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 NUTRITION

May Nutrition Newsletter

 

Celebrate Women!

Mother’s day is May 12th this month.  Let’s pay tribute to women and their unique nutritional needs.  Women at all stages of life have special nutritional needs.  Whether you’re a mom, athlete, busy working woman, planning for pregnancy, currently pregnant, breast-feeding, and/or pre or post-menopausal; your dietary needs will vary.  One size does not fit all, our systems are complex and when those nutritional needs are not being met our bodies let us know.
 

Are you having any of these issues?
 

  • Frequently feel tired after a full night of sleep—The timing of meals and snacks, plus the type of foods you eat can make a huge difference in your energy level.

  • Skin is dry / prone to skin rashes or acne—Essential fats and B-vitamin deficiencies can affect the health and appearance of your skin.  Your diet may be lacking in essential fats if it tends to be dry and itchy.  B-vitamin and mineral deficiencies can affect the appearance of skin and its ability to heal properly.  

  • Fertility issues, difficulty with conception—Your body requires a nurturing environment in order for conception to take place.  Unhealthy weight and nutrient deficiencies when corrected can greatly improve your ability to conceive.

  • Can’t seem to lose weight, even with regular exercise—Getting your metabolism in sync with your exercise can make a huge difference in weight loss.  The type of foods and timing of meals and snacks can enhance how your body burns calories.

  • Exercise performance is not improving – Nutritional requirements change to meet training needs; the proper balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, at the proper intervals can alter both recovery and performance.

  • Emotionally out of sorts or feel unfocused—Our brains are nutritionally demanding, when depleted, symptoms can manifest in many ways.  Calorie balance and essential fat intake is so important to our emotional health.

  • Digestive issues—Food sensitivities can change and develop as we get older, our digestive systems don’t work as efficiently.  Minor dietary adjustments can heal the gastrointestinal tract and enhance your digestion, making it easier to eat a varied and healthy diet.

A few dietary or lifestyle adjustments may make a difference in your overall well-being.
 

If you’re interested in addressing specific issues through diet and lifestyle, it’s worthwhile to work with a nutritional professional to customize a diet to your personal tastes and preferences.

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Nutrition in the News    Folic Acid and Autism Risk

An observational study found that women who took the vitamin folic acid prior to conception greatly reduced the risk of having a child with autism.  To receive the benefit, folic acid must be taken four weeks prior to conception and continued for 8 weeks after.  The standard recommendation for women who may become pregnant is to take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to prevent having a child with neural tube defects.

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Nutrition @ the OAC   Why See a Nutritionist?  

Most of us feel like we’ve been eating all our lives and know what is considered healthy nutrition.  Integrating it into our lifestyle is the biggest challenge.  Seeing a nutritionist can help you focus your health goals and sustain healthy changes.  As for health benefits, some issues that can be addressed are fatigue, digestive issues, emotional health, disease prevention, cholesterol levels and blood pressure.  

 

Sheri K. Mar, the OAC nutritionist is a Certified Nutritionist with a master’s degree in nutrition and 12+ years of clinical counseling experience. All full service consultations include dietary analysis and meal plans to meet your calorie and nutritional needs

FREE 15-minute appointments available!  You may be covered, most insurance plans are accepted.

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To Schedule an appointment:

Call Sheri at (206) 789-6440  or Email: info@eatwellbefit.com

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For More Information About Nutrition Appointments at the OAC or Insurance Coverage:

Call Sheri at (206) 789-6440  or Email: info@eatwellbefit.com  or visit on the Web:  www.EatWellBeFit.com

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Do you have a nutrition topic for the month?  

Email your suggestions to info@eatwellbefit.com 

 

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