- Mental Health. Are you depressed or anxious? Are you an “Emotional Eater”, “Binge Eater”, “Sweet Eater” or “Stress Eater”? What can I do to help you improve your mental health?
- Hormones. Are you post-menopausal or suffering from andropause? Are you taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? What can I do to help balance your hormones?
- Are you taking a probiotic? A GLP-1 probiotic once daily can help silence “food chatter” in your head! It will take 3-4 months to re-populate your gut with healthy microbiomes, such as Akkermansia, that helps prevent leaky gut and inflammation.
- General Health. Are you managing your diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol? Have you had labs drawn in the past 6 months?
- Use of alcohol, nicotine, or drugs. How much do you drink, or smoke?
- Diet & Exercise. Are you getting your 10,000 steps per day? Standing enough? Moving enough?
- Hydration – are you drinking plenty of water?
- What does your diet consist of? Do you drink high calorie coffee drinks? Soda? Wine? Beer?
- What types of foods do you eat? Do you eat out frequently, or cook your own meals at home? Do you consume enough natural fiber?
- You should count the number of fruits and vegetables you eat each week (should be 28-50!).
- Reduce refined sugars.
- Limit sodium intake.
- Avoid shopping in the middle of the grocery store, healthier foods are typically on the perimeter.
- Keep a food journal for 7 days.
