What services does Life Cycle Nutrition offer?

Life Cycle Nutrition offers life-changing nutrition counseling through individual coaching sessions and group nutrition programs provided by highly qualified registered dietitians. Appointments can be conducted via telehealth or in-person at our Omaha location. Our specialties include eating disorders, diabetes, kidney disease, and overall wellness.

How can a registered dietitian help me with my health and wellness goals?

A registered dietitian is a valuable partner for navigating the complexities of nutrition to enhance your overall physical and mental wellbeing. Through personalized goal setting, nutrition education, cooking and meal prep tips, behavior change guidance, and ongoing support and accountability, the dietitians at Life Cycle Nutrition will help you reach your personal health goals. If you have specific health conditions, registered dietitians offer specialized guidance for chronic disease management.

What can I expect during a nutrition consultation?

During an initial consultation, your dietitian will complete a thorough nutrition assessment, including information about your health history, dietary patterns, lifestyle, and specific goals. Based on the assessment, your dietitian will collaborate with you to develop a personalized nutrition plan, set realistic goals, provide education, and offer resources for success.

What is intuitive eating, and how can it improve my relationship with food?

Intuitive eating is a weight-inclusive, evidence-based framework that promotes a healthy relationship with food. Developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, it helps you heal from the effects of chronic dieting and restrictive eating patterns, focusing on body cues, unlearning food rules, emotional eating, body respect, and gentle nutrition.

How can nutrition counseling help manage eating disorders?

Nutrition counseling is essential for eating disorder recovery, supporting normalized eating patterns, stable body weight, and a healthier relationship with food. It includes education on nutritional needs, meal planning guidance, and goal setting tailored to one's specific condition and recovery goals.

What are the best dietary strategies for managing chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease?

A registered dietitian tailors nutrition plans based on individual needs and preferences. Expertise in kidney disease or diabetes nutrition ensures that the dietary strategies are personalized and effective for each person.

How can nutrition support heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases?

A heart-healthy diet can support blood pressure control and cholesterol management, helping with cardiovascular disease prevention. The dietitians at Life Cycle Nutrition in Omaha help clients make sustainable dietary changes to promote heart health.

What specialized nutritional care is available for children and adolescents?

Life Cycle Nutrition provides specialized care for children and adolescents, helping them establish healthy eating habits for balanced growth and well-being. We address unique dietary needs, including food allergies, picky eating, and specific health concerns, through personalized nutrition plans.

What nutrition approaches can help with digestive health and gastrointestinal disorders?

Nutrition strategies for digestive health are highly individualized. A low-FODMAP diet may be recommended for IBS, but consulting a registered dietitian is crucial for personalized dietary guidance for gut health and food intolerances.

How do I get started with nutrition counseling?

You can schedule a consultation online or by calling our office at 402-509-3500. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments. After the initial session, we schedule follow-ups to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Does insurance cover nutrition services?

Most insurance covers nutrition services, often at 100%. Life Cycle Nutrition accepts most insurance providers and is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Aetna, and more. We offer insurance verification for coverage inquiries—just complete our Insurance Benefit Inquiry Form.

Can I book virtual or in-person appointments for nutrition counseling?

We offer both virtual and in-person appointments. In-person consultations are available at our Omaha office, while telehealth options provide convenience for remote clients. Each type of appointment includes expert, personalized guidance tailored to your needs.

Resources

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Handouts

Do’s and Don’ts for Parents or Caregivers of Children with Eating Disorders – download here

4 Hacks to End Overeating- download here

Facebook Groups

Nutrition Support for Caregivers of Children with Eating Disorders- visit here

Videos

Family Meal Support- watch here
Eva Musby- watch here
Family Eating Disorder Help- watch here
Help Your Child Eat With Trust, Not Logic: The Bungee Jump (Anorexia & Other Eating Disorders)- watch here
Mental Health Foundations (EFFT Resources)- watch here

Books

Eating Disorder Recovery Books

Life without ED by Jenni Schaefer
Sick Enough by Dr. Gaudiani
Feed Yourself by Leslie Schilling
8 Keys to Eating Disorder Recovery by Carolyn Costin
Eating Disorders Sourcebook by Carolyn Costin
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat by Michelle May
Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover! by Tabitha Farrar
Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita Johnston
Affirming ME, diminishing ed by Emily Estes

Eating Disorder Recovery Books For Families

When Your Teen Has An Eating Disorder by Lauren Mulheim
Surviving an Eating Disorder, Strategies for Families and Friends by Michele Siegel, John Bresman, and Margo Weinshel
Help Your Teenager Beat and Eating Disorder by James Lock and Daniel Le Grange
How to Nourish Your Child Through and Eating Disorder by Crosbie and Sterling
Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders: How to Help Your Child Eat and Be Well by Eva Musby
Brave Girl Eating: A family’s Struggle with Anorexia by Harriet Brown

Body Image Books

More Than a Body by Lexie & Lindsay Kite
Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield
Breaking Free From Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good by Jess Connolly
Body Respect by Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor
Body Image Inside Out: A revolutionary Approach to Body Image Healing by Deb Schachter and Whitney Otto
The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary McBride

Workbooks

Body Image Workbook by Thomas Cash
Body Image Workbook for teens by Julia Taylor and Melissa Atkins Wardy
Acceptance-Based Approaches for Weight Concerns

Health and Nutrition Books

Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
The Wellness Trap by Christy Harrison
Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon
“You Just Need to Lose Weight”: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon
Dietland by Sarai Walker

Websites

Maudsley Parents- Visit site
F.E.A.S.T.- Visit site
National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)- Visit site
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)- Visit site
Academy of Eating Disorders- Visit site
Alliance of Eating Disorders- Visit site
Eating Disorder Coalition- Visit site
Eating Disorder Hope- Visit site