Functional Nutritionist in Manhattan

Optimizing how you nourish yourself based on your needs can be an overwhelming task without the professional guidance of a nutrition doctor. If you need help getting on the path to a healthier lifestyle, book an appointment with the leading functional nutritionist in Manhattan Dr. Philip Rabito. With a background in endocrinology, metabolism, and nutrition support, he has a keen understanding of what it takes to optimize nutrition for overall health. Dr. Rabito offers counseling on a variety of nutrition fronts including:

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Whether you’re just starting your nutrition journey, or need help refining your lifestyle, Dr Philip Rabito will find a plan that’s best for you.

Can a Functional Nutritionist Help Me Lose Weight?

Losing weight is one of the biggest challenges that you may face in terms of your health and wellness. There are so many roadblocks that can get in the way of achieving your goals, let alone biological factors that can influence your overall capacity to drop those extra pounds. The issue isn't always as easy as "calories in, calories out." This is where a functional nutritionist can help. 

Here in our New York City office, Dr. Rabito takes an integrative approach to weight loss. He doesn't simply prescribe a limited-calorie diet. He begins by investigating the underlying elements that could be contributing to weight gain. In this way, he sets up each and every patient for long-term success. In addition to understanding why you may be having a difficult time losing weight, working with a functional nutritionist will arm you with the adjustments that you need to make to your nutrition and lifestyle to gain better overall health. 

Why is it Important to Maintain a Healthy Weight?

Often, the primary goal of weight loss is to improve one's appearance. This is a worthy goal in and of itself but there is more to reaching a healthy weight than feeling better about how you look. By reaching and maintaining a weight that is aligned with your body frame and composition, you can significantly reduce your risk of several potentially serious conditions. Examples include cancer, infertility, joint issues, diabetes, gout, kidney disease, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, heart disease, and more. 

How is a Functional Nutritionist Different than a Nutritionist or Dietician?

You are unique not only in your health history that's been handed down from previous generations of your ancestors but also in your lifestyle and environment. Any dietary plan that you implement should be as unique as you. This is one way in which functional nutrition services can be a significant benefit to your health.

A conventional nutritionist is thoroughly trained to know and follow the guidelines set forth by the USDA. A dietician can help you set realistic and sustainable goals met through a dietary framework that includes healthy foods. Working with a dietician, you may gain a better understanding of food in general, including which foods are better choices than others and why (beyond calories). You may receive meal plans that are customized for your current goals while also learning how to make food choices that help you reach them. This is good, but it might be better. 

The framework within which a functional nutritionist works is broader. It involves a holistic approach that considers the many factors that are contributing to health concerns. A functional nutritionist looks at your stress levels, your lifestyle, your genetics, any preexisting conditions you may have, and more. This framework looks at you as a whole person, not only at your symptoms. In this way, the root causes of your symptoms are treated using food as the natural medicine. Correcting nutritional deficiencies restores the body to a more balanced state, improving not only your symptoms but your general sense of wellness as you go through life. 

Can a Functional Nutritionist Help Me Lose Weight?

Losing weight is one of the biggest challenges that you may face in terms of your health and wellness. There are so many roadblocks that can get in the way of achieving your goals, let alone biological factors that can influence your overall capacity to drop those extra pounds. The issue isn't always as easy as "calories in, calories out." This is where a functional nutritionist can help. 

Here in our New York City office, Dr. Rabito takes an integrative approach to weight loss. He doesn't simply prescribe a limited-calorie diet. He begins by investigating the underlying elements that could be contributing to weight gain. In this way, he sets up each and every patient for long-term success. In addition to understanding why you may be having a difficult time losing weight, working with a functional nutritionist will arm you with the adjustments that you need to make to your nutrition and lifestyle to gain better overall health. 

Why is it Important to Maintain a Healthy Weight?

Often, the primary goal of weight loss is to improve one's appearance. This is a worthy goal in and of itself but there is more to reaching a healthy weight than feeling better about how you look. By reaching and maintaining a weight that is aligned with your body frame and composition, you can significantly reduce your risk of several potentially serious conditions. Examples include cancer, infertility, joint issues, diabetes, gout, kidney disease, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, heart disease, and more. 

How is a Functional Nutritionist Different than a Nutritionist or Dietician?

You are unique not only in your health history that's been handed down from previous generations of your ancestors but also in your lifestyle and environment. Any dietary plan that you implement should be as unique as you. This is one way in which functional nutrition services can be a significant benefit to your health.

A conventional nutritionist is thoroughly trained to know and follow the guidelines set forth by the USDA. A dietician can help you set realistic and sustainable goals met through a dietary framework that includes healthy foods. Working with a dietician, you may gain a better understanding of food in general, including which foods are better choices than others and why (beyond calories). You may receive meal plans that are customized for your current goals while also learning how to make food choices that help you reach them. This is good, but it might be better. 

The framework within which a functional nutritionist works is broader. It involves a holistic approach that considers the many factors that are contributing to health concerns. A functional nutritionist looks at your stress levels, your lifestyle, your genetics, any preexisting conditions you may have, and more. This framework looks at you as a whole person, not only at your symptoms. In this way, the root causes of your symptoms are treated using food as the natural medicine. Correcting nutritional deficiencies restores the body to a more balanced state, improving not only your symptoms but your general sense of wellness as you go through life. 

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" The best doctor a patient could have. Treats you as a person, not a disease. An atmosphere that puts a patient (the whole person) at ease. Caring, conversational, and a friendly manner enables the patient to discuss their medical problems and be reassured of his medical care in return."

Schedule Your Functional Nutrition Consultation In NYC!

Contact Us Today to Set Up an Appointment With Our Functional Nutritionist MD in Manhattan. Call our office at 877.703.3775 today or fill out the form on our contact page. Dr. Rabito and his talented staff look forward to serving you!

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