Chronic diseases have been prevalent in our society for far too long. Diet-related diseases are the leading causes of death in the U.S. and make up a majority of healthcare costs. Lighter Health helps individuals and families make simple, long-term modifications to their diet that can result in clinically significant changes in their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and reduced risk for type 2 diabetes.
of Americans have at least one chronic condition
Americans die each year from a preventable chronic disease
in healthcare costs could be saved by prescribing personalized nutrition plans for patients
Diets centered around evidence-based nutrition programs are the key to combating and eliminating preventable chronic diseases. According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, “For the treatment, reversal, and prevention of lifestyle-related chronic disease, the ACLM recommends an eating plan based predominantly on a variety of minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.” Eating a whole foods, plant-based diet can lead to clinically promising health outcomes.
lower risk in diabetes
more effective at decreasing HbA1c than traditional protocols
decrease in the likelihood of a second cardiac event if a first one has already occurred
Lighter Health is a comprehensive intervention program designed to address chronic disease risk through the adoption of plant-based nutrition programs and clinically-proven health principles.
Members are enrolled in the Lighter Health program that best meets their health & medical needs.
Lighter Health personalizes the program to suit individual preferences, health conditions, and health goals.
A Lighter Health Coach will guide and support members to maximize adherence and health outcomes.
You along with Lighter Health Coaches and RDNs can monitor the patient data in order to provide applicable feedback and support for optimal health outcomes and sustainable change.
Outcomes from an intervention program led by a certified health coach utilizing Lighter Health's evidence based nutrition platform showed:
71% of participants increased fruit and vegetable intake by 2+ servings per day
100% of participants saw a reduction in total cholesterol (Avg. decrease of 26 mg/dL)
83% of participants saw a reduction in blood pressure (Avg. decrease of 11 mmHg systolic blood pressure)
79% of participants saw a reduction in weight (Avg. weight loss of 6% of total body weight)
Internal evaluation program conducted over an 8 week timeframe. Outcomes are likely the result of multiple lifestyle changes, including diet. Although Lighter Health solely focuses on nutrition, the health coach included comprehensive lifestyle education, goal-setting, and social support in the overall program delivery.
Our company’s focus on achieving better health outcomes by leveraging plant-based nutrition programs is why organizations choose to partner with Lighter Health. If you’d like to find out more about how we can help improve the lives of those who you inspire, please contact us to learn more regarding the specifics of how effective our platform truly is.