Diet and Nutrition
How important is your diet to your health? Without question, the foods you eat cause changes in your body’s internal chemistry, altering levels of blood sugar, electrolytes, cholesterol, triglycerides, vitamins, minerals and more. Foods can provoke either a profound positive effect or an adverse effect, depending on your choices.
“What kind of diet or nutrition advice will I get?”
A healthy diet and nutrition are the cornerstones of good health. During the first visit, I provide each patient with a customized list of best, neutral, and worst foods, explicitly tailored to their needs. It takes into account their particular health goals & concerns.
At your first visit, I will create a customized food list tailored to your specific needs, taking into account all aspects of your health and the organ systems we aim to improve (thyroid, liver, central nervous system, immune system, adrenal glands, etc.). This list serves as a general guide to help you determine which foods are the healthiest for you and which are the least nutritious. I’ll also give you some general suggestions for meals, diet tips, and recipes. There are numerous healthy recipes available on our website at www.ForcesofNature.ca/Recipes.
What is a healthy diet?
That depends on the individual. One person may thrive on a vegan, plant-based diet, while another person does better on a Paleo or Primal diet. Whatever your personal beliefs and preferences, we can work together to make what you eat optimal for you. Should you follow the Canada Food Guide? That’s a hard no. Want to know why not? Read this.
What’s the best diet for weight loss?
Again, this depends on the person, but generally speaking, it’s the one that helps to keep your blood sugar stable and helps you avoid eating the wrong foods at the wrong times. Whether you’re interested in the keto diet, Paleo, low-carb, whole-food plant-based, or simply making some healthy changes to your current eating regimen, I can help.
What if I don’t want to change my diet?
It’s my obligation to tell you that you probably should, unless you’re already eating extremely healthy, but it’s up to you whether you change your eating habits or not. All I can do is give you the information about what you should do and why. It’s up to you to implement it (or not) with whatever support I can provide.
Do my eating habits have to be perfect?
No way! No one is perfect all the time, but most people can make adjustments to what and how they eat that will improve their overall health. They can implement a few healthy changes.
Book an appointment here or call the office for more information at 416-481-0222.
Dr. Pamela has practiced as a naturopathic doctor in Toronto since 1999. She has received numerous “Best Naturopath in Toronto” awards. She is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
Dr. Pamela Frank uses a natural treatment approach that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, diet, vitamins, supplements, and other natural remedies to restore balance and provide long-term resolution to almost any health problem.