Here is what to expect:
Comprehensive Health & Lifestyle Assessment
- Medical history: Any chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease), past surgeries, digestive issues, or allergies.
- Medications & supplements: Understanding how current medications or supplements may affect nutrition status.
- Lifestyle factors: Sleep patterns, stress levels, work routine, and physical activity habits.
Detailed Dietary Analysis
- Current eating habits: What a typical day of eating looks like, food preferences, and portion sizes.
- Food intolerances & allergies: Identifying any foods that cause discomfort or adverse reactions.
- Emotional and behavioral aspects of eating.
Goal Setting & Personalized Strategy
- Short- and long-term goals: Weight management, muscle gain, improved digestion, better energy levels, etc.
- Dietary recommendations: Adjustments to nutrient balance, meal timing, and food choices.
Education & Initial Action Plan
- Customized recommendations: Initial steps to improve diet quality and meet goals.
- Practical tips: Strategies for improving food quality and nutrient density.
- Order labs: Lab work can be ordered if we need to further investigate symptom root causes.
Next Steps & Follow-Up Plan
- Discussion of ongoing support, follow-up sessions, or coaching programs.
- Possible tracking methods (food diaries, apps, or check-ins).
- Opportunity to ask questions and clarify doubts.
The goal of an initial consultation is to provide a strong foundation for sustainable dietary interventions and a tailored nutrition plan.