Specialized Nutrition & Diet Clinic
WEIGHT LOSS
You want to make a positive change in your life? Lose weight and increase your health and happiness?
Being overweight or obese can make a person more vulnerable to getting a variety of high-risk diseases and conditions. According to the World Health Organization, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) higher than 25 increases your risk factor in acquiring noncommunicable diseases. These include heart disease and stroke, which are two of the leading causes of death in 2012. Obesity is also a primary cause of diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and different forms of cancer, including of the breast, ovary, prostate, kidney, and colon.
Maintaining a healthy weight is vital in keeping your physical well-being at its best. Keeping your weight to an ideal level can give you more energy to enjoy everyday life, and it can increase your self-esteem and make you feel good about yourself. With a combined approach of science and the principles of holism, our clients are able to enjoy a higher quality of life, while reaching their fitness goals and avoiding possible illnesses.
We further provide DNA Testing including Diet test to find out which diet and physical training programs work best for the unique genetic code of each individual. This allows our clients to maximize the benefits and results of their wellness programs.
Our health professionals can help you avoid these by losing weight in a healthy and fulfilling way. We have a team of nutritionists and dietitians who can help you improve your diet and nutrition intake, as well as assist you in making the necessary changes to your lifestyle. We provide individualized nutrition consultations so we can address your specific nutrition and wellness needs.
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Being overweight or obese can make a person more vulnerable to getting a variety of high-risk diseases and conditions. According to the World Health Organization, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) higher than 25 increases your risk factor in acquiring noncommunicable diseases. These include heart disease and stroke, which are two of the leading causes of death in 2012. Obesity is also a primary cause of diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and different forms of cancer, including of the breast, ovary, prostate, kidney, and colon.
Maintaining a healthy weight is vital in keeping your physical well-being at its best. Keeping your weight to an ideal level can give you more energy to enjoy everyday life, and it can increase your self-esteem and make you feel good about yourself. With a combined approach of science and the principles of holism, our clients are able to enjoy a higher quality of life, while reaching their fitness goals and avoiding possible illnesses.
We further provide DNA Testing including Diet test to find out which diet and physical training programs work best for the unique genetic code of each individual. This allows our clients to maximize the benefits and results of their wellness programs.
Our health professionals can help you avoid these by losing weight in a healthy and fulfilling way. We have a team of nutritionists and dietitians who can help you improve your diet and nutrition intake, as well as assist you in making the necessary changes to your lifestyle. We provide individualized nutrition consultations so we can address your specific nutrition and wellness needs.
SPORTS NUTRITION
Nutritional goals for athletes are often very specific and require careful management.
Nutritional goals for athletes are often very specific and require careful management and monitoring of dietary patterns and food intake to ensure that the food consumption and timing are appropriate. Many athletes also use dietary supplementation to help meet their increased nutritional needs and performance goals.
Meals eaten before and after exercise are the most important in sports nutrition but you should really be careful with everything that you put into your body. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy that powers your exercise regime and protein is required to aid muscle growth and repair. After exercising you need to replace the carbohydrates you have lost and you need to ensure proper muscle recovery by including protein in your post-training meal.
Consulting with a Dietitian or nutritionist to discuss your nutritional intake is extremely important because they offer you guidance, and a meal plan that works with the schedule, time restraints, and increased nutritional needs that you require. For example, it would be good to know if supplementation is necessary or if food consumption is enough to meet your requirements.
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Nutritional goals for athletes are often very specific and require careful management and monitoring of dietary patterns and food intake to ensure that the food consumption and timing are appropriate. Many athletes also use dietary supplementation to help meet their increased nutritional needs and performance goals.
Meals eaten before and after exercise are the most important in sports nutrition but you should really be careful with everything that you put into your body. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy that powers your exercise regime and protein is required to aid muscle growth and repair. After exercising you need to replace the carbohydrates you have lost and you need to ensure proper muscle recovery by including protein in your post-training meal.
Consulting with a Dietitian or nutritionist to discuss your nutritional intake is extremely important because they offer you guidance, and a meal plan that works with the schedule, time restraints, and increased nutritional needs that you require. For example, it would be good to know if supplementation is necessary or if food consumption is enough to meet your requirements.
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN DIET
Are you a vegan/vegetarian or have you changed to a healthier diet and looking for advise?
Our team has more than 15 years of personal experience with vegetarian, plant-based and vegan nutrition and diets. Our team not only knows the science behind it but has the required personal experience with a vegan or vegetarian diet. As a result, we provide you with the best education and guidance on vegan & vegetarian diets! Our nutritionists and dietitians ensure you consume the right amount of (macro- & micro-) nutrients by creating fully individualized diet assessments & plans!
Our plant-based lifestyle guide – in a nutshell – The quicks tips below may help you to get the most out of your vegan lifestyle:
- Ensure your diet contains a broad set of fruit and vegetables – eat a colorful rainbow!
- Choose starchy / higher fiber foods, such as oats, brown rice, sweet potato, wholemeal bread or pasta
- Include good sources of protein in most meals, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, soy alternatives to milk and yogurt, or peanuts
- Eat nuts and seeds daily, especially those rich in omega-3 fat
- Eat calcium-rich foods daily, such as calcium-fortified products and calcium-set tofu
- Consider vitamin D supplement if you do not expose your skin to sunlight regularly
- Reduce the amount of salt
- Consider a supplement containing vitamins B12 and D, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fats
- Maintain a healthy weight, or lose some weight if it is above the healthy range
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Our team has more than 15 years of personal experience with vegetarian, plant-based and vegan nutrition and diets. Our team not only knows the science behind it but has the required personal experience with a vegan or vegetarian diet. As a result, we provide you with the best education and guidance on vegan & vegetarian diets! Our nutritionists and dietitians may ensure you consume the right amount of (macro- & micro-) nutrients by creating fully individualized diet assessments & plans!
Our plant-based lifestyle guide – in a nutshell – The quicks tips below may help you to get the most out of your vegan lifestyle:
- Ensure your diet contains a broad set of fruit and vegetables – eat a colorful rainbow!
- Choose starchy / higher fiber foods, such as oats, brown rice, sweet potato, wholemeal bread or pasta
- Include good sources of protein in most meals, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, soy alternatives to milk and yogurt, or peanuts
- Eat nuts and seeds daily, especially those rich in omega-3 fat
- Eat calcium-rich foods daily, such as calcium-fortified products and calcium-set tofu
- Consider vitamin D supplement if you do not expose your skin to sunlight regularly
- Reduce the amount of salt
- Consider a supplement containing vitamins B12 and D, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fats
- Maintain a healthy weight, or lose some weight if it is above the healthy range
WOMEN'S HEALTH & PREGNANCY
Healthy Eating during Pregnancy! Are you pregnant or have you recently given birth?
The right amount of weight gain is also very important while pregnant. With the help of a Dietitian or Nutritionist, you can rest assured that your weight is monitored and advice given accordingly. During the post-natal period, once your baby has already been born, your nutrition is still important to ensure that your weight returns to normal ranges, that you consume adequate nutrients and that your baby still receives the right amount of nutrients.
Some of the specific foods to consider include:
- Grains: a rich source of fiber and energy
- Fruit and vegetables: loaded with vitamins and minerals and antioxidants. Many also contain folic acid and iron.
- Meats, chicken, fish, nuts, legumes: these provide your body with protein, iron and folic acid
- Dairy/dairy alternatives: these provide your body with calcium and vitamin D.
You may also experience taste aversions and unique cravings. Speak to our Dietitians and Nutritionists about this further to ensure that you make good dietary choices.
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The right amount of weight gain is also very important while pregnant. With the help of a Dietitian or Nutritionist, you can rest assured that your weight is monitored and advice given accordingly. During the post-natal period, once your baby has already been born, your nutrition is still important to ensure that your weight returns to normal ranges, that you consume adequate nutrients and that your baby still receives the right amount of nutrients.
Some of the specific foods to consider include:
- Grains: a rich source of fiber and energy
- Fruit and vegetables: loaded with vitamins and minerals and antioxidants. Many also contain folic acid and iron.
- Meats, chicken, fish, nuts, legumes: these provide your body with protein, iron and folic acid
- Dairy/dairy alternatives: these provide your body with calcium and vitamin D.
You may also experience taste aversions and unique cravings. Speak to our Dietitians and Nutritionists about this further to ensure that you make good dietary choices.
Feeling unwell? You have stomach pain, bloating, gaining weight or other symptoms of sickness?
Food plays a significant role in our overall health – some may improve our physical performance and mental abilities, while others may have negative effects on our health. Some foods may help you alleviate the symptoms of a specific disease, while others may aggravate these symptoms. Though it is not life-threatening, intolerance to certain foods can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life, and it is generally difficult to diagnose.
Typical symptoms are bloating, migraine & headaches, feeling unwell, stomach ache, irritable bowel…and more.
Despite performing Food Intolerance Tests (FIT) we work with you by understanding your eating habits and how you react / feel after eating certain food. Some of our patients are intolerant to several groups of foods, making it harder to determine whether it might be a chronic illness or food intolerance. Intolerance can very negatively impact your life – but by taking a scientific approach with the help of our nutritionists & dietitians, an improvement is always possible.
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Food plays a significant role in our overall health – some may improve our physical performance and mental abilities, while others may have negative effects on our health. Some foods may help you alleviate the symptoms of a specific disease, while others may aggravate these symptoms. Though it is not life-threatening, intolerance to certain foods can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life, and it is generally difficult to diagnose.
Typical symptoms are bloating, migraine & headaches, feeling unwell, stomach ache, irritable bowel…and more.
Despite performing Food Intolerance Tests (FIT) we work with you by understanding your eating habits and how you react / feel after eating certain food. Some of our patients are intolerant to several groups of foods, making it harder to determine whether it might be a chronic illness or food intolerance. Intolerance can very negatively impact your life – but by taking a scientific approach with the help of our nutritionists & dietitians, an improvement is always possible.
Do you get swollen lips or have trouble breathing when eating certain foods? You might have a food allergy!
A Food Allergy is a reaction of your immune system that usually occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger symptoms like digestive pain or breathing problems. Sometimes, a food allergy can even cause a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
Food allergy affects more children than adults, and some children lose their food allergy with age.
Unfortunately, food allergies are often confused (by patients and doctors alike) with food intolerances. A food intolerance is a less serious condition that does not involve the immune system – talk to our Nutritionists & Dietitians to evaluate your situation and develop a tailored treatment plan for you.
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A Food Allergy is a reaction of your immune system that usually occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger symptoms like digestive pain or breathing problems. Sometimes, a food allergy can even cause a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
Food allergy affects more children than adults, and some children lose their food allergy with age.
Unfortunately, food allergies are often confused (by patients and doctors alike) with food intolerances. A food intolerance is a less serious condition that does not involve the immune system – talk to our Nutritionists & Dietitians to evaluate your situation and develop a tailored treatment plan for you.
Do you suffer from a metabolic disorder like diabetes? Do you have symptoms like lethargy, weight loss, seizures?
Metabolic disorders & diseases can have various symptoms and conditions- including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, weight gain, abnormal cholesterol levels. Those often occur together, thus increasing your risk of serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Even worse, many disorders have no clear symptoms.
If you suffer from overweight, lifestyle changes are very important to avoid the development of insulin resistance, otherwise, your glucose levels may continue to increase. As a result, you might develop diabetes.
If you have a metabolic disease, significant lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent the development of serious health problems. Talk to our healthcare professionals, dietitians and nutritionists today!
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Metabolic disorders & diseases can have various symptoms and conditions- including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, weight gain, abnormal cholesterol levels. Those often occur together, thus increasing your risk of serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Even worse, many disorders have no clear symptoms.
If you suffer from overweight, lifestyle changes are very important to avoid the development of insulin resistance, otherwise, your glucose levels may continue to increase. As a result, you might develop diabetes.
If you have a metabolic disease, significant lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent the development of serious health problems. Talk to our healthcare professionals, dietitians and nutritionists today!
Do you have IBS? You suffer from symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or flatulence?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large intestine where you usually suffer from one or more gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal distension, cramping, constipation, diarrhea or flatulence. Although the mechanisms have not been fully understood, the cause of IBS is likely related to the nerves in the intestines that affect the gastrointestinal motility. Reasons could be genetics, inflammation, intestinal infections, social factors as well as psychological factors.
Because the symptoms vary from person to person, treatment should always start with managing the necessary dietary & lifestyle factors. If these factors have been addressed and problems still occur, the second line of treatment would be to take a FODMAP diet (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols) which is specifically developed for the treatment of IBS. This type of diet should be done under supervision of an experienced Dietitian.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large intestine where you usually suffer from one or more gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal distension, cramping, constipation, diarrhea or flatulence. Although the mechanisms have not been fully understood, the cause of IBS is likely related to the nerves in the intestines that affect the gastrointestinal motility. Reasons could be genetics, inflammation, intestinal infections, social factors as well as psychological factors.
Because the symptoms vary from person to person, treatment should always start with managing the necessary dietary and lifestyle factors. If these factors have been addressed and problems still occur, the second line of treatment would be to take a FODMAP diet (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols) which is specifically developed for the treatment of IBS. This type of diet should be done under supervision of an experienced and qualified Dietitian.
Hormonal imbalance can drive weight gain, fatigue, and insomnia - The right food helps restoring hormonal balance.
Hormonal balance is vital to a healthy mind and body, but can be easily disrupted in many ways. Beside naturally hormonal fluctuations, hormone imbalance can be caused through the toxins we absorb, an unbalanced lifestyle through stress or unhealthy eating habits. Foods can increase or decrease your estrogen and testosterone levels – for example, ff you’re going through menopause, eating soy or flaxseed products may also help control your symptoms and lower your risk of certain health conditions.
If the interaction between hormones (estrogens, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA’s and testosterone) are out of balance, this may result in weight gain, hot flashes and insomnia for females. While for men a declining testosterone level is linked to prostate enlargement, a decline in muscle strength and lethargy. Bringing your hormones in balance could reduce complaints that you suffer from.
To develop together with you a tailored treatment plan by combining nutritional intake assessments with hormones tests. Talk to our nutritionists & dietitians to improve your health situation and enjoy life to it’s fullest!
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Hormonal balance is vital to a healthy mind and body, but can be easily disrupted in many ways. Beside naturally hormonal fluctuations, hormone imbalance can be caused through the toxins we absorb, an unbalanced lifestyle through stress or unhealthy eating habits. Foods can increase or decrease your estrogen and testosterone levels – for example, ff you’re going through menopause, eating soy or flaxseed products may also help control your symptoms and lower your risk of certain health conditions.
If the interaction between hormones (estrogens, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA’s and testosterone) are out of balance, this may result in weight gain, hot flashes and insomnia for females. While for men a declining testosterone level is linked to prostate enlargement, a decline in muscle strength and lethargy. Bringing your hormones in balance could reduce complaints that you suffer from.
To develop together with you a tailored treatment plan by combining nutritional intake assessments with hormones tests. Talk to our nutritionists & dietitians to improve your health situation and enjoy life to it’s fullest!
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