There is increasing evidence to support the role of nutrition in maintaining health and in the restoration of health. Chiropractors have long been proponents of a healthy lifestyle, diet, exercise, and a healthy mental attitude as being necessary components to maintaining health.

The doctors at PORZIO-HAWLEY Chiropractic and Nutrition Center are trained in nutrition and how diet affects your health and well-being. To your chiropractor nutrition comprises more than simply eating three meals a day. The chiropractic profession views nutrition as the materials needed to maintain your health, and includes the vitamins, mineral, and tissue building quality of what you eat. Some foods should be avoided, while others consumed more frequently. You should consult your chiropractor directly for your specific nutrient requirements, but there is a general list to consider.

 

You should avoid:
 

• Smoking and Alcohol

• White refined sugar and white refined flour                                  
  
• “Junk Foods” candy and empty calorie snacks                              
  
• Caffeine, found in coffee and cola drinks                                      
  
• Salt and foods high in salt content

• Artificially flavored products with many added preservatives

• Foods high in saturated fat, and fried foods including many "fast foods"

• Convenience type food-that are often low in nutritional value

You should increase your intake of:

• Water

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Whole grain breads and cereal

• Lean cut red meats

• Fish and Poultry

 

Remember, your specific condition may require special dietary requirements, consult Dr. Nicole at PORZIO-HAWLEY Chiropractic and Wellness!