Dietitian

I follow Evidence based diet planning which is Sustainable in the long-term. No quick fix solutions. No yo-yo dieting. Having gained immense knowledge and skills in Diet planning I adopt a Targeted and Individualized approach. I have been constantly updating myself with the latest research and trials to adopt the best approach possible. I have completed many Certified Educational activities and training from the Best International Organizations. Most of my patients have benefitted and get positive results for their chronic health conditions. All my patients are given Self Management Education for their problems and that's what helps them most, and not just a 1 page Diet plan. For example if a person has Hashimoto's thyroiditis and he is taking Thyronorm (Levothyroxine), I have to ask if he is taking any supplements, vitamin, mineral tablets. He should be advised not to take certain mineral supplements with the Thyronorm as it would affect the absorption of Thyronorm. The patient should keep a gap of minimum 4 hours between the Thyronorm and the specific mineral supplement. Drs(Medical Practitioners) also Recommended patients to me for various acute and chronic problems and I help them achieve specific goals for managing their problems. We have to understand that, there is no 'One Size Fits All' diet plan for a particular problem. Most patients want me to get their problems solved only through Diet and want Quick results. For example, If a Diabetic with an A1C of 8.5% and Obesity comes to my clinic and tells me to control his Diabetes only through Diet. We have to understand that though Diet is the most important factor in Diabetes control, Physical Activity is also a key component of Diabetes Care and the patient also may need to be on medication as well, considering all other parameters. Insulin resistance is the primary cause of Type 2 Diabetes in most cases. My first priority would be: Gradual and Sustainable Weight loss, and a Healthy Eating Pattern which would help in Glycemic control, and Exercise recommendation as well, as it would improve Insulin Sensitivity and help in Glycemic control. We can slowly cut back on the medications as and when the parameters improve.(This is only a hypothetical example and each Diet plan has to be Individualized. Patient needs to be evaluated with a Dr first to diagnose for other Comorbidities and start with medications, if necessary.) I adopt a Whole Person approach and focus on the best Patient Outcomes. Diet planning thus needs to be Individualized, Systematic, Targeted, Flexible, Practical and Evidence based approach