Vegetarian Diet
Have you decided to change your lifestyle and eat plant-based foods for your health, the environment, or ethical reasons? The challenge is making sure you are getting adequate amounts of protein, calcium, and vitamins in your diet. Our dietitians are experts at guiding you through this major lifestyle change. With detailed individual counseling, our dietitians assist people in making appropriate changes to their diets while still conforming to taste and cultural preferences.
Dietitians can provide guidance on how to modify recipes to make them healthier, introduce you to new grains, beans, greens and more, and suggest easy preparations for healthy foods to help you take this significant step towards health.
Convenient Appointments
WakeMed Outpatient Dietitians offer convenient appointments to fit your schedule with office hours from 8 am to 4 pm.
Insurance
Dietary and nutrition services are being offered as a covered service more frequently by health insurance providers. Check with your insurance carrier today.
Schedule an Appointment
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call or have your physician FAX a referral to us. Insurance coverage and costs may vary.
Phone: 919-350-7000, option 1, then option 3
FAX: 919-350-8959
Ask A Dietitian
WakeMed dietitians are ready to provide helpful information on a variety of topics. Wondering which protein bar is best? Confused about what you heard/read in a recent nutrition news story or article? Is eating organic foods better for my health?
E-mail your question to AskADietitian@wakemed.org.
Nutrition Blogs
November 1, 2024
Defying the Odds: Baby Oliver's 130 Days in the NICU
Maddie and her husband, Craig, were elated to learn they were pregnant with their first child. At around ...
November 1, 2024
Plant-based Holiday Eating
What’s your favorite holiday dish? According to a 2020 Statista survey, the top five American dishes are turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, bread and ham. Is your mouth watering yet because most of America is ready to pile it on? No doubt, the holidays are synonymous with delicious, wholesome and satisfying dishes. However, our favorite dishes […]
September 24, 2024
Foods for Breast Cancer Prevention
Medically Reviewed by Rebecca Simpson, MS, RD, LDNAccording to the American Cancer Society, "About 13 per...
September 12, 2024
Weight Loss Drugs And Tummy Issues
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September 3, 2024
Stress-Free Suppers
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August 14, 2024
Healthy Habits for a Happy School Year
Each new school year comes with a mix of excitement, challenges and checklists for families. Whether your...
June 17, 2024
160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story
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March 18, 2024
13 Fruits and Vegetables That Look Like The Body Part They Support
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