Did you know that in most MD degrees, nutrition is only an elective?

At best, the average amount of nutritional education offered constitutes one class, only a quarter long. Why is this, since most chronic diseases stem from nutritional deficiencies? What is even more disturbing is that much of the nutritional knowledge focuses on using alternatives to real food. For example, the AHA promotes egg beaters - a fake food, laden with processed, chemically-created ingredients, which makes the body work harder to metabolize. Nutritional Therapy addresses the root cause of disease, rather than simply bandaging symptoms. It promotes the idea that true health can be obtained through getting the proper nutrients, as well as with nourishing lifestyle changes. Here is a blurb from the Nutritional Therapy Association:

“At the NTA, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals and individuals reverse the negative effects of the modern diet through nutritional therapy. Throughout our programs, students learn a wide range of educational tools and techniques to identify and correct nutritional imbalances and deficiencies. Our programs cover scientific principles about how the human body functions, both anatomically and physiologically. The NTA teaches the concept of bio-individuality, meaning that a “one size fits all” approach to nutrition does not exist. We train our NTPs to help each client find the right types of whole food that will restore balance and enhance their own body’s ability to heal. Our practitioners teach the importance of a properly prepared, nutrient-dense whole food diet that is deeply nourishing and restores good health.”

For a root cause assessment to see where your body needs nutritional support, sign up for the Food Luminary program, or contact info@foodluminary.com. If you are interested in learning more about the NTA program, visit their website here.