Specialties & Services

Nutrition Counseling

Good nutrition is crucial to your overall health, whether you’re considering bariatric surgery or nonsurgical endoscopic procedures for weight loss. Our registered dietitians offer nutritional counseling services to help you build healthy lifelong eating habits.

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Why choose us for nutrition counseling?

Nutritional support is part of our comprehensive weight-loss program. We’re committed to helping you live your healthiest life possible. Our patient-first approach means we prioritize your needs and preferences, partnering with you to create an effective treatment plan.  

Patients choose us because we offer:

  • Experienced specialists: Our registered dietitians have years of experience helping people, specifically bariatric patients, understand and apply nutrition principles for weight loss and management.
  • Personalized support: Our dietitians offer focused, one-on-one counseling. Your first visit is usually about an hour long. We prioritize creating unhurried, uninterrupted visits for you to discuss your diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle habits. 
  • Long-term results: Our dietitians help prepare you for success after your weight-loss procedure and for the rest of your life. We work with you to develop your goals for effective, long-term dietary and lifestyle changes.

Understanding Good Food Choices

Food labels

When you read food labels, it helps to know what the words really mean. The terms are based on one serving size. So it's important to read the nutrition label because a food container (jar, bottle, can, bag) may have more than one serving. Here are some definitions of common food label terms.

If a label says . . .It means . . .
Calorie freeLess than 5 calories per serving
Low calorie40 calories or less per serving
Fat freeLess than ½ g fat per serving
Low fat3 g or less fat per serving
Sugar freeLess than ½ g sugar per serving
Cholesterol freeLess than 2 mg cholesterol and 2 g or less saturated fat per serving
Low cholesterol20 mg or less cholesterol and 2 g or less saturated fat per serving
ReducedAt least 25% less of a certain nutrient or calories than the regular product
Low sodium140 mg or less sodium per serving
High fiber5 g or more fiber per serving
High in20% or more of the daily value of a certain nutrient per serving
Good source of10% to 19% of the daily value of a certain nutrient per serving

Good nutrition means more than eating an apple a day. Think in terms of your food choices throughout the entire day, from breakfast to bedtime. All foods can fit into a healthy eating plan.

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Good nutrition basics

Remember these key points:

  • Balance. Eat a mix of different types of food. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Then fill your plate with one-quarter protein and one-quarter whole grains.
  • Variety. Choose a wide range of foods of different colors.
  • Flexibility. Find an eating plan that fits your schedule and tastes.
  • Moderation. Don't eat too much of any one food. For most of your meals, drinks, and snacks, choose those lower in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

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Our highly trained team of specialists offer advanced treatments as well as compassionate, personalized care.

Nutrition counseling treatment

Nutritional education focuses on helping you learn to make healthier eating choices that support long-term weight loss and an overall healthier lifestyle.

Evidence-based education

 We debunk nutrition myths and help you understand research-backed ways to be healthier, such as physical activity and smoking cessation.

Healthy foods

 Our experts help you understand what food choices help you meet your long-term goals.

Mindful eating

 Practicing mindful eating can help you get in touch with hunger and fullness cues to avoid overeating. We review how to pay attention to your food, drinks, and the full experience of eating.

Portion control

 Portion control is crucial for long-term weight management. We will teach you how to measure properly sized portions.

Protein

 After bariatric surgery or a weight loss procedure, prioritizing protein in your diet is essential for sustained success. We discuss sources of healthy protein and recommended amounts.

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