Nutritional counselling is a personalized approach to improving your health through diet and lifestyle changes. It involves working closely with a qualified nutrition professional to develop an eating plan that aligns with your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you’re aiming to manage a medical condition, to lose weight, or simply enhance your overall well-being, nutrition counselling offers the guidance and tools necessary to help you succeed.
Why Choose Nutritional Counselling?
In today’s world of information overload, it can be challenging to distinguish between diet trends and evidence-based advice. Every individual’s body, metabolism, and lifestyle are different, which means there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Nutrition counselling provides tailored guidance to help you navigate your specific dietary needs, ensuring that your plan is effective, sustainable, and grounded in science.
Our in-house nutritionist will assess your medical history, lifestyle, dietary preferences, and health goals to design a customized plan. Unlike fad diets or general nutritional advice, a personalised plan is more sustainable because it fits your life, making it easier to stick with long-term.
Nutritional counselling not only helps you to make informed food choices that complement medical treatment, but it also helps you develop a healthier, more mindful approach to eating. Over time, your nutritionist will help you track progress, make adjustment to your eating plan, and provide accountability so you can stay on track, even when challenges arise.
Nutritional counselling is about more than just what you eat; it’s about understanding your relationship with food and developing a healthy, balanced approach to eating that suits your lifestyle. By working together, we can empower you to make better choices, improve your health, and achieve your goals.
Lifestyle Factors and Stress Management
Sleep: Inadequate sleep can disrupt hormones related to hunger and satiety, leading to overeating.
Exercise: Regular physical activity can aid weight management, improve mood, and enhance overall health.
Stress Management: Chronic stress can impact eating habits and contribute to weight gain. Techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing can be helpful.
Meet Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach Zara Stella
Zara is a fully registered Nutritional Therapist, NLP practitioner and Health Coach, and brings a wealth of knowledge to Optimal Dental Health. She holds an Honour Degree in Nutritional Therapy from Westminster University and a Diploma in Nutrition from the renowned Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management.
She is a member of BANT (British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy), meaning she is bound by the BANT Code of Professional Practice, and she is also registered with the CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) which is the regulator for complementary healthcare in the UK.
Zara loves to help both Men and Women transform their health through nutrition and regain energy, lose weight, improve their relationship with food, optimise health and much more.
She offers a wide range of nutritional services in London, including:
- Weight loss and stress management
- Digestive and gut health
- Women’s health and hormone balance
- Skin disorders
- Mental health
- Cardiovascular Health
- Disease prevention
You can also benefit from nutritional advice if you are free from any of the above symptoms and simply want to work with Zara to improve your diet to maintain health.
“I don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach, and my programmes are tailored to your specific needs and goals. I will guide you step-by-step, making your health journey manageable and helping you to create healthier habits you will enjoy.”
Zara Stella offers a range of programmes designed to meet different health needs and goals. Each plan is fully customized to fit your lifestyle, health history and goals:
- Optimal Health Plan (4 Weeks) – A foundational programme for those looking to improve their overall health with one initial consultation, plus one follow-up session. Perfect if you don’t have any serious health concerns and you want guidance on nutrition, gut health, energy, or general well-being.
- Optimal Health Detox Plan (6 Weeks) – Specifically designed to support patients undergoing amalgam removal or pre/post-implant surgery. It Includes one initial consultation, plus two follow-ups to optimize inflammation reduction, liver function, detox pathways and recovery.
- Optimal Health Weight Loss Plan (12 Weeks) – A comprehensive 12-week metabolic reset programme with one initial consultation, plus six follow-ups for sustainable weight loss, hormonal balance, and long-term habit change. Focuses on blood sugar regulation, gut health, and lifestyle adjustments for lasting results.
Not sure where to start?
Book a 15-minute discovery call with Zara to find out how she can help optimise your nutrition and improve your overall health. You can call us today on 020 3921 1000 or WhatsApp us on 0778 848 7113.
Supplements and Micronutrients
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies: While a balanced diet should provide most essential nutrients, certain deficiencies might require supplementation.
Targeted Supplements: For specific health conditions or goals, supplements might be recommended.
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