Current trends in exercise and rehabilitation focus on building muscular strength and flexibility through the use of exercise balls and specialized equipment and often overlook diet as an important piece to overall health. In our increasingly busy lives, diet plays a very important role in achieving a balanced lifestyle. Nutritional counseling can help you realize a higher level of health by exploring improved diet options

Nutritional counseling is a guiding hand in making optimal dietary choices. A registered dietitian has a bachelors degree and is nationally certified to perform nutritional assessments, counseling and education. This expertise enhances the clients ability to reduce their risk factors for many common diseases, to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and improve their quality of life and longevity. As a healthcare professional, the dietitian specializes in.

• Evaluation of nutrient intake and food behavior
• Counseling on appropriate dietary changes
• Education of patients with dietary information specific to their medical condition or nutritional need
• Sports nutrition guidance to improve athletic performance
  

At IRG, we provide a positive, practical and informative approach to total health and nutrition. Each client receives an initial evaluation to assess their unique dietary requirements and constraints. This information is then used to develop a personalized nutritional plan by our registered
dietitian.

Each plan may include some of the following options:

• Nutritional education
• Promote successful, long-term weight loss
• Improve blood glucose regulation levels in Type I, Type II or gestational diabetes mellitus
• Improve blood lipid levels (cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) and/or blood pressure in cardiovascular disease
• Computerized diet analysis
• Comprehensive sports nutrition counseling to improve athletic performance