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Whether you're simply trying to learn more about how to optimize your intake or wish to prevent or reverse a chronic illness or autoimmune disease - my style is to assure you eat, live, and flourish optimally.
I enjoy growing with my patients every step of the process. I educate and demonstrate to motivate, generate, and create impactful change.
Whether you're simply trying to learn more about how to optimize your intake or wish to prevent or reverse a chronic illness or autoimmune disease - my style is to assure you eat, live, and flourish optimally.
I enjoy growing with my patients every step of the process. I educate and demonstrate to motivate, generate, and create impactful change.
Team of dietitians helping you heal your gut, balance your hormones, and thrive as a mom. Functional medicine, root cause approach.
Team of dietitians helping you heal your gut, balance your hormones, and thrive as a mom. Functional medicine, root cause approach.
At Renew, we are here to hear you and to help you in any way that we can. That includes helping those that may be seeking accountability with their health struggles (ex: digestive issues, auto-immune disease, chronic fatigue or even sub-optimal labs, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, & elevated cholesterol). Or perhaps you are someone that is exhausted from the ups and downs of yo-yo dieting and is looking for a more sustainable way to feel good in your body. Our approach involves listening intently and providing you the tools and education to confidently begin your path to wellness. Let's restart, repair and renew together!
At Renew, we are here to hear you and to help you in any way that we can. That includes helping those that may be seeking accountability with their health struggles (ex: digestive issues, auto-immune disease, chronic fatigue or even sub-optimal labs, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, & elevated cholesterol). Or perhaps you are someone that is exhausted from the ups and downs of yo-yo dieting and is looking for a more sustainable way to feel good in your body. Our approach involves listening intently and providing you the tools and education to confidently begin your path to wellness. Let's restart, repair and renew together!
Hi! I’m Allison Porter, a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, functional nutrition, and the gut-brain connection. I specialize in all the A’s: anorexia, ARFID, autism, ADHD, autoimmunity, allergies, and anxiety (as well as other concerns that don’t start with A). I’m a very results-oriented dietitian. If you come to me with a problem, I will help you solve it. If you are following a protocol and not feeling significantly better, it’s not the right protocol for you. If you commit yourself to your working with me and you don’t feel noticeably better in a short amount of time, then I’m not doing my job.
Hi! I’m Allison Porter, a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, functional nutrition, and the gut-brain connection. I specialize in all the A’s: anorexia, ARFID, autism, ADHD, autoimmunity, allergies, and anxiety (as well as other concerns that don’t start with A). I’m a very results-oriented dietitian. If you come to me with a problem, I will help you solve it. If you are following a protocol and not feeling significantly better, it’s not the right protocol for you. If you commit yourself to your working with me and you don’t feel noticeably better in a short amount of time, then I’m not doing my job.
We provide support around Eating Disorders, Eating Concerns, Embodiment, Nutrition for Substance Use Recovery, Nutrition for Mental Health, Nutrition for Competitive & Recreational Athletes, Chronic Health Concerns, and Gestational, Hormonal & Reproductive health. Nutritious Thoughts is a team of compassion-centered dietitians located in North Carolina and virtually across the nation! We practice under the philosophy that humans of all body sizes, shapes, & abilities are worthy of care. We strive to create an authentic human experience through connection & creating positive relationships with food.
We provide support around Eating Disorders, Eating Concerns, Embodiment, Nutrition for Substance Use Recovery, Nutrition for Mental Health, Nutrition for Competitive & Recreational Athletes, Chronic Health Concerns, and Gestational, Hormonal & Reproductive health. Nutritious Thoughts is a team of compassion-centered dietitians located in North Carolina and virtually across the nation! We practice under the philosophy that humans of all body sizes, shapes, & abilities are worthy of care. We strive to create an authentic human experience through connection & creating positive relationships with food.
Summerfield Custom Wellness is a nutrition counseling practice of Registered Dietitians, specializing in the intersection of integrative, clinical, and functional approaches that take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration. Our team of 20 passionate Registered Dietitians have different overlapping and complementary specialties. This means that we can help almost anyone who contacts us whether it is for weight loss, relationship with food, digestive discomfort, chronic disease management, food allergies, or other special diets. Currently accepting new patients for virtual appointments (zoom), only.
Summerfield Custom Wellness is a nutrition counseling practice of Registered Dietitians, specializing in the intersection of integrative, clinical, and functional approaches that take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration. Our team of 20 passionate Registered Dietitians have different overlapping and complementary specialties. This means that we can help almost anyone who contacts us whether it is for weight loss, relationship with food, digestive discomfort, chronic disease management, food allergies, or other special diets. Currently accepting new patients for virtual appointments (zoom), only.
Hello! I am an Integrative & Functional Registered Dietitian specializing in Gut, Inflammatory and Metabolic Conditions.
I believe in the power of food as medicine and root-cause methodology to support my patients optimal health, to prevent and manage chronic diseases, and to promote wellness.
My approach utilizes an expanded toolkit of evidence-based Integrative and Functional Nutrition practices and can be employed to support a wide range of conditions. I offer advanced functional nutrition testing for food sensitivities, micronutrient deficiencies and stool testing.
Hello! I am an Integrative & Functional Registered Dietitian specializing in Gut, Inflammatory and Metabolic Conditions.
I believe in the power of food as medicine and root-cause methodology to support my patients optimal health, to prevent and manage chronic diseases, and to promote wellness.
My approach utilizes an expanded toolkit of evidence-based Integrative and Functional Nutrition practices and can be employed to support a wide range of conditions. I offer advanced functional nutrition testing for food sensitivities, micronutrient deficiencies and stool testing.
Autoimmune Diseases Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune conditions are diseases characterized by the over-activation of the body's immune system. There are many types of autoimmune diseases, each varying in symptoms, severity, and affected areas. Widely known autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, Addison's disease, and scleroderma. While the causes of autoimmune diseases are often unknown, many people manage their symptoms with medications (such as anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs) and lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise modifications.
How can nutrition help with autoimmune diseases?
While there is little evidence to suggest that autoimmune conditions can be cured through diet, many individuals with autoimmune conditions may benefit from nutrition changes to reduce autoimmune symptoms. Since autoimmune conditions are characterized by high levels of inflammation, including anti-inflammatory foods in one's diet may be particularly important for those with autoimmune conditions. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish like salmon, have been shown to reduce inflammation, as have fruits and vegetables that contain anti-inflammatory nutrients as well as fiber that can support a healthy gut microbiome.
What diet is best for autoimmune diseases?
Due to the diverse types and symptoms of autoimmune diseases, there is no single best diet for all individuals with these conditions. However, evidence suggests that certain diets can benefit specific autoimmune diseases. For instance, individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often benefit from consuming foods with anti-inflammatory properties, such as omega-3-rich fish like salmon, various fruits, and leafy vegetables. Conversely, foods that promote inflammation—such as sodas, processed meats, white flour, sugary snacks, and deep-fried items—can exacerbate RA symptoms. Keeping a dietary journal to track food intake and symptoms can help individuals with any autoimmune condition identify which foods affect their autoimmune symptoms and make necessary changes.
Does nutrition counseling work for people with autoimmune diseases?
Nutrition counseling can be highly beneficial for individuals with autoimmune diseases, especially when other symptom management strategies have not been effective. A dietitian can help clients identify foods that exacerbate their autoimmune symptoms and develop a plan to reduce or eliminate these foods while maintaining their nutritional needs. Additionally, dietitians often have specific expertise in working with clients with certain autoimmune conditions closely linked to dietary intake, such as type 1 diabetes. In these cases, dietitians may be able to provide specialized guidance and create a tailored nutrition plan for the client based on their expertise.