Nutritional Therapy is the application of evidence-based nutritional science to achieve optimal health and peak performance using supportive coaching techniques.
It focuses on the therapeutic aspects of certain foods for the management of several health conditions, and takes into consideration that each client is unique and that there is no ‘perfect’ eating plan that works for everybody.
Nutritional Therapists use several different tools to assess possible nutritional imbalances and understand how these may be contributing to presenting signs and symptoms:
At Therapy house Uganda, we use a patient centered approach that takes into account an individuals unique nutritional needs, health status and life style.
Nutrition therapy may be used to:
- Prevent and manage chronic diseases
- Support weight management
- Enhance digestive health
- Boost immune function
- Improve mental health and mood
- Support treatment and recovery
- Manage food allergies and intolerances
Nutrition therapists may use various techniques including:
- personalized diet plan
- Nutrient analysis and supplementation
- Meal planning and preparation guidance
- Mindful eating and nutritional education
- life style coaching
some common areas of focus in nutrition therapy include:
- Gut health and microbiome support
- Inflammation reduction
- Antioxidant and phytochemical rich diets
- Omega 3 fatty acid therapy
- Probiotics and prebiotics
- Vitamin and mineral supplementation
Nutrition therapy is often used in conjunction with other healthcare approaches such as conventional medicine, naturopathy, or functional medicine.