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
March 18, 2024
13 Fruits and Vegetables That Look Like The Body Part They Support
Medically reviewed by Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDNEver heard of the saying, "You are what you eat"? It may b...
March 6, 2024
Dietitian Rebecca Simpson Answers Your Questions about Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Prevention
Medically reviewed by Rebecca Simpson, MS, RD, LDNIn 2024, the American Cancer Society anticipates 106,59...
March 6, 2024
Weight Management Takes a Whole Family Approach
When children are struggling with excess weight, finding the right path forward requires looking at the w...
March 4, 2024
Diabetes in Adulthood with Melissa Capps, RN
The sugar, Mr. D, Mellitus and sweet blood are just a few monikers for type 2 diabetes, often diagnosed i...
February 15, 2024
Falling for Flavor — Delicious Seasonal Spices That Are Healthy Too
Fall and winter in North Carolina are a perfect time to get cozy by the fire with warm, seasonal beverages, baked goods and dishes made with some classic, flavorful spices. The good news is that many of these popular ‘cold weather’ spices that can fill your home with scents of the season also offer numerous heart healthy benefits.
January 24, 2024
Game Day Recipe Swaps
From the Super Bowl to March Madness, it’s game day season. WakeMed registered dietitian Monika Kraus and WakeMed dietic intern Maggie Darden want to help you make choices that are good for your heart. You can enjoy foods that are a tantalizing touchdown for your tastebuds — without being artery clogging, heartburn-inducing takedowns for your […]
December 31, 2023
Can Food Deprivation Lead to Weight Gain? A "Q and A" with Dr. Deepti Sharma
“New year, new you.” That’s the saying, and for many, this means it’s time to lose weight. A couple of methods are especially popular in January: January is often a month for fasting since it is viewed as a cleansing and detox ritual. Calorie-cutting fad diets are another popular method. Yet, have you ever cut […]
December 28, 2023
A Cold Weather Superfood Hearty Heart-Healthy Sweet Potatoes
One of nature’s heartiest veggies is the humble sweet potato, and fortunately for us, it’s one of North Carolina’s signature crops. In fact, NC is the top sweet potato producer in the country and has been since 1971 — thanks to our hot, moist climate and rich, fertile soil. If you’re seeking a dish that […]