Supplements

What is nutrition?

Nutrition is the goodness you get from the foods and drinks you consume and is essential to your overall wellness. If you have a nutrient deficiency, your body will likely be weak and prone to disease and accelerated aging. Your psychological well-being can also suffer.

When you eat, your body breaks down the food as it passes through your digestive tract. The main constituents of food are:

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Fiber
• Vitamins and minerals

Eating a wide variety of foods, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables, high-quality protein, and plenty of whole-grain foods for adequate fiber is essential. Having these nutrients in the right proportions is also vital for your health.

For example, excess trans fats and unhealthy (HDL) cholesterol can affect your circulation and lead to heart problems. However, your body needs vital nutrients like healthy fats and good (LDL) cholesterol.

Proper nutrition achieves the optimal balance of nutrients for health and well-being throughout your life.

Why might I need dietary supplements?

If you could get everything you need from your diet, supplements wouldn’t be necessary. However, many factors can affect your nutrition and lead to deficiencies requiring supplementation.

In addition to the range of foods you eat, the following also play a significant role in nutrition:

• Genetic makeup
• Pre-existing health conditions
• Environment
• Lifestyle
• Age
• Pregnancy
• Acute ill health
• Dieting for weight loss

Candice at Empower You Mental Health & Wellness can help determine whether you need a supplement.

Should I have nutritional counseling before taking supplements?

Your body functions as a network of interconnected systems that affect one another. Your nutritional habits affect your whole body rather than one system or organ. Nutritional counseling aims to help prevent and address any underlying imbalances that could cause chronic ill health.

Nutritional counseling services could include diet suggestions and tips, in-depth diet analysis, and diet plans for weight loss, maintenance, or gain. Candice at Empower You Mental Health & Wellness works with you to create a personalized diet that includes recommendations for supplements.

To ensure you fully meet your nutritional needs, Candice provides you with comprehensive nutritional testing and an extensive range of food supplements. These products promote optimal health using natural ingredients that are often organic and hypoallergenic.

To optimize your nutrition with supplements, call Empower You Mental Health & Wellness today or book an appointment online.