A PinnacleCare Member recently delivered a baby. When she was ready to return to work, she and her husband wanted to make sure that they were eating right despite their hectic schedules. Confused by the current “fad” diet crazes, they wanted a nutritional plan that was safe, effective and easy to maintain. Their PinnacleCare Advocate reminded them of the wellness benefit included in their PinnacleCare membership and together they scheduled an appointment with a nutrition expert from the Executive Health Program at a major Center of Excellence conveniently located close to their home.

The nutritionist debunked common diet myths and educated the couple about healthy eating habits. She provided them with simple tools to encourage healthy eating - including on-the-go snack suggestions, easy recipes, and good choices for dining out. The nutritionist asked them both to keep a food log of everything they ate for an entire week and bring it to the follow-up appointment. By evaluating their food choices and eating patterns over a week, the expert was able to recommend reasonable modifications to their diets that helped promote their optimal health and well-being.