Beneficial Eating for the Healthiest YOU

In the early part of the year, it is not uncommon for conversations around dinner tables or in the breakrooms to focus on changes in our eating habits. New diets emerge primarily from a few key sources research by doctors and dietitians who discover something beneficial to the body, food trends that gain public interest, and modifications to existing diets that propose to extend the intended effects using more or fewer options.

How To Choose A Diet

First, when choosing a diet or eating plan, it is important to remember not every diet is not for every person so it is best to consult with a professional. Your doctor or dietitian may consider your size, weight, gender, activity level, and metabolic rate, as well as chronic diseases you have or for which you may be at risk.

Katie Greenhill, RD/LD is a registered and licensed dietitian with a wealth of experience with styles of eating that provide the greatest benefits for the average person. The following diets promote longterm health and weight loss that is sustainable over time, and may curb the onset of some chronic diseases.

It is important to notify your doctor that you are considering a change in eating habits Katie explains. “See your doctor to get blood work done and share updates about chronic conditions or anything similar. Then take that information to a dietitian and communicate what your goals are. The dietitian can make educated suggestions based on body type, lifestyle, and the physical data and blood work from the doctor.” She says these consultations are especially crucial when considering more restrictive or elimination diets such as Keto or Whole30. It is also important to keep up with routine monitoring to track nutrient levels.