Shared nutrition and lifestyle counseling focuses on how our health is affected by food and drink choices, stress, and daily activities at work and beyond. In an interactive and dynamic environment, shared nutrition and lifestyle counseling provides the foundation for participants to make lasting and healthy changes in their lives. Typically, 8-20 persons will meet for 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, led by Dr. Jaster or an associate. The extended time period gives participants the opportunity to interact, learn from each other and acquire new healthy habits.
Nutrition and lifestyle counseling services generally include the following information:
- Health benefits of a plant-based diet
- Varied and new examples of health-promoting foods
- Cooking instruction and recipes
- Guided visits to food markets
- Instruction in food label reading
- Nutrition education related to fats, protein, carbohydrates(glycemic index), fiber, salt, sugar, food additives, and artificial sweeteners
- Exercise instruction
- Holiday and travel tips for eating right
- Dealing with the psychological aspects of unhealthy eating habits
- And more. . .
Series can be specifically developed for your group, family, or individuals with specific health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, and many others.
Single sessions can be arranged to give a brief overview of what would be included in a series of 6 (or more) sessions.
Shared medical appointments (SMAs) are an innovative, interactive method of health care delivery that:
- Improve patient satisfaction.
- Prevent disease complications and hospitalizations.
- Offer extended educational time with a doctor or other medical provider.
- Give participants a unique, dynamic, fun, and compassionate learning experience.
SMAs are the basis for nutritional and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Jaster has extensive experience with SMA models and speaks nationally on the topic.
