Nutrition Given Backseat in Healthcare: MD Podiatrist

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “It would be absurd to suggest that Americans aren’t interested in health and wellness. But how far will people go to attain this desirable state? A brief review of the sales of home gyms and gym memberships indicates the interest is there. Most of us are at least vaguely aware of the need for physical fitness. What about diet and nutrition? Most Americans are at least vaguely aware of the importance of nutrition. Still, despite the numerous articles written for the general public, many Americans remain confused and uncertain about the dangers and benefits of many foods. The numerous conflicting or uncertain studies on the topic make this understandable.”

“Nutrition is given a back seat in healthcare, geared as it is to the treatment of disease as opposed to the maintenance of health. But nutrition and prevention should go hand in hand, although both are given little more than lip service in clinics across the country. As a reminder, you are what you eat. How else does your body make those new cells? Eat well now…and live better later,’ says Dr. Michaels.