Clinical Nutrition Center

11/19/2025

Dietitians Influence. Influencers Don't Qualify.

It's crucial to understand the difference between a Dietitian and everyone else in the wellness space.

Dietitians (RD/RDN) are the Gold Standard:
✅Rigorous Training: They must complete an accredited university degree, undergo 1,200+ hours of supervised clinical practice, and pass a national board exam.
✅Unique Qualification: This makes them uniquely qualified to interpret complex research, assess individual health needs, and provide safe, evidence-based, personalized nutrition guidance.

Influencers, Nutritionists, & Health Coaches (Everyone Else):
❌ No Standard Requirements: They do not have to meet the academic or clinical standards of a Dietitian.
⚠️ Source of Advice: Advice is often based on personal experiences, sponsorship, or trending topics—not rigorous, evidenced-based science.

⚠️ A Critical Distinction
Nutrition is a SCIENCE, not a trend. Most influencers and self-proclaimed "experts" rarely have the background to truly understand:

Metabolism & Biochemistry
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Nutrient Deficiencies
Long-term Health Impacts

Important Note on Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers (PAs and NPs): While your Primary Provider is deeply trained in medicine (diagnosing and treating disease), most receive minimal formal nutrition education. Their focus is not on designing individualized eating plans and supporting lifestyle changes—that's the Dietitian's specialty!

Schedule a follow up with one of our highly qualified RDs today!

11/11/2025

Delicious and seasonal pumpkin cheesecake bread. What is your favorite fall recipe?

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from CNC! Stay safe 👻

10/30/2025

Join us as we go through a full body resistance workout. All you need is yourself and your resistance bands! If you don't already have a set at home they are on sale now in the CNC store. Stay strong friends!

10/17/2025

15% off Soups at the CNC Store. Happy Fall Y'all!

10/09/2025

CNC products used in this video are available here: store.clinicalnutritioncenter.com/store/
New Direction Chocolate Shake packet
David Bar Blueberry Pie flavor
Strawberry Shortcake Protein Bar

08/13/2025

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08/06/2025

A High Protein, High Fiber Side Dish or Meal (CNC Dietitian and Patient Approved)

1 box of bean or red lentil pasta
1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
2 cups pre-washed kale/cabbage coleslaw blend- If you would like to replace it, simply use any coleslaw or broccoli slaw option. You may also use a mix of finely chopped kale, thin sliced cabbage and shredded carrots.
1.5 cups diced Persian or English cucumber
1 cup diced dill pickles
½ cup diced red onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
For the dressing:
¾ cup lowfat plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ cup dill pickle juice
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried dill
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions and rinse + drain chickpeas. Allow pasta to cool.
To a large bowl, add cooked pasta, chickpeas, kale slaw, cucumbers, pickles, red onion and fresh dill.
For the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients under the Dressing list. Instead of the fresh dill and dried dill and other dried ingredients/seasonings, you could use 2-3 tsp of Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Seasoning located by the other dry herbs/seasonings. Once fully combined- taste and adjust seasoning and vegetables to desired preferences.

06/09/2025

With the help of our Obesity Caucus, effective immediately, the AMA has just elevated Obesity as a Public Health Priority.

What does this mean? Resolution 427 called on the AMA to elevate obesity in their strategic plan. This will put obesity on equal footing as other critical diseases including hypertension and pre-diabetes.

Thank you to American Medical Association Caucus members, and to the for placing their trust in me to represent them at the AMA.

Well done!

06/04/2025

Is there still a role for older obesity medicines like phentermine and Contrave? Dr. Lazarus shares his opinions along with Courtney Younglove, M.D., FOMA, FACOG, DABOM and Shagun Bindlish MD FACP FOMA in this piece on MedScape by Alicia Gallegos.

Obesity specialists say first-generation anti-obesity medications often get a ‘bad wrap,’ but these drugs can be effective and cost-friendly for many patients.

05/29/2025

Get to know your CNC staff: Rebecca Groen
Rebecca has been CNC store clerk and protein shake expert for 2.5 years. To relax, she enjoys art. She stays active with gardening, walking and spending time outside. Her favorite CNC store item is a tie between the Salted Toffee Pretzel bar and the protein coffee. Her favorite thing about working for CNC is meeting new people and talking about fun recipes clients are using. A fun fact about Rebecca is that she is a very talented artist from chalk art to pumpkin sculptures she is always bringing a bit of art to our lives.

05/27/2025

Get to know your CNC Staff: Svetlana
Svetlana has been with CNC for 27 years and has been assistant office manager for the last 12 years. She enjoys taking trips with friends and family to relax. To stay active, she enjoys skiing and hiking. Her favorite item from CNC store is the Caramel Coca Bar but also gets the Chocolate Wafer Bar to take home to her husband. She loves working for CNC because she finds it very rewarding to see patient progress and happiness during their transformations for health. A fun fact about Svtlana is that she keeps her Christmas Tree up until February to continue the joy of the season.