Detox diet Nutritionists and Dietitians in 70801

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Becky Cortez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN, LE
Online Only
My passion is helping my clients feel their best by implementing a holistic approach to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” plan and am excited to help you discover what works best for you and your body. I help my clients focus on achievable goals and creating realistic, healthy habits for long term success. There’s so much information about what “healthy” is that it can be overwhelming and confusing- let me help you make it simple!
My passion is helping my clients feel their best by implementing a holistic approach to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” plan and am excited to help you discover what works best for you and your body. I help my clients focus on achievable goals and creating realistic, healthy habits for long term success. There’s so much information about what “healthy” is that it can be overwhelming and confusing- let me help you make it simple!
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Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Kristen Crowley
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, MS, LDN
Lafayette, LA 70503
I work with patients to find the root cause of health issues with a more integrated approach to nutrition for healing. My goal is to teach you about optimal health, nourishing your body and supplementing your lifestyle with a holistic view. My clients see results through weight management, blood sugar balancing, hormone balancing and resolving underlying issues. With an indivudualized, food first, approach you'll feel good in your body again.
I work with patients to find the root cause of health issues with a more integrated approach to nutrition for healing. My goal is to teach you about optimal health, nourishing your body and supplementing your lifestyle with a holistic view. My clients see results through weight management, blood sugar balancing, hormone balancing and resolving underlying issues. With an indivudualized, food first, approach you'll feel good in your body again.
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Detox diet Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is a detox diet?
A detox diet is a restrictive eating program designed to eliminate perceived "toxins" from the body and promote overall health and weight loss. Typically, it involves fasting or consuming a highly specific diet, such as only drinking juices or eating limited types of foods, for a set period. Although there are various forms of detox diets, they generally aim to cleanse the body and improve wellbeing. However, it is important to note that the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of such diets and the idea of "toxin" elimination via dieting is very limited.

Are detox diets effective?
While there are some studies that suggest that detox diets can have positive health results, such as weight loss, improved insulin regulation, and reduced blood pressure, there are many other indications that detox diets are not effective in the long term. Often, the extreme nature of detox diets leads to initial weight loss, but that weight is often regained upon resumption of a regular diet. Therefore, while detox diets may provide some short-term success, longer-term sustainable lifestyle changes are usually emphasized by nutrition experts as a more effective mode of weight loss and health improvement.

Why do people go on a detox diet?
People often go on a detox diet primarily for weight loss and to eliminate perceived "toxins" from the body. Many believe that reducing these toxins can enhance overall health, support organ function, and boost immune system performance. Detox diets are also popular among those who have not achieved their health goals with other, less restrictive diets. The extreme nature of detox diets can be appealing to individuals seeking quick results or a dramatic change in their health routine.