Discover Nutritional Wellness With Dr. Luis E. Alvarez
Embark on a journey to better health with Dr. Luis E. Alvarez’s Nutritional Wellness Program. Based in New Iberia, LA, Dr. Alvarez understands that good nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life. Call us at 337-364-9225 to learn how to balance your nutrition today!
The Goals of a Good Nutritional Program
We are specially trained to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the digestive tract, including:
Preventing Illness: A Look at the Average American Diet
The rates of heart attacks, type II diabetes, obesity, strokes, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorders in the United States keep climbing. Many of the leading causes of death in this country can be directly linked to poor dietary choices. Positive dietary changes can significantly improve all of these conditions. The average American diet is overloaded with:
- Saturated Fats
- Trans-Fats
- Refined Flour
- Sugar
- Preservatives
- Artificial Colors & Flavors
- Sweeteners
- Antibiotic & Pesticide Residues
- Many Other Substances Toxic to the Body
Over time, consuming these chemicals and empty calories leads to decreased health and quality of life, ultimately leading to illness. Adding nutrient-dense foods into the diet can work wonders for those seeking optimal health.
Boosting the Body’s Immune Function
The body’s immune system can fend off colds, bacteria, viruses, and even cancer when given the proper nutrients. By consistently eating a diet high in phytonutrients (plant nutrients), essential fats, lean protein, and fiber, we can provide our body with all the tools it needs to fight off foreign invaders, repair tissues, and maintain a general state of health.
The Three Main Categories of Food
1. Protein
Once digested, it yields amino acids, essential for the growth and repair of tissues. It can be converted to fat if not used.
Benefits: A building block for tissue repair, required for proper immune system function, decreases the glycemic index of carbs.
Examples: Meat, fish, nuts, legumes, dairy.
2. Carbohydrates
Once digested, yields sugar (glucose). It can be converted to fat if not used. Lack of essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals (“empty calories”).
Benefits: Provide bulk to the diet, energy source, and primary fuel source for the brain.
Examples: Vegetables, fruits, bread, pasta, rice, sugar, alcohol, legumes.
3. Fat
Ensures cell and skin health, aids the body in transporting fat-soluble vitamins, and decreases the glycemic index of carbs.
Examples of good fats (use frequently): Omega 3: salmon, sardines, tuna, flaxseed. Omega 9: Extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, avocado, almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts.
Examples of bad fats: Avoid trans fats/hydrogenated oils, margarine, fried foods, palm oil, and shortening. Limit saturated fats, animal fats/dairy, corn oil, and safflower oil.
Transform your diet; call 337-364-9225 for nutrition guidance.