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Frequently Asked Questions About Nutritional Consultation
Q. What Do I Need to Bring to My Nutritional Consultation
To make the best use of your time with the dietitian, it is important to provide the following information:
- Current Height and Weight and Activity Level- how often do you exercise, and what is your regimen- ex; cardio, weights, Pilates, yoga, etc
- List of foods consumed within last 24 hours- including times eaten and approximate portion sizes- include all beverages and snacks.
- List of medications and supplements you are currently taking, including herbal products.
- Any questions you may have.
Q. What Will the Consultation Provide
The consultation is one hour in length and within that time you will be provided with an evaluation of your current nutritional status, a personalized meal plan that highlights the areas where you may be currently falling short , and several specific goals to work on. You will know if your pre-natal vitamin and current nutrition habits are adequate to meet your estimated needs for calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. You will also know what kinds of foods and herbal products to avoid because they may be harmful during pregnancy. You will have the option to follow up with the dietitian to insure you are meeting your needs.
Q. What Are the Follow-Up Topics
Pregnancy Nutrition- including what can I eat if I have terrible morning sickness and can’t keep anything down
Gestational Diabetes Education- What to eat when and how to test blood sugars daily. Blood sugar meters provided free
Lactation Nutrition- What foods cross over into breast milk that may aggravate baby
Healthy Meal Planning and Shopping-now that baby makes 3..or 4...or 5, how can I shop healthfully on a budget an provide my family with the nutrition they need
Q. How Do I Set Up My Appointment
Call the Office at 702 254-1777
Provide the Office with your current email address for appointment confirmation
Q. Do I Have to Be a Fertility Center Patient to See the Dietitian
No, you can be an outside referral to the Dietitian
Call the office for an appointment. 702 254-1777
The billing staff can assist in determining if your health insurance will cover the visit
Q. How Do I contact the Dietitian if I have any Questions?
Registered Dietitian/Medical Nutritionist at FCLV
Lory Hayon, B.S., R.D.
Phone: 702 332-3677
Email: Lory@FertilityCenterLV.com
Nutritional Counseling and Support
Now Available for Fertility Patients!
Because overall health including weight play a key role in fertility and conception, Drs. Bruce Shapiro and Said Daneshmand are proud to offer complete and comprehensive nutritional counseling from our latest professional, Lory Hayon, B.S., R.D.
Now seeing patients including:
• Women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS);
• Men and women with insulin resistance and diabetes;
• Women and men interested in losing and/or gaining weight;
• Individuals wanting to optimize energy, wellness, and endurance!
Complete nutritional and dietary counseling services include health assessment, dietary recommendations including sensible menu planning, optimizing nutrition during stressful times, addressing supplement needs; and emotional support and education along the way.
Call or ask the Front Desk Staff for more information on this invaluable service.
Nutrition Articles
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Way to Go Green for Lunch!
Get rid of the Ziploc bags, paper sacks and the disposable plastic water bottles.
Not all of these items make it to the recycling bin, and many are not even bio-degradable. Instead, purchase items that can be reused and are extremely functional.
This Dietitian's Top Choices:
1. Fit & Fresh “lunch on the Go” $6.99-9.99
www.fit-fresh.com
Also found at Target & Home Goods
Main compartment is perfect for a sandwich, salad, entrée or last night’s leftovers.
• Two 1-cup side containers hold sides and snacks.
• Use without side containers to hold up to 8 cups.
• Removable ice pack clips into the lid
• Lid can be used as a plate.
2. Camelbak 750ml BPA Free water bottle $10.50-14.00
http://www.free2dayshipping.com/camelbak-bb75l.html?productid=camelbak-bb75l&channelid=FROOG
http://www.rei.com/product/776892
This spill proof, dishwasher safe water bottle keeps you hydrated without multiple water bottles ending up in the landfill.
It has a wide mouth for easy cleaning. Fill it half with ice and your water will still be chilled at lunch time.
3. “A Better Bag” Recycled, Reusable Tote from Wholefoods
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/abetterbag/index.php
Wholefoods has a small reusable tote bag for .79c
This tote is roomy enough to hold the Lunch on the Go, the Camelbak water bottle, and still have room for a few snacks.
INSULIN AND BREAST CANCER
From The Nutrition Action Health Letter
CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
High levels of insulin in the blood may increase the risk of breast cancer In women who don’t take estrogen replacement pills.
Insulin’s job is to move glucose (blood sugar) from the blood into the body’s cells. In many people-especially the overweight-the cells don’t respond well to insulin. To compensate for this “insulin resistance”, the pancreas produces extra insulin.
When even those high insulin levels fail to remove enough glucose from the bloodstream, the person has diabetes.
Among roughly 800 women who didn’t take estrogen and didn’t have diabetes, those with high insulin levels in their blood samples taken in the mid 1990s were nearly 2 ½ times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer over the next seven years than similar women with the lowest insulin levels.
What to do if you have been diagnosed with insulin resistance:
Meeting with a Registered Dietitian for assistance designing a meal plan that will reduce the foods in the diet most responsible for triggering an insulin response is the first step. The dietitian can also assist in designing an activity regimen that will aid in weight loss and an increase lean body mass which will also make you more efficient in handling insulin and glucose levels.
Please contact the Fertility Center of Las Vegas Registered Dietitian for any questions relating to insulin resistance and nutrition counseling
Lory Hayon, B.S., R.D.
Email: lory@FertilityCenterLV.com
Phone: 702 332-3677
How to Shop Healthfully on a Budget
Lory Hayon, B.S., R.D.
As a dietitian and a mother, I am always looking for ways to provide my family with the healthiest food choices possible within my budget. I know through formal education that fruits and vegetables contain valuable nutrients and antioxidants that help our bodies fight off illness, certain diseases, and slow down the signs of aging, but I also know that they are the most expensive items on my grocery list.
Fruits and vegetables are also the food items that my patients and most Americans eat the least of. A physician in Canada calculated that if all Canadians consumed the recommended 5-9 servings per day of fruits and vegetables, this would amount to 150-270 million servings of fruits and vegetables per day, or 30,000 to 54,000 metric tons! I have heard speculation in the U.S., that if Americans did the same, our farmers would not be able to keep up with the demand.
I myself have been able to reduce my weekly grocery bill by 40% while keeping my food items nutrient dense. I am interested in passing along this knowledge in the form of a workshop.
Please contact me if you would like to find out more or participate in this workshop
Lory Hayon, BS, RD
Lory@FertilityCenterLV.com
702 332-3677
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