Nutritional counselling and diagnostics

No. In the outpatient clinic we accept clients from 18 years old.

When it comes to dietary modification for a diagnosed disease, a doctor’s recommendation is appropriate but not necessary.

No, you pay for all services in the nutrition counselling clinic as self-pay according to the current price list, or are part of your annual membership.

Initial consultation lasts 60 minutes. Follow-up sessions in longer-term programmes are shorter according to individual need, usually 30 minutes.

It depends on the program you purchase. In the case of three-month coaching is an individual plan included in the price of the program. In other cases, it is an extra service at an additional cost (Price list). Based on the initial interview, health status and goals, we prepare individual recommendations and, if necessary, a specific diet plan.

Number of meetings depends on your goal, health condition and the program you have purchased. Sometimes a few Consult to adjust the regime, for chronic diseases or significant weight change, a longer-term cooperation is advisable.

Nutritional therapist is a healthcare professional with a background in therapeutic nutrition. Works with clients with medical diagnoses (e.g. diabetes, digestive disorders, heart disease) and adjusts nutrition as part of treatment. Nutrition counsellor usually focuses on healthy lifestyle and weight reduction in a healthy population.

Yeah. Long-term sustainable weight loss is based on a gradual adjustment of eating habits, regularity and an adequate caloric deficit. Drastic diets and starvation often lead to a yo-yo effect and metabolic slowdown.

Weight gain should be gradual and based on increasing energy intake with quality foods. Important is sufficient protein intake, regularity of diet and, if necessary, strength training to promote muscle mass gain.

In most cases, yes, but the choice of specific products is important. Prefer low-fat and semi-skimmed or fermented dairy products, unsalted nuts and seeds in reasonable quantities and fish (especially fatty marine fish) several times a week. The diet should be generally balanced and limited in saturated fats.

Yes, fruit can be part of the diet even in diabetes. The important thing is quantity, type of fruit, its distribution during the day and whether you eat fruit on its own or with other foods. Prefer types with a lower glycaemic index and try to combine it with protein or fibre.

For iron deficiency anaemia, the following are recommended foods rich in iron – for example, red meat, liver, legumes, leafy greens or whole grains. It is also suitable combination with vitamin Cwhich improves iron absorption. It is recommended not to consume iron-rich foods together with foods containing calcium.

Naturally gluten-free cereals and pseudocereals are suitable for a gluten-free diet, for example rice, maize, buckwheat, quinoa or amaranth. It is also important to monitor the risk of gluten contamination.