When you want some professional help making healthier food choices, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. Many communities have a plethora of options for nutrition advice, and Birmingham is no exception. Here in the Magic City, we could call ourselves a healthcare hub, because we have multiple major hospitals and are generally health-focused. With so many choices, how do you decide which nutrition specialist to visit to develop your customized plan?

If you are investigating a new diet plan, you are probably finding that many people have many different opinions about what is good and bad in a diet. One article says that you should not eat carbs, and one says you should go fat-free, gluten-free, or something else in between. You may have heard some people refer to “good” carbs, proteins, or fats, and you may wonder, what makes these foods “good”? How should I tell the difference between a good carb, protein, or fat and a bad one?

Making a lifestyle change can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to your health. If you have been doing things the same way for a long time, any change, positive or negative, can be difficult. When your lifestyle change involves getting physical therapy for a chronic condition, you may worry about how it will affect different areas of your life. Even though physical therapy can be a positive change for your health and wellbeing, some worries are completely normal.