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Healthy Diets in Edmonton


Justine Klettke
Finding a healthy diet plan can be difficult. Many people succumb to fads that promise a rapid result if followed religiously. People can even have cheat days on them. But eating well consistently takes effort. Even in patients that undergo liposuction to try to radically quick start their journey, they often gain the weight back. This is because they do not change their lifestyle of eating habits.

balanced diet Orthorexia is a term used to describe people that starve themselves of vital nutrients through diet plans. This is not a way to live life, and it actually drains a person slowly. Other medical problems end up developing. One of the best ways to quick start a new diet plan, or whatever you prefer to call it, is to visit a registered dietitian. There are many good clinics in Edmonton that can teach a person how to eat properly, minus the starvation and nutrient deprivation.

The College of Dietitians of Alberta is a good website to start at when one wants to verify whether the diet counsellor they chose actually has the right qualifications. Registered dietitians have a four year degree majoring in nutrition from an accredited university. The college can be reached at (780) 448-0059 for any questions regarding this subset of medical professionals.

The Primary Care Network in Edmonton West has registered dietitians on staff to provide nutrition counselling and education. To get in to see one of the nutritionists, a doctor’s referral is necessary. One nice thing though about these services is that they are free. A patient could bring in their weight loss plan in order to have a nutritionist check it over and make recommendations. This is advised especially when the plan is prolonged, but in every ordeal, no one wants to starve the brain and body of nutrients even short term.

food Copeman Health Care Center in Edmonton can also help with counselling patients. They help people with other medical conditions, such as diabetes, to find choices with a low glycemic count, for example. Their clinic is located in the Glenora area at Suite 700, 10216 124 Street in Edmonton. They can be reached at 587-400-2053.

Basically, there are so many ways that the medical community has resources to keep people dieting safely and managing their nutrition properly. It is good to capitalize on these services for health maintenance as well as in times when it is medically necessary. This is one of the best avenues for preventative health care that is out there. Taking dietary health into one’s own health can not only be empowering, but it can also be life saving.
Justine Klettke March 27, 2017
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