Name: BetterByDesign Nutrition Ltd.
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III — THERAPEUTIC DIETS

I currently offer two types of therapeutic diet services;

2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet

A 2:1 therapeutic ketogenic diet is implemented under doctor oversight as adjunct therapy (along with medication) for specific mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorder, and some types of bipolar disorder.

A therapeutic ketogenic diet is different than “keto” for weight loss and improved metabolic health, and it is important to understand this difference before requesting services. We recommend that you read this article: A Keto Diet and a Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet are Very Different.

This type of diet may also be followed by those seeking overall improved mental health by those not taking any type of medication.

NOTE: If you are considering trialing a 2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for mental health and are currently taking any prescription medications, the first step is to discuss this idea with your doctor. You can download the Medical Supervision of Patient Form for your doctor to complete and fax to the office before beginning services.

The four services in this package are as follows;

1. Assessment visit to determine which foods can be used to build your therapeutic ketogenic diet, review of personal and family medical history, review of recent lab results, and current medications and nutritional supplements, as well as dietary history.

2. Calculations of energy needs and the specific amount of protein, plus fat to carbohydrate.

3. Therapeutic Ketogenic (2:1) Meal Plan design, including;

a) Design of three variations of a 2:1 ketogenic diet to provide variation in food intake, including preparation of the Meal Plan Summary Sheet for a 2:1 therapeutic ketogenic diet.

4. Nutrition Education Session teaches the three variations of the 2:1 therapeutic ketogenic Meal Plan, plus teaches about the different categories of foods, serving sizes, and the number of portions to eat at each meal, Electrolytes and Supplements, Ingredients and Food Preparation in a therapeutic ketogenic diets, Weighing Food and Tracking Urinary Ketones.

Optional add-on teaching

Glucose & Ketone Tracking – An educational session to teach how to track both glucose and ketone levels, including different types of available monitors, and how to use them.

other therapeutic support services including for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, menopause, therapeutic ketogenic diets, and support for food addiction.

Customized Nutrition Package

The Customized Nutrition Package is for services not already included in established packages on the Intake and Service Option Form, including design of 3:1 therapeutic ketogenic diets as an adjunct treatment in specific physical conditions and mental health conditions, as well as dietary support for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – hypermobility subtype (hEDS), Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD) / Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Note: If you are considering trialing a 3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for mental health purposes, the first step is to discuss this with your doctor. Please download the Medical Supervision of Patient Form for your doctor to complete and then fax it to the office.

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Please note: At this time, all services are provided via a secure telehealth portal.