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At Maniya Health, our primary care team believes nutrition is the foundation of long-term wellness — and we're making it more convenient than ever to access our expert guidance.
Whether you're trying to lose weight, manage a chronic condition, or simply feel your best, virtual nutrition consultations can help you stay on track from the comfort of your home.
Our registered dietitian, Ellen Cottone, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES has excellent experience empowering people to make healthier (and delicious!) choices.
Here are five benefits of virtual nutrition consultations and how to start with yours.
1. Get a personalized plan, anywhere you are
Virtual care doesn’t mean generic advice. Like our in-office visits, your nutrition consultation begins with a comprehensive review of your health, lifestyle, and lab results.
After your initial assessment, your Maniya Health registered dietitian creates a customized nutrition plan to help you reach your goals. Virtual follow-ups help ensure that your plan evolves with your needs.
2. Convenient check-ins keep you on track
Life gets busy, but that shouldn't stop you from prioritizing your health. Virtual visits make scheduling regular check-ins easier, whether at home, at work, or traveling.
These quick appointments allow your Maniya Health registered dietitian and nutritionist to adjust your plan, answer questions, and help you stay motivated.
3. Nutrition consultations lead to better symptom management
What you eat can help you manage conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and digestive issues. Virtual follow-ups allow your Maniya Health provider to monitor your symptoms and adjust dietary strategies based on how you’re feeling.
In some cases, nutrition can do more than help manage symptoms — it can help reverse certain conditions. For example, changing your diet and adopting a healthier lifestyle can reverse a prediabetes diagnosis and help you avoid developing type 2 diabetes altogether.
In fact, a recent meta-analysis found that people who received lifestyle modification interventions — including nutrition support — were 18% more likely to return to normal blood sugar levels than those in the control group. The data also showed that for every six people who received these interventions, one person was able to reverse their prediabetes.
This highlights the potential of early intervention and how even small changes can make a big difference in managing — and preventing — various conditions.
4. Get access to personalized advice that’s just right for you
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) provide more than just general advice — they deliver personalized nutrition guidance based on your unique health status, goals, and preferences.
Whether you need help calculating macronutrient targets, building a sustainable meal plan, trying a prescribed diet like DASH, or finding practical tips for preparing healthy food at home, Mona Manzar, RDN, and Ellen Cottone, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, can guide you.
Importantly, not everyone is licensed to create detailed, condition-specific meal plans, but RDNs are trained and qualified to do so. That makes virtual visits with an RDN a smart, convenient way to get professional, personalized support that fits your lifestyle.
5. Virtual nutrition consultations are more flexible with less stress
No commute, no waiting room, and no rushing from one place to another — virtual nutrition consultations fit your schedule and reduce the stress of getting to an appointment. It's health care that meets you where you are, literally.
How to get started with your virtual nutrition consultation
Ready to take control of your health through better nutrition? We make it easy! You can schedule a virtual nutrition consultation:
- By phone (609-581-9100)
- Through our online scheduling system
If you prefer in-person appointments, you can also book one at our Hamilton, Robbinsville, or Hopewell, New Jersey, locations.