Beyond Vitamin D: How Nutrients Affect Your Weight

Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition background in a variety of areas including: Eating Disorders, Weight Loss, Cardiac Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Food Intolerances/Allergies and Diabetes. Meg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Saint Joseph University in West Hartford, CT. Harmony With Food™ Radio Show on News Radio 920AM WHJJ and 104.7FM on the radio or stream it live every Saturday from 11am-12pm EST<br /><br />Did you know that the nutrients you need go far beyond Vitamin D and Iron? Deficiencies in nutrients can greatly impact your ability to lose weight and many other problems in the body. <br /><br /><br />I'm a believer in personalized nutrition, which is based on the concept that one size does not fit all. Differences in genetics, prenatal experience, health history, lifestyle, nutrient intake, metabolism, and our microbiome all contribute to how we respond to different therapeutic diets. <br /><br />That's why I use the Bio Unique Boutique. The testing I offer helps me figure out what your individual needs are so that I can create a therapeutic diet and nutrition strategy for you!<br /><br />Nutrient Deficiency<br /><br />Unfortunately, doctors don't get a lot of education on nutrition. In 4 years of schooling, only about 25% of medical doctors receive even 19 hours of nutrition education. According to Dr. Mark Hyman, up to 90% of Americans aren't getting enough of the nutrients that are critical for optimal health. Over 98% are deficient in Omega-3 fats, 80% in Vitamin D, 50% in magnesium, and 10% in Vitamin C. <br /><br />Impact of Specific Minerals on the Body<br /><br />Vitamin B12 - Controls energy production, gene expression, methylation, nerve function, and mood.<br /><br />Folate - Another important B vitamin that can be measured directly in the blood, but folate tells you much more about your folate status. <br /><br />Magnesium - Magnesium is required for over 300 chemical reactions in the body. It is