Danielle McAdoo
RD, LD, CDCES
Licensed in TX
Plant-Based Nutrition Counseling
At Doherty Nutrition, we recognize the profound impact that dietary choices have on your health. Our plant-based nutrition services are here to help you embrace a healthier lifestyle, whether you’re transitioning to a fully plant-based diet or simply adding more plant-based meals to your routine. Research shows that those who consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables have a 25% lower risk of heart disease compared to those who consume less. Let us guide you on your journey to better health.
Why Choose Plant-Based Nutrition?
Improved Digestive Health
Enhances gut health with high-fiber foods.
Heart Health
Lowers cholesterol and reduces heart disease risk.
Weight Management
High in fiber and nutrient-dense foods for longer satiety.
Diabetes Management
Helps regulate blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity.
Understanding Plant-Based Diets
Plant-based diets center on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, providing vital nutrients and supporting health. Whether you lean vegan, vegetarian, or simply plant-forward, this approach offers tasty, sustainable nutrition.
Vegan
Excludes all animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, honey).
Vegetarian
Excludes meat but includes dairy and/or eggs (lacto-ovo, lacto, or ovo).
Pescatarian
Excludes meat but includes fish and seafood.
Flexitarian
Primarily plant-based but occasionally includes meat or animal products.
How Can Doherty Dietitians Help With My Plant-Based Diet?
Well-Balanced Plant-Based Diet
We help ensure you obtain all essential nutrients that can be challenging to get from plant sources, such as protein, iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3s, guiding you to maintain optimal health on a plant-based diet.
Sports Nutrition
We enhance your athletic performance by focusing on high-quality plant-based proteins, ensuring sufficient iron intake, and advising on nutrient timing to fuel your workouts and recovery.
Pregnancy and Lactation
We support your nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation, focusing on critical nutrients like folate, iron, calcium, and DHA, all from plant-based sources, to support both your health and your baby’s development.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
We manage digestive health conditions by guiding you through plant-based dietary approaches that alleviate symptoms, such as elimination diets, low FODMAP strategies, and gluten-free options.
Intuitive Eating
We guide you in practicing intuitive eating within the context of a plant-based diet, helping you reconnect with your body’s hunger cues and enjoy a variety of plant-based foods in a balanced, mindful way.
Our Plant-Based Registered Dietitians Nutritionists
Alejandra Amezola-Velazquez
MS, RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX
Arati Patel
MS, RDN, LD
Speaks Gujarati
Licensed in TX
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