Diet and
Nutrition
Naturopathic doctors are trained to provide individualized recommendations on diet and nutrition to promote health and prevent disease. They take a holistic approach to nutrition, considering not only the nutrients in food but also how each individual’s body processes and utilizes them.
Naturopathic doctors may use a variety of tools to assess a patient’s nutritional needs, such as blood tests, food allergy testing, and nutrient deficiency testing. They may also take into account a patient’s lifestyle, medical history, and individual needs and preferences when making recommendations.
Overall, a naturopathic doctor can play an important role in helping patients improve their diet and nutrition to support optimal health and well-being.
Some of the ways that a naturopathic doctor may help with
diet and nutrition include:
Assessing your current dietary choices and deciphering what may need to change:
This includes understanding your macronutrient intake (protein, carbohydrate, fat) for your needs, as well as other factors that contribute to your current state of health or disease. A common example of this includes assessment of EFA status (essential fatty acid status) – which is often pro-inflammatory and is especially so with the standard American diet, where the ratio of omega 6:3 is 16:1. In a healthy and thriving individual, this ratio should be 1:1.
Providing education on healthy eating habits and food choices:
Options here can help improve insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
Recommending dietary supplements:
This often helps to address nutrient deficiencies, target specific problem areas, or to support overall health.
Addressing underlying health issues:
Examples of this include addressing food allergies, digestive problems or hormonal imbalances, that may affect a patient’s ability to absorb nutrients from food.
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