Nutrition Counseling & Support at Forbes Health
Your Personal Nutritional Counselor & Food Coach
Nutritional counseling and food coaching are essential components of a comprehensive weight loss and weight management program, which may also include medical weight loss treatments (<Medical Weight Loss>) and psychological support (<Psychological Counseling and Support>). Our accredited dietitians offer personalized guidance on meal planning, nutritional balance, lifestyle habits, and individual health and fitness goals. You can meet in person at our NYC and Greenwich locations or virtually via video.
Led by Dr. Forbes—a board-certified specialist in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss (<Non-Surgical Weight Loss>) and weight management (<Weight Management>)—our team takes a fully integrated approach. Our in-house nutrition experts work closely with Dr. Forbes to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring every patient benefits from a strong foundation of nutritional counseling and ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
At Forbes Precision Health, every new patient meets with a professional dietitian to review medical history, lifestyle habits, food preferences, and eating patterns. Your assigned dietitian works closely with Dr. Forbes to develop a personalized nutrition and food coaching plan designed to support weight loss, long-term weight management, and healthy longevity. Dietitians also help address key areas such as correcting vitamin deficiencies and optimizing intake of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber.
Nutritional counseling and food coaching may include:
Meal planning – creating meals tailored to your preferences, medical conditions, metabolic state, and caloric needs
Portion management – building awareness of what and how much you are eating
Better ways to eat – adopting slower, more mindful eating habits
Better food choices – replacing low-nutrient, calorie-dense foods with more nutritious options like nuts, yogurt, and whole-food sources
-
Making healthy food decisions and sustainable lifestyle changes is essential for achieving and maintaining weight loss. Beyond weight management, consistent nutritional guidance offers additional health benefits—helping stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of diabetes, improve energy levels, and support digestion and gut health through fiber-rich and probiotic foods.
Dr. Forbes and her team take a comprehensive, personalized approach to obesity and longevity care by integrating nutritional counseling and food coaching into every treatment plan. Book an in-person or virtual consultation (<Contact>) to learn how a Forbes Precision Health nutrition program and dedicated food coach can help you start—and stay on—your path to lasting weight loss and better health.