Obesity has become increasingly common throughout the world. Excess weight and/or fat is influenced by a combination of factors, whether it’s due to disease, lifestyle, or others, and it comes with long-term medical complications if left untreated. The main treatment for obesity changes in lifestyle, which includes changes in diet, increased physical activity, and changes in behavior. Learn from our dietitian & personal trainer on how to lose weight sustainably.

There are many reasons for dietary constraints and they differ from person to person. Some of the more common ones include:

• Food allergies and intolerances — such as dairy-free, fish and shellfish allergies, nut-free and gluten-free

• Special dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan and pregnancy

• Religious reasons — halal

It is important to build a healthy balanced diet that is nutritionally adequate so you aren't missing out on important nutrients when you take out certain foods.

It’s very important to acknowledge that men and women have different nutritional needs as a result of differences in their bodies. Women have special nutrient needs during each stage of a woman's life. For example, hormonal changes associated with menstruation, childbearing, and menopause mean that women have a higher risk of anemia, osteoporosis, and various nutritional deficiencies. For this reason, it’s important for women to take care of what they eat and take preventative health care steps for good health and well-being.

Hypertension is a medically-diagnosed condition characterized by a person’s consistent high blood pressure reading. High blood pressure is often called a "silent killer" because many people have it but does not aware of it and it can cause life-threatening illnesses like kidney problems, stroke, heart failure, blindness, and heart attacks. Medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes serve as the primary treatment plan with a focus on physical activity and dietary modifications. With positive changes, hypertensive people can delay or reduce the disease progression as well as decrease the risk of developing further medical complications associated with hypertension.

Dyslipidemias are characterized by abnormal concentrations of circulating lipids, abnormal blood cholesterol readings, and increasing the risk of atherosclerosis and other serious conditions. Medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes serve as the primary treatment plan with a focus on weight management, physical activity, and dietary modifications. With positive changes, people with abnormal lipid profiles can delay or reduce the disease progression as well as decrease the risk of developing further medical complications associated with dyslipidemia.

Diabetes is a medically diagnosed disease classified by one’s inability to control their blood sugar level. Medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes serve as the primary treatment plan for someone living with diabetes by managing blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthy weight, and regulating other medical conditions such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. With positive changes, people with diabetes can delay or reduce the disease progression as well as decrease the risk of developing further medical complications associated with diabetes.

Gut health involves the proper digestion and absorption of food, the absence of gastrointestinal illness, and balanced gut microbiota, coupled with a strengthened gut barrier, an effective immune status, and a balanced state of well-being. Achieving and maintaining good nutrition is a key component of managing the troubling symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. A proper diet also helps support the body’s energy levels and immune system and can help prevent micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition. Learn from our dietitian on how to improve your gut health.