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Jennifer Bannigan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN, CLT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Slingerlands, NY 12159
Have you been experiencing unexplained food sensitivities, told you have IBS without guidance on what that means? Has your practitioner suggested you should start a gluten free diet to reduce inflammation? Maybe you feel starting a vegetarian or vegan diet is the best to start feeling better? Trained on the use of a low FODMAP diet for IBS by Monash University and a Certified Leap Therapist, I can help you find answers and the best way to maintain a healthy diet. Your don't have to struggle alone!
Have you been experiencing unexplained food sensitivities, told you have IBS without guidance on what that means? Has your practitioner suggested you should start a gluten free diet to reduce inflammation? Maybe you feel starting a vegetarian or vegan diet is the best to start feeling better? Trained on the use of a low FODMAP diet for IBS by Monash University and a Certified Leap Therapist, I can help you find answers and the best way to maintain a healthy diet. Your don't have to struggle alone!
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Karuna Wellness Studio
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12207 (Online Only)
Karuna Wellness Studio a group practice that offers nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-inclusive approach. We integrate elements of lifestyle medicine and nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. We have a team of dietitians supporting clients in-person in Norwood, MA, and virtually across the United States.
Karuna Wellness Studio a group practice that offers nutrition and movement services through a anti-diet, HAES-aligned, weight-inclusive approach. We integrate elements of lifestyle medicine and nutritional psychiatry to serve as health advocates for our clients, promoting both physical and mental health. We have a team of dietitians supporting clients in-person in Norwood, MA, and virtually across the United States.
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Are you struggling to have a healthy relationship with food? Do you have a medical condition that stops you from enjoying your eating? Or maybe you want to be more intuitive with the way you eat and your food choices? I provide realistic and sustainable approaches to health, medical nutrition therapy, and lifestyle change. In my individualized style, I utilize a combination of intuitive eating approaches, medical nutrition therapy, meal planning, food tracking, and small goal setting to help my clients succeed.
Are you struggling to have a healthy relationship with food? Do you have a medical condition that stops you from enjoying your eating? Or maybe you want to be more intuitive with the way you eat and your food choices? I provide realistic and sustainable approaches to health, medical nutrition therapy, and lifestyle change. In my individualized style, I utilize a combination of intuitive eating approaches, medical nutrition therapy, meal planning, food tracking, and small goal setting to help my clients succeed.
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Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Diabetes Educator(CDE) and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience. I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations. Due to my extensive background in clinical and outpatient pediatric nutrition, I am excited to bring parent feeding counseling and an individualized child non-diet approach to the Capital District of New York.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Diabetes Educator(CDE) and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience. I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations. Due to my extensive background in clinical and outpatient pediatric nutrition, I am excited to bring parent feeding counseling and an individualized child non-diet approach to the Capital District of New York.
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I can’t wait to work with you. I have over 20 years of experience or registered dietitian. I want to help you create Nutrition change where it is needed to help you succeed. Whether it is weight, loss, disease, management, sports, nutrition, hydration, supplements, or many other topics, Nutrition can help.
I can’t wait to work with you. I have over 20 years of experience or registered dietitian. I want to help you create Nutrition change where it is needed to help you succeed. Whether it is weight, loss, disease, management, sports, nutrition, hydration, supplements, or many other topics, Nutrition can help.
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Mary's Nutritional Wellness PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12201 (Online Only)
Welcome to Mary’s Nutritional Wellness PLLC! As a registered dietitian, I am here to provide you with the tools, resources & knowledge to give you long term success with food, nutrition & your body! Working with me is different than any diet you’ve ever tried. Incorporating health at every size (HAES) helps me meet you wherever you are and provide you with simple, realistic goals for you to feel your best. I work with a diverse population and practice inclusivity.
Welcome to Mary’s Nutritional Wellness PLLC! As a registered dietitian, I am here to provide you with the tools, resources & knowledge to give you long term success with food, nutrition & your body! Working with me is different than any diet you’ve ever tried. Incorporating health at every size (HAES) helps me meet you wherever you are and provide you with simple, realistic goals for you to feel your best. I work with a diverse population and practice inclusivity.
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I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their nutrition goals and optimizing their health. Specializing in weight management and chronic disease, I develop individualized nutrition plans using sustainable methods that support my client's personal values and foster a lasting transformation.
I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their nutrition goals and optimizing their health. Specializing in weight management and chronic disease, I develop individualized nutrition plans using sustainable methods that support my client's personal values and foster a lasting transformation.
I am a holistic practitioner with a belief that the mind, body and spirit must be in balance to achieve great results. I use conventional as well as nontraditional treatments for prevention of disease as well as to lose or maintain weight. I offer dietary counseling as well as health coaching, individualized meal plans, weight management, and dietary education. I encourage exercise as well as stress reduction tools such as meditation. Visits can be in the office or by way of telephone.
I am a holistic practitioner with a belief that the mind, body and spirit must be in balance to achieve great results. I use conventional as well as nontraditional treatments for prevention of disease as well as to lose or maintain weight. I offer dietary counseling as well as health coaching, individualized meal plans, weight management, and dietary education. I encourage exercise as well as stress reduction tools such as meditation. Visits can be in the office or by way of telephone.
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Mary Beth McCue
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDN, IFNCP
Verified Verified
Troy, NY 12180 (Online Only)
Please view: www.FunctionalNutritionSaratoga.com, to contact me and see insurance I accept. Call your plan for details. 20 yrs in Functional Nutrition. Resolve chronic health concerns, discontinue meds, and age healthy. I guide clients to create personalized full body systems goals that are realistic and life changing. I work with weight, fatigue/hormones, brain wellness, inflammation, all GI conditions, cardiovascular, diabetes, skin, sleep healthy aging and more. Use you natural ability to create vitality and heal without struggle. Graduate of esteemed ifnacademy.com, and cmbm.org.
Please view: www.FunctionalNutritionSaratoga.com, to contact me and see insurance I accept. Call your plan for details. 20 yrs in Functional Nutrition. Resolve chronic health concerns, discontinue meds, and age healthy. I guide clients to create personalized full body systems goals that are realistic and life changing. I work with weight, fatigue/hormones, brain wellness, inflammation, all GI conditions, cardiovascular, diabetes, skin, sleep healthy aging and more. Use you natural ability to create vitality and heal without struggle. Graduate of esteemed ifnacademy.com, and cmbm.org.
Cholesterol Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the blood that is essential for forming healthy cells and ensuring regular body functions. Although cholesterol often has a negative reputation, it plays a crucial role in our health. There are several types of cholesterol, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The balance between these types is more important than eliminating cholesterol entirely. In general HDL is considered to be the "good" form of cholesterol, while LDL is considered to be the "bad" form associated with conditions such as cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with high levels of LDL cholesterol circulating in their blood are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as a result of plaque build-up on the interior of the body's arteries.
How does diet affect cholesterol?
While many individuals with high cholesterol are prescribed medications to help lower their levels, lifestyle changes—especially dietary modifications—are considered the first line of treatment. Reducing the consumption of foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fatty meats, cream, butter, and pastries, helps lower cholesterol. Conversely, consuming sufficient fiber, healthy fats (like those found in salmon and nuts), and low-fat proteins can help lower LDL levels and improve cardiovascular health.
What diet is best if you have high cholesterol?
In general, experts recommend a plant-based diet high in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein as the best nutrition approach to lowering blood cholesterol levels. The "Mediterranean diet," characterized by the consumption of lots of healthy fats, vegetables, beans, and whole grains is one common diet with abundant evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing blood cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is another common diet shown to reduce cholesterol levels; the DASH diet emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy products with a particular focus on reducing the consumption of saturated fats. Conversely, diets that include the consumption of large amounts of protein and fats—such as the keto diet and atkins diet—are generally not recommended for those with high cholesterol levels due to the high levels of saturated and trans fats that such diets can include.
Why is it useful to see a dietitian if you have high cholesterol?
Dietitians are specifically trained to use diet modifications to manage health, so consulting a dietitian if you have high cholesterol can be greatly beneficial. They can help construct a diet that lowers cholesterol and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Dietitians can assist clients in identifying foods that are low in cholesterol and those that support overall health. They can also help hold clients accountable for their nutrition and provide resources for other lifestyle modifications that support blood cholesterol reduction, such as exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption reduction. Additionally, dietitians can assist in managing other chronic diseases often associated with high cholesterol, such as kidney conditions, diabetes, and heart disease.