Food for Thought

Join Mammoth Hospital registered dietician Casey Michel in exploring the science and evidence behind nutrition and healthy eating recommendations to prevent, treat, and reverse disease and optimize health and wellness. Each session explores a general nutrition or healthy eating topic with time to mingle, ask questions, and discuss experiences.

Participants interested in a comprehensive, individualized nutrition assessment, treatment plan, and counseling services may contact Mammoth Hospital Nutritional Services at 760-924-4214 to schedule an appointment.

Discussion Topics

    • Dietary guidelines

    • Macronutrients & micronutrients

    • Portions & meal timing

    • Supplementation

    • Hydration & detoxification

    • Developing positive relationships with food

    • Honoring culture, traditions, & holidays

    • Integrating social & family eating

    • Intuitive & mindful eating

    • Travel & eating out

    • Allergies, intolerances, & sensitivities

    • Ketogenic

    • Paleo(lithic)

    • Vegan

    • Vegetarian

  • Recommended diets for prevention, treatment, and/or reversal of:

    • Cancer

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    • Dementia

    • (Pre) Diabetes

    • Inflammatory Disease

    • Kidney Disease

    • Osteoporosis

  • Dietary considerations for special populations including:

    • Infants, toddlers, children

    • Teenagers

    • Pre & Postnatal

    • Breastfeeding

    • (Peri) Menopausal

    • Seniors

    • Cooking tips

    • Meal & snack ideas

    • Meal planning

    • Safe food handling & preparation

    • Shopping on a budget

    • Cardio & Endurance Training

    • Strength Training

    • Races & Competition

    • Team Sports

    • Recovery

    • Behavior change science

    • Disordered eating

    • Relative energy deficit (RED-S)

    • Intersection of nutrition, physical activity, & mental health (thoughts/emotions/behavior)