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5 Benefits of Integrative Nutrition for Your Overall Health
Integrative nutrition is an effective tool for both optimizing your existing health and protecting your long-term wellness. It’s just one of the patient-focused services Gastro Center of Maryland offers to help you become the best version of yourself.
Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists and hepatologists provide the guidance you need to make lifelong diet changes based on your healthy history, body type, and personal preferences.
The goals of integrative nutrition are to improve the function of your digestive processes and ensure your body has the nutrients it needs to thrive.
An overview of integrative nutrition
Integrative nutrition provides nutritional counseling and medical insight to help you recognize which foods your body needs to function at peak levels.
The foods included in an integrative nutrition plan are mostly in their natural state – raw, organic, and unprocessed. They provide your body with the maximum amount of nutrients to enhance your physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
Our providers recommend the nutrient-rich foods that are easiest for your body to process and use, so you can maintain your energy, enjoy greater mental clarity, and feel your best.
5 key benefits of integrative nutrition
Working with our holistic nutritionists give you the expert guidance you need to make lasting changes to your diet and health. Here are five benefits of working with our integrative nutrition team:
1.Get nutritional guidance just for you
Nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Each person has their own unique needs and challenges, which is why fad diets rarely work.
Our physicians create a highly personalized nutrition plan that considers your existing health, wellness goals, risk factors for disease, and personal preferences. We empower you to play an active role in your nutritional program, so you learn how to make healthier eating choices for the rest of your life.
2. Access a one-stop-shop of resources
Many times, people feel overwhelmed when researching nutrition on their own because of the mixed messages being broadcast through the media.
Working with our team at Gastro Center of Maryland gives you access to reliable, factual nutritional information. You can focus your energy on the nutritional information you need to know, rather than wasting your time searching the internet.
3. Take a holistic approach to weight loss
Incorporating organic and unprocessed foods into your diet jumpstarts your metabolism so you can lose weight without medications or side effects.
Our physicians also provide diet and exercise recommendations you can use to keep the weight off for good.
4. Investment in your future health
Changing your current health is an investment in your future wellness. The work you put in now will continue to pay off for years to come.
Eating the best foods for your body can save you from future health complications, including diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and other chronic, obesity-related diseases.
5. We meet you where you are
Our team takes a patient-focused approach to integrative nutrition. We meet you where you are without judgment and follow your progression through change.
If you hit a plateau on your journey or need extra motivation to reach your goals, we’ll be there to offer expert guidance and support. Our physicians can also adjust your nutrition plan as needed to ensure you get the most up-to-date information and the highest quality care.
Call Gastro Center of Maryland office near you today to schedule an integrative nutrition consultation or book an appointment online.
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