Nutrition Coaching in Pagosa Springs

Functional medicine practitioners know that food is medicine. Transform your health with nutrition coaching in Pagosa Springs.

When we eat the right foods in the right amounts, we can improve many chronic health conditions naturally. Diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline, and more can all benefit from personalized nutrition coaching. But adopting the right nutrition plan isn’t easy on your own. That’s where nutrition coaching from Alpine Medical comes into play.

Our goal is to help you select the foods that give you the fuel and nutrients you need to live a long, happy life. Our nutrition programs cover everything related to food, from what you buy at the grocery store to how you prepare foods at home. Finding the internal motivation to eat better and do right by your body often takes support and guidance to stay the course.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your health journey, it’s time to take a look at what you’re putting into your body. Nutrition coaching can be an incredibly effective way to achieve your health and wellness goals, and even develop a healthier weight along the way.

The Goals of Nutrition Coaching

At Alpine Medical, Tabitha Zappone, FNP-C, helps clients achieve their goals over the long term. She won’t just give you a list of foods and tell you to improve your health on your own. Our relationships with food can be complex, and she wants you to know how your nutrition plan will impact your health. Let’s review the goals of nutrition coaching.

Develop a Nutrition Plan

Tabitha Zappone will work with you to develop a customized nutrition plan in Pagosa Springs. Each person’s body is different and your nutrition needs will change depending on your goals. In general, expect to include the following foods in your new diet:

Raw nuts and seeds
Fish
Supplements and vitamins
Probiotics
More water
Fruits and vegetables
Grass-fed meat
Organic foods

Each plan is tailored to meet your unique nutritional needs while also providing a varied, well-rounded diet. The meals in your plan will be varied so you don’t get tired of eating the same thing over and over again. This is no “rice and chicken breast” diet. Instead, the food you eat will be nutritious, non-toxic, and colorful. Good nutrition is all about nourishing your body so it will thrive, not depriving yourself.

Education

Most people would benefit from learning how food boosts different functions in the body. With Alpine Medical, you will learn about the metabolism, gut, immune system, and more. These days, eating healthy sounds more like a punishment. We think back to having to eat our broccoli as kids. But not anymore!

During our sessions, we will cover clearly explain the benefits and biological processes behind your nutrition plan. If you have questions, please ask!

Personal Growth

With nutrition coaching in Pagosa Springs, you’ll receive the one-on-one attention you need to overcome mindset blocks. If necessary, we can talk about your relationship to food. How has food influenced your actions in the past? Does food meet or replace any emotional needs? Health is holistic, which includes your emotions and mindset.

How Nutritional Coaching Plus Functional Medicine Can Treat Chronic Illness

There are many common conditions that are caused by nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition coaching in Pagosa Springs can become an essential part of your treatment for the following conditions:

Adrenal gland fatigue
Anemia
Diabetes
Estrogen conversion
Fatigue
Headaches or migraines
Infertility or low sperm count
Inflammatory disease
Insomnia
Osteoporosis
Stress
Thyroid dysfunction
Weight management

At Alpine Medical, we pair nutrition coaching with a comprehensive wellness plan to help you meet your goals.

Speed Bumps on the Road to Good Nutrition

We’re all busy. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with a nutrition plan for very long. You work a long shift, and it’s a trip through the drive-through. Kids have soccer practice so you have a late snack lunch instead of a full meal.

Working with Alpine Medical gives you the motivation and structure you need to make good food choices. It’s easier when you have the support of a nutrition specialist. Plus, we remove the pressure of being “perfect” when it comes to what you eat.

See, you don’t have to go to culinary school to be a health-focused home chef. And you don’t have to avoid eating out entirely. To not be swayed by your vices, remove those temptations from your fridge and cupboards, and have a game plan in place before you head to a restaurant. Nutritionally deficient options are always available, but you will feel better and function better when you make the best choices for your body.

Nutrition Coaching Specialized to Your Goals and Health Needs

Nutrition coaching can help a wide variety of people. If you are working to improve your diabetes, then nutrition can reduce your blood sugar levels. Athletes may seek out nutrition support to get focused nutrition coaching and the right balance of macronutrients for muscle rebuilding, energy renewal, and joint support. An elderly individual might want to address cognitive decline through a personalized diet plan.

To develop the best nutritional plan for you, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your nutritional status and take inventory of your present and past health conditions. We will help you develop an individualized plan for healthy eating habits, good food choices, and successful meal planning – all tools that you can easily sustain.