St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage offers outpatient nutrition counseling

Those who are looking to lose weight and lead a healthier life are encouraged to try nutrition counseling at St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage.

The program provides the steps and information needed to get on the path to a healthier lifestyle. Licensed dieticians provide individualized diet instruction plans based on daily caloric needs, blood sugar goals, BMI goals and health factors affected by diet. As patients work through the program, the dietician develops a customized meal plan to fit their lifestyle and promote adherence to individualized plans.

Outpatient nutrition counseling also helps reduce the risk of uncontrolled and onset diabetes as well as other health issues, according to the press release. Losing just 10 pounds can improve health in a number of ways including decreased risk for diabetes, premetabolic syndrome and decreased blood pressure; improved cardiovascular health; lower cholesterol levels; better sleeping and breathing; less arthritis or joint pain; decreased risk for certain types of cancer; improved self-esteem and more energy.