We are registered nutritionists in Philadelphia, PA and Haddonfield, NJ
Your health insurance may cover your nutrition visit at NO COST
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Philadelphi Office: 325 Chestnut St. Unit 800 Philadelphia, PA 19106
Haddonfield Office: 56 N Haddon Ave. Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Telephone: 484-416-1090
E-mail: info@yummybodynutrition.com
How does nutrition counseling work?
4 easy steps to your ideal body
Step 1: Insurance verification
We’ll check to see if our nutrition counseling services in Philadelphia and Haddonfield are covered by your health insurance
Step 3: Body composition assessment using Inbody© machine
Our InBody scale will tell you what your body is made of. Your nutritionist will analyze your results and create a meal plan using real nutrition science
Step 2: Discuss health goals and challenges
One of our registered dietitians in Philadelphia or Haddonfield will listen carefully to your needs and help you create a personalized plan
Step 4: Nutrition education for sustainable lifestyle changes
Your nutrition coach will tell you exactly which foods work for you and how to make small but sustainable changes in your lifestyle to ensure long lasting results
How does it work?
Step 1: Insurance verification
We’ll check to see if our nutrition counseling services in Philadelphia and Haddonfield are covered by your health insurance
Step 2: Discuss weight loss goals and challenges
One of our registered dietitians in Philadelphia or Haddonfield will listen carefully to your needs and goals in order to create a personalized experience
Step 3: Body composition assessment using Inbody© machine
Our InBody scale will tell us what your body is made of. Your favorite nutritionist will analyze the results for you and create a meal plan using real nutrition science
Step 4: Nutrition education for sustainable lifestyle changes
Your nutrition couch will tell you exactly which foods work for you and how to make small but sustainable changes in your lifestyle to ensure long lasting results
How are we different?
How are we different from other dietitians?
We use real nutrition science to transform your health & happiness with food
We don’t judge you for eating pizza, because we eat it too.
We change your habits for a lifetime
We help you choose what foods feel right
We base our recommendations on real nutrition science, not fads
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Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of dehydration this summer! With the rise in temperatures and increased outdoor activities (especially with COVID-19 and regulations on indoor activities), be sure daily fluid intake is on your radar. How much do you need? As with most things related to your health, it will depend. To give you some direction, the National Academy of Medicine recommends drinking about 11 cups (88oz) of water for women and about 16 cups (128oz) of water for men per day (this does include fluid from food too). However, fluid intakes will vary based on: age activity level climatic conditions medications medical conditions how much one perspires What are the benefits of staying hydrated? There are so many reasons why staying hydrated should be a top priority not only this summer but all year round. Staying hydrated can help: improve your mood remove waste through sweat, urine, and stool produce necessary bodily fluids like tears and saliva prevent fatigue (so helps with energy levels– yay!) boost brain function help moisturize skin keep your temperature normal lubricate and cushion joints improve exercise performance What are common signs and symptoms of dehydration? Mild signs and symptoms of dehydration include headaches, irritability, fatigue, dry skin, increased thirst, constipation, dizziness, dark colored urine, swollen feet, and loss of appetite. Dehydration can also be life-threatening. More severe symptoms may include heat exhaustion, stroke, confusion, fainting, lack of urination, rapid heartbeat, and rapid breathing. How can I stay hydrated this summer? If drinking 11-16 cups of water per day seems daunting, there are several other ways to meet your fluid needs aside from only drinking water! Consuming fruits, vegetables, dairy, and grains daily are some additional ways to meet your fluid needs. Fruits and their water content: Vegetables and their water content: Watermelon: 92% Cucumber: 95% Strawberries: 91% Lettuce: 96% Cantaloupe: 90% Zucchini: 94% Oranges: 88% Celery: 95% Peaches: 89% Bell peppers: 92% Grapefruit: 88% Cauliflower: 92% Unsure where to start? PRO TIP: Try having a fruit with breakfast, vegetable with dinner, and drinking water at each meal to help meet your hydration needs this summer! Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/nutrition/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/plain-water-the-healthier-choice.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086?p=1 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/19-hydrating-foods#section20 https://medlineplus.gov/dehydration.html https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/staying-hydrated-staying-healthy
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5 Things That Could Be Holding You Back from Losing Weight
If you have been trying to lose weight with no success, try the 5 tips listed below. When in doubt, the dietitians at Yummy Body Nutrition would love to work with you and help you achieve your weight loss goals. Lack of exercise and daily movement. Exercising regularly can help with weight loss but can also lower your risk of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, to name a few. If exercise is the missing piece, do not just “exercise to lose weight.” Remember the steps you take to lose weight must be maintained for long-term success. Find joy in the process! Go for a walk, try a new workout video, or buy a piece of equipment for your house. There are so many ways to be physically active! As for daily activity, set reminders on your work calendar or phone to get up and stretch, or go for a walk to avoid prolonged sitting. You are not sleeping enough. Sleep regulates your body’s appetite hormones: ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin drives hunger and leptin signals satisfaction. One night of poor sleep (could be less than 6 hours), ghrelin can increase, and leptin can decrease. This can result in feeling hungrier than normal and not as satisfied, resulting in eating larger portions. Not only that, studies suggest insufficient sleep can increase cravings for less nutrient dense products and can lower inhibitions putting you less in control of your eating choices. You are not eating enough protein. It is recommended to have 10-35% of your calories come from protein. If you are eating a 2,000-calorie diet that would be 50-175g of protein per day. Eating enough protein with each meal is helpful for weight loss because it helps with satiety, preventing blood sugar spikes, controlling cravings, and preserving muscle mass. Start with breakfast – how many grams of protein are you eating? You are not eating at least 25g of fiber per day. Like protein, fiber helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied. One of the great reasons we eat is to give our bodies energy and satisfy hunger. Adding fiber foods to each meal can help you cut back on portion sizes and even help those late afternoon or evening cravings! Some ways to start - add some fruit to breakfast, switch from a low fiber cereal to a high fiber cereal, swap that protein bar for an apple with peanut butter as an afternoon snack, or swap white rice for a sweet potato at dinner. Negative mindset. Do you get upset with yourself for not losing weight? Having a positive mindset is everything. Successful weight loss takes time. There are no short cuts. Think about all your accomplishments in life – did you short cut those? With weight loss, be proud of your journey and how far you have come! If you genuinely believe you will achieve your weight loss goal, what is the point of getting hung up on one meal or one number on the scale? Focus on the positive changes you have made over the course of the week, month, or even in the past year.