Weight Loss-  Losing the weight is really not the issue, as anyone can tell you who has dieted in the past.  Most diets are successful at helping you lose weight, but not at helping you keep it off.  Focus is on the lifestyle changes that can help you keep the weight off, and the behaviors practiced by those who have successfully maintained their weight loss.

High Cholesterol/Triglycerides-  If you are concerned about taking statin drugs or other medications to control your blood lipids, or if you just want to try and reduce the number or dosage of those medications, dietary changes can dramatically impact your blood lipid levels.  Focus is placed on the foods to enjoy, the foods to avoid, and the lifestyle changes that will reduce your body’s production of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Diabetes/Metabolic Syndrome-  Evidence suggests that individuals with blood sugar levels greater than 100 mg/dl are at a much greater risk of becoming diabetic.  Lifestyle interventions including diet and exercise have been shown to slow and even reverse the progression to diabetes, and can reduce or eliminate the need for some diabetic medications in individuals who need to take them.  Focus is on learning the role of carbohydrates on blood sugar, proper eating habits, and choosing foods that have a low or modest impact on blood sugar and insulin levels.

Food Allergies/Digestive Problems-  It is estimated that sensitivity to gluten may affect as many as 1 in every 133 Americans.  Many other foods and additives may also contribute to sensitivity or intolerance.  In addition, IBS, Crohn’s, and other gastrointestinal conditions may benefit from dietary changes.  Focus is on identifying and eliminating foods or substances that contribute to or amplify these conditions, and shifting to a healthy whole food based diet to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of these conditions that impact your daily activities.

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