition therapy is a system of healing that allows food to provide much of the medicine needed to obtain and maintain optimal health. We create our bodies with what we eat, and our meals become the raw materials used to build our tissues and drive the biochemical reactions needed to sustain us.
There are many food choices available today. Unfortunately, many are highly processed or lack the quality needed to build a healthy system. It is difficult to discern between nutrition fads and individualized science.
Nutrition therapy can be an empowering form of self-care in which patients learn to actively discover their preferences and up-level their choices without extreme food restrictions or fad diets. Together, we’ll create sustainable plans that respect your individual preferences and culture.
Learning how to provide the body with proper materials and regulate its ability to optimize digestion and absorb nutrients can lead to improved energy, mental function, hormone balance, sleep, and metabolism.
Your nutrition journey is a comprehensive process. It includes a thorough review of your current nutrition, an assessment of your current lab values, evidence-based and personalized nutritional guidelines, sample menus, dining-out guides, shopping guides, and ongoing support as you enhance the value of your nutrition.
Prenatal Nutrition
Pregnancy can be overwhelming with all the advice on what to eat, what to avoid, and what to consume. There is no reason to feel stress about what to eat—just keep it simple. At Fertile Ground, you will learn key nutrition tips for yourself and your growing baby. During pregnancy, more calories and specific nutrients like protein, iron, calcium, and folate will be needed. Working with Fertile Ground will allow you to discover ways to easily incorporate them into your diet.
Nutrition for New Moms
Pregnancy can be overwhelming with all the advice on what to eat, what to avoid, and what to consume. There is no reason to feel stress about what to eat—just keep it simple. At Fertile Ground, you will learn key nutrition tips for yourself and your growing baby. During pregnancy, more calories and specific nutrients like protein, iron, calcium, and folate will be needed. Working with Fertile Ground will allow you to discover ways to easily incorporate them into your diet.