Nutrition
Whether you need to change your diet, manage a health condition or simply want to eat healthier, we offer options to support your nutrition goals.
Nutrition Therapy & Counseling
Through our nutrition therapy and counseling, we can help you develop a healthy relationship with food to reduce your risk of health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, while also helping you manage your weight.
Our registered dietitian will assess your eating patterns, medical history, and lifestyle to develop a personalized nutrition plan that best suits your needs.
Call (225) 819-1175 or click here to schedule an appointment with one of our dietitians.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy is designed to improve the health and quality of life for individuals who suffer from chronic conditions and diseases. Our registered dietitians offer nutrition therapy to support behavioral and lifestyle changes and develop a personalized nutrition plan based on your specific health condition(s).
Conditions
- Anemia
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Gastro disorders
- Gestational Diabetes
- Menopause
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pediatric food issues
- Pulmonary diseases
- Renal diseases
Some insurance companies may cover Medical Nutrition Therapy depending on your diagnosis. Private pay discounts are available for clients without insurance or when insurance does not cover treatment.
A physician referral is required for your initial consultation. Call (225) 819-1175 for more information.
Grocery Store Tour
Shopping in a grocery store for healthy food options can sometimes be overwhelming. With so much variety, it can quickly become difficult to know which options are best for you. Luckily, our dietitians make shopping simple for you.
Follow our dietitians as they virtually navigate your local grocery store, showing you how to choose fresh and healthy foods and explaining how to understand confusing nutrition labels.
Click here if you would like to register for an in-person grocery store tour.
Dairy
Fruits & Veggies
Oils & Condiments
Proteins
Snacks
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