As I mentioned last week, we always want to aim for getting our vitamins and minerals from our food sources without having to supplement. However, there are various reasons and different stages in our life that make it imperative to supplement.
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Last month, the emphasis was on setting SMART goals for life. Since then, I have observed people all around me practicing the plan they made in order to accomplish their goals. A friend of mine has lost 10#, one of my co-workers has worked hard to cut her caffeine intake in half, and a client of mine has successfully increased her protein intake and tracked her food intake daily to prove it. Those who have been successful with their goals have made their plan and routine habitual.
Along with maintaining our healthy diet, this month is all about learning what nutrients you may or may not need to supplement. A lot of my clients ask me if they need to take vitamins and supplements. The answer is not always clear cut and can change throughout a person’s stage of life. To begin with, you can always find the amount you need based on your age and sex on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s). Most healthy adults who eat a balanced diet with all food groups (starches, fruit, milk, non-starchy vegetables, meat, and fats) will take in enough nutrients without having to supplement.
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This past week we had our first support group of the year for the Medical Weight Management Program and it was successful. After presenting on making “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, I started to talk about why and how some people truly struggle with keeping their goals. Some people know what they want to do, why they want to do it, and how they are going to do it, but they still do not accomplish their goals successfully.
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It’s been three weeks since we’ve established our New Year’s Resolutions and some guidelines for making SMART goals so I hope everyone is off to a good start. If you have made progress towards achieving your goals, pat yourself on the back!
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A lot of clients ask me for recommendations on books and resources to accompany their nutrition goals and plans. Therefore, I am constantly reading about and searching for the best resources out there. I must say I am not a “certified reviewer” by any means, but I do have an opinion as a Registered Dietitian. I like to help steer people in the right direction.
Some of the things that I am cautious about when reviewing or using a source is making sure that it provide scientifically proven information. Reliable information comes from a credible source (such as a Registered Dietitian or M.S. /PhD in Nutrition), and does not push you to purchase their product.
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Elly began her career at North Cypress Medical Center as a Clinical Dietitian in July 2010.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas and a Registered Dietician.
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