It can be easy to take having a regular diet for granted. Not having to read the ingredient list of everything you eat and not needing to modify your diet is an unknown luxury for most people. For other people, eating the wrong foods can have significant consequences. Those who deal with celiac disease understand …
Managing what you eat and having a healthy diet can be tricky. The onset of health issues and an abundance of diet options add to the frustration. But, there is hope for you to have a healthy diet and not become overwhelmed by the changes. Medical nutrition therapy is a tool to help you develop …
Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly make or use insulin. As a result, there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. The objective for every person with diabetes is to manage their blood sugar well. Doing so decreases the damage that this condition causes to the gums and teeth, …
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Food is fuel for the body. But are you fueling your body with the RIGHT foods? At Summit Healthcare, our professionals can help improve a patient’s nutrition with nutritional counseling. Good nutrition is key to a healthy body and increased longevity of life. By eating a balanced diet and taking care of your body, you …
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Your body needs food for fuel, but are you fueling your body right? Many medical conditions, including diabetes, are directly related to one’s diet and nutrition. At Summit Healthcare in Arizona, we believe that diabetes control starts with better nutrition management. Our medical nutrition therapy provides can guide patients through the steps of eating healthier …
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Food gives us the energy to function at our best every day. When men and women have certain medical conditions that are affected by what they eat, they may be finding that it is difficult to pick foods that can maintain their overall health. This is when the team at Summit Healthcare may encourage adult …
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Northeastern Arizona patients who are interested in working with a team of professionals in Show Low, AZ to develop a proper diet for their bodies are encouraged to schedule a consultation visit with the team at Summit Healthcare. Our professionals can provide MNT, or “medical nutrition therapy” for patients who would like to change their …
Summit Healthcare’s new weight management program can help you reach your goals. Almost 40% of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and everywhere you look, another program promises the secret to slimming down. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss,” says Deepa Hague, FNP, Weight Management Specialist …
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People are choosing to go plant-based for various reasons, but the big three are animals, the environment, and health. The adjustment period of changing their food traditions for a new way of eating and negativity from others can make the transition hard for some people. But, if you’re trying to make big changes for your …
In January, you resolved to slim down. Are you still as committed to your goal as you were then? If not, don’t worry. There’s still time to set yourself up for success. Need help meeting your weight-loss goals? Call Becky Moffat, R.D., CDE, Summit Healthcare outpatient dietitian, at 928.537.6984 or email bmoffat@summithealthcare.net.
