Dietary intervention is foundational to obesity care. We help patients implement realistic, enjoyable eating patterns that create a sustainable calorie deficit while improving metabolic health.
Dietetic Advice
Core Principles of Dietetic Intervention
• Energy balance: typical targets are 500–1,000 kcal/day deficit (≈0.5–1 kg/week).
• Macronutrients: tailoring carbs, fats and protein to optimise satiety and glycaemic control.
• Food quality: whole foods, fibre‑rich choices, minimal ultra‑processed foods and added sugars.
• Eating patterns: options include time‑restricted eating or intermittent fasting when appropriate.
• Behaviour: mindful eating, stimulus control, stress/sleep management, relapse planning.
Clinical Diet Models (Overview)
• Low‑carbohydrate (e.g., ketogenic/Atkins): appetite suppression and insulin reduction; may be difficult to sustain.
• Low‑fat: simple to follow; emphasise whole‑grain, legume‑rich choices to avoid refined carbs.
• Mediterranean: heart‑healthy baseline; weight loss depends on calorie control.
• DASH: effective for hypertension; supports weight loss with planning.
• Very‑low‑calorie diets (≤800 kcal/day): short‑term, medically supervised only.
• Intermittent fasting: timing‑based structure that some patients find easier than calorie counting.
• High‑protein: enhances satiety and preserves lean mass during weight loss.
• Plant‑based: high fibre/low energy density; plan B12, iron and omega‑3.
Why Dr. Spyros Panagiotopoulos?
Working with specialist dietitians, Mr. Panagiotopoulos ensures that nutrition plans are individualised, culturally sensitive and aligned with each patient’s medical profile for durable results.