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Not with  diets, but by learning to eat differently, you can reach

your healthy weight

Overweight is a complex problem and that requires a broader view. This means that we look at the problem much broader than just calorie intake and energy expenditure. A "diet" for children is different than for adults. It is important that the growth of the child is not disturbed. Healthy food that allows your child to grow well is very important. What exactly your child needs in terms of nutrients depends on his or her age, activities and personal situation. The nutritional therapy goal is health gains through a healthy lifestyle.

Kids with overweight

We are recognised by The Knowledge Network Dietitians Overweight and Obesity

Kids with digestive issues

 

 

There are several reasons for seeing a dietitian. For example, because your child has a difficult stool. stomach pain or diarrhea. Maybe, because there is a food hypersensitivity?

By mapping the diet, we can find out whether nutrition is the problem. Then we can draw up appropriate advice together.

Food hypersensitivity is divided into two forms: allergic food hypersensitivity and non-allergic food hypersensitivity. The allergic form is also called a food allergy and the non-allergic form is also called a food intolerance. An allergic food hypersensitivity is treated by removing foods containing, the allergen from your child's diet. Non-allergic food hypersensitivity is treated by an elimination / challenge diet

Sympthoms: 

 

  • Abdominal pain and cramps

  • Constipation and / or diarrhea

  • Bloated feeling

  •  Nausea

  •  Heartburn

  •  Vomit

  •  Unintentional loss of bowel movements

Underlying problem or cause: 

 

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

  • Celiac disease

  • Ulcerative colitis

  • Crohn's disease

  • Lactose intolerance

  •  Gluten intolerance

  •  Other intolerances

Let's make Gluten free exciting and fun

How do you pronounce coeliac? 

 

Coeliac is pronounced see-liac.

Kids with coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)

 

 

Did your child just receive a diagnosis of coeliac disease or NCGS? Do not panic! Gluten-free food requires some experience, but with our kid-proof program "My belly doesn't like gluten" you will get under control! Gluten-free bread bin, treats, colieakie talk at school, on holiday with celiac disease, shopping, product selection, etc. We are happy to help you wit all these things!

 

 

What Is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a common (1 in 100 children) and lifelong autoimmune condition caused by an abnormal reaction to gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Celiac disease can manifest at any age, including in babies from the time gluten is introduced into their diets, as well as in children and teenagers. If a child with celiac disease takes gluten, the immune system will respond by attacking and destroying the lining of the small intestine. The only current treatment for celiac disease is to follow a gluten-free diet for life, which leads to a reduction in symptoms.

 

What is gluten sensitivity (NCGS)?

Non-coliac related gluten sensitivity (also called gluten sensitivity) is a food intolerance. People with gluten sensitivity often have symptoms that are reminiscent of celiac disease as well as irritable bowel syndrome. Such as stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation. Moreover, with NCGS there are often complaints such as headache, migraine, "fog in the head", chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain. These complaints disappear by eating gluten-free.

 

 

We are recognised by the dietitian network of the Dutch Coeliac Association

Kids with autoimmun disorders

 

Children with autoimmune conditions such as Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alopecia, MS, Psoriasis, Asthma or other immune disorders require specific dietary treatment. These conditions may seem unrelated. For example, they express themselves in different body parts. But they all have one thing in common: the immune system does not work as it should. The therapy for autoimmune disorders is a special mix of adjustments in your child's diet, stress level and lifestyle. All this with the aim of restoring your child's immune system so that he or she can experience good health again.

 

What are the most common symptoms?

In most cases, chronic inflammation of the organs or joints plays a role in an autoimmune disease. Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, pain and a generally miserable feeling are also associated with these types of disorders. Furthermore, gastrointestinal complaints are common in children and adults with autoimmune disorders. This is not surprising, considering that 80% of our immune cells are located in the intestines.

 

 

The dietitian can help your child achieve the following goals:

 

  •     appropriate weight gain, in case of low weight

  •     achieving full growth potential

  •     appropriate weight reduction where necessary

  •     reduce pain, stomach and intestinal complaints

  •     tailor-made nutritional advice that meets your child's needs

 

improving the quality of life of your child with an autoimmune disorder and reduce her / his complaints is our firts priority

Lifestyle program "Healthy weight"

 

 

In our 6 months "Healthy Weight" program you work together (or on your own) with your fit buddy to find the healthiest version of yourself. Each of you with his or her own goal. You can choose your fit buddy yourself: it can be your partner, your best friend or someone else close to you. Individually or together with someone else! Everything is possible! Participate and achieve your desired weight not with diet, but by learning to eat differently. Love your self!

 

 

Coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)

 

 

Once you have a diagnosis of coeliac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis or gluten sensitivity, it is important that you follow a gluten-free diet. Have you just been diagnosed and can't see the trees for the woods anymore? Get in touch with us! Our dietician is specialized in coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity.

 

What is the Difference Between Coeliac Disease and Not-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)? Although the complaints may resemble each other, there is one big difference. In people with celiac disease, the intestine is damaged when they ingest gluten. This does not happen in people with gluten sensitivity.

 

People with gluten sensitivity have symptoms or complaints that are reminiscent of celiac disease. These can include; abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, migraines, bowel, skin, joint and airway problems or fatigue. The symptoms can be very diverse and vary from person to person.

 

Unlike coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity cannot be tested through your general practitioner. This can be tested by our dietitian trough elimination-provocation diet or by an intolerance blood test. Do you experience complaints? We will help you on your way.

 

The dietitian at Dietitian Practice Vitalarium specializes in diet for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

 

How do you pronounce coeliac? 

 

Coeliac is pronounced see-liac.

We are recognised by the dietitian network of the Dutch Coeliac Association

Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS)

 

 

Do you suffer from nagging, cramping or stabbing pain in your stomach? Bloating, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea or constipation? Do you have to stay home again because you already have diarrhea or are constipated? Tired of walking around feeling bloated and full?

Then you may suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (also known as IBS or IBS). Certain dietary changes can ensure that the complaints diminish and can even disappear.

 

Limiting foods with a lot of FODMAPs in the diet can reduce IBS-related complaints. It is important to follow this diet under the guidance of a dietitian. This is to investigate as accurately as possible which food is causing the complaints. But also to ensure that you follow a complete diet. If you simply avoid all FODMAP-rich products, you run the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

 

Food sensitivities and intolerances

 

 

There are several reasons for seeing a dietitian. For example because you suffer from a difficult stool. stomach pain or diarrhea. Maybe, because there is a food hypersensitivity? By mapping the diet, we can find out whether nutrition is the problem. We then draw up appropriate advice together. Food hypersensitivity is divided into two forms: allergic food hypersensitivity and non-allergic food hypersensitivity. The allergic form is also called a food allergy and the non-allergic form is also called a food intolerance. An allergic food hypersensitivity is treated by removing foods containing the allergen from your child's diet. Non-allergic food hypersensitivity is treated by an elimination / challenge diet. By means of this elimination-provocation diet, we can rule out any food intolerances.

If you suffer from one or more of the following complaints, please contact our dietitian to make an appointment.

 

  •      Abdominal pain and cramps

  •      Constipation and /or diarrhea

  •      Bloated feeling

  •      Nausea

  •      Heartburn

  •      Vomit

  •      Unintentional loss of bowel movements

 

Autoimmun disorders

 

 

In our practice you can also get nutrition and diet advice by autoimmune disorders. The low-grade inflammation in these conditions can be positively influenced trough healthy lifestyle.

People with autoimmune conditions such as Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alopecia, MS, Psoriasis, Asthma or other immune disorders require specific dietary treatment. These conditions may seem unrelated. For example, they express themselves in different body parts. But they all have one thing in common: the immune system is not working as it should. Autoimmune diet therapy is a special mix of diet, stress and lifestyle adjustments. All this with the aim of restoring your immune system, so that you can experience good health again. 

 

What are the most common symptoms? In most cases, chronic inflammation of the organs or joints plays a role in an autoimmune disease. Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, pain and a generally miserable feeling are also associated with these types of disorders. Furthermore, gastrointestinal complaints are common in children and adults with autoimmune disorders. This is not surprising, considering that 80% of our immune cells are located in the intestines. The dietitian can help you achieve the following goals:

 

 

 

  •      appropriate weight gain, in case of low weight

  •      appropriate weight reduction where necessary

  •      reduce pain, stomach and intestinal complaints

  •      tailor-made nutritional advice that meets your needs

Crohn's disease

Rheumatoid artritis

Ulcerative colitis

Multiple sclerose

Lupus

Psoriasis

Alopecia

Diabetes type 1 

Other  

Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

 

 

PCOS, or Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, occurs in 5 to 10 percent of all women and can lead to all kinds of unpleasant complaints. A healthy weight and a good diet can help to significantly reduce symptoms.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting 9% to 18% of women of childbearing age. Despite its high prevalence, PCOS is often overlooked and under-treated.

 

A balanced diet helps reduce and control some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome and can aid in weight management by regulating insulin levels. Finding the right diet to address the symptoms of PCOS can be a complex process and must be tailored to each person's symptoms and lifestyle.

 

Fertility

 

A healthy weight can increase the chance of a natural pregnancy and have a healthy baby. For both men and women, a healthy diet, regular exercise and even losing a few pounds (if gaining weight is necessary) can increase the chances of pregnancy.

Tailored weight management program and other diet-focused therapies can be an important aid in conceiving. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that by changing five or more aspects of a woman's diet, women with irregular or absent ovulation reduced their risk of infertility by 80%.

The dietitian at Dietitian Practice Vitalarium has a natural approach to fertility. Trough the right food choices, she works together with the woman (and her partner) towards the following points:

 

  •    Help regulate the ovulation cycle by affecting weight (too low or too high)

  •     Improve the health of female eggs and male sperm

  •     Improve the chance of getting pregnant

  •     Improve the chances of having a baby to term

  •     Improve the chances of a healthy baby

 

 

Endometriosis

 

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammation of the reproductive organs,

causing tissues to grow in different parts of the body, usually in the pelvic area. Estrogen is the hormone that stimulates endometrioma growth, which can affect the health of a woman's egg, block the fallopian tubes, and prevent embryos from settling in the uterine lining.

30-50% of women with endo are infertile. Because many women are missed in diagnosis, 30% of women are not diagnosed until they have fertility problems.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for endo, but laparoscopic surgery to remove adhesions, cysts, endometriomas, and nodules can help if you are trying to start a family.

The main symptoms of endometriosis are (although they differ per woman):

 

  •     Pelvic pain, especially around the menstrual cycle (including before or after)

  •     Pain during sex

  •     Abdominal, back, or pelvic pain

  •     Heavy or irregular bleeding

  •     Bleeding longer than usual

  •     Changes in bowel habits

  •     Changes in urination habits

  •     Bloated feeling

  •     Fatigue or low energy, especially during menstruation

 

 

What can we achieve with nutrition?

 

  •      Balancing your hormone system

  •      Avoiding foods that can cause inflammation

  •      As little stress as possible on your body, so that your immune system is reactivated

  •      Avoidance of toxins in food (hormones, pesticides)

  •      Detoxification (your liver is the organ that gets rid of excess hormones)

  •      Giving your body the right nutrition so that your body can heal itself