Nutrition Dr. Luquette is trained in nutrition and how diet affects your health and well-being. To Dr. Luquette, nutrition comprises more than simply eating three meals a day. The chiropractic profession views nutrition as the materials needed to maintain your health, and includes the vitamins, mineral, and tissue building quality of what you eat. Some foods should be avoided, while others consumed more frequently. You can consult with Dr. Luquette by scheduling a nutritional consultation directly for your specific nutrient requirements, but there is a general list to consider.
You should avoid: • Smoking and Alcohol • White refined sugar and candy • “Junk Food” and empty calories • Caffeine, found in coffee and cola drinks • Salt and foods high in salt content
You should increase your intake of:
• Water • Fruits and Vegetables • Whole grain breads and cereal • Lean cut red meats • Fish and Poultry • Skin Milk and low fat dairy products
Remember, your specific condition may require special dietary requirements, consult Dr. Luquette or a qualified health professional. Weight LossTo lose weight, you must cut your daily calorie intake so that the total is less than the daily calories you burn. To set your personalized weight loss goals based on calorie intake, complete the survey at the link below:
http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/calories-goal.php
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