You are what you eat… or are you?

Your body can only operate properly if you give it the nutrition it needs, but it's not easy to know whether you're getting everything you require from your diet. At Total Health Solutions in Milton, Georgia, the highly skilled providers use their considerable expertise to analyze your nutritional needs and make sure you're benefiting from optimal nutrition. provide everything you need to succeed with sustainable weight loss and regain your health. As experts in nutrition, they use proven, healthy weight loss solutions like the ketogenic diet to help you lose weight without medications or surgery.

More and more people are becoming overweight or obese, which means a rise in serious health problems like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Call Total Health Solutions for more information or schedule a consultation online today.

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Why is weight loss important?

Being overweight or obese is exceedingly damaging to your health in many ways. Excess body weight is responsible for increasing your risk of life-changing and potentially life-threatening conditions such as:

Heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
Gallstones
Arthritis
Heart attack
Stroke
High blood pressure
Fatty liver disease
Depression and anxiety

You could develop problems like skin infections if you have skin folds because of excess fat, and conditions like varicose veins. The pressure on your feet can cause painful disorders like plantar fasciitis.

As you carry more weight, it becomes harder to move around, adversely affecting both your physical and mental health. If you're overweight or obese, then losing excess weight is vital for your health.

Why am I not successful in losing weight?

There are many reasons why you might be struggling with weight loss. First, it's important to rule out any medical reasons why you're having problems. A hormone imbalance caused by a condition like hypothyroidism might make it hard for you to lose weight, for instance.

The Total Health Solutions team also uses the science of genomics to help determine whether your genes are having an influence on your weight and how well you use energy.

Your environment is the other piece of the puzzle. Looking at the way you lead your life in combination with your genes gives you the knowledge to make the right changes.

How can I achieve my weight loss goals?

Weight loss can be a challenge, so you need a good support network in place to help you achieve your goals. The Total Health Solutions team has considerable expertise in nutrition and weight loss and uses safe, natural methods to help you succeed.

They recommend programs like the Keto diet, a healthy eating plan that makes use of your body's built-in ability to burn fat and many more.

Unlike fad diets and weight loss medications, a diet plan specifically for you focuses on giving your body more of the healthy foods it needs, while cutting down on unnecessary and unhealthy carbohydrates.

Is exercise important for weight loss?

As well as eating the right foods at the right time, exercise needs to be a part of your weight loss plan. In addition to burning calories, exercise increases your body's fuel efficiency and helps you keep weight off for good. It's also essential to all-around good health to get plenty of exercise.

If you're struggling with weight loss, Total Health Solutions gives you all the advice and support you need to achieve a healthy, sustainable weight. Call today or book an appointment online.

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What is nutrition?

Nutrition comes from the food and drinks you consume. It provides the energy you need, plus all the essential nutrients your body requires to function correctly.

When you eat and drink, your body breaks everything down in your digestive tract. Chewing is the first stage, after which the food travels through your stomach and intestines. At each stage, your body extracts different nutrients until it's taken everything it can.

Without correct nutrition, your body can't function as well. Among other things, poor nutrition causes:

Fatigue
Skin problems
Weight loss or gain
Difficulty thinking clearly
Headaches
Increased susceptibility to infections

Chronic malnutrition can lead to serious health conditions that have potentially life-threatening consequences. Optimal nutrition is one of the most vital aspects of caring for your health.

What nutrition does my body need?

There are five food groups that you need to include in your diet:

Protein: Protein is vital for growth and tissue repair. It should form one of the main parts of your daily diet.
Fiber: Dietary fiber consists of the most indigestible parts of whole foods, fruits, and vegetables. It's vital for keeping your digestive system working well and preventing constipation.
Vitamins and minerals: These are micronutrients you need at specific levels, most only in small quantities. Some you can store in your body, but others you need to include in your daily diet. Vitamins and minerals perform many functions, and any deficiency can have serious adverse effects on your health.
Fats: Certain fats aren't good for your health, like trans fat and saturated fat. However, some types of fat are essential. Good fats include monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Carbohydrates: Starches and sugars are a source of fuel, but your body only needs small amounts to remain healthy. Eating too many carbs is a leading cause of being overweight and developing serious conditions like Type 2 diabetes.

The Total Health Solutions Medical Center team specializes in helping people achieve better health and get rid of excess weight using the low-carb ketogenic diet.

How do I ensure I have the correct nutrition?

Eating a wide variety of foods, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, and high-quality protein should give you a good basic level of nutrition.

However, there might be issues that affect your nutrition such as:

Malabsorption
Pregnancy
Chronic disease
Mental health disorders
Weight loss

In these cases, you might benefit from dietary supplements.

The Total Health Solutions team provides expert advice and information on nutrition for all their patients. They can analyze your blood to check for any deficiencies, and prescribe the right supplements to correct any imbalance.

To learn more about how to eat a healthy diet and other ways to optimize your health, call Total Health Solutions Medical Center today or book an appointment online.

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