Healthy Lifestyle Coaching

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said Benjamin Franklin.

Education and awareness are your best defense to prevent nutrition-related problems (including inadequate intake, eating disorders, and obesity) to live a healthy life.

Unfortunately, getting the right nutrition information is a daunting task. The average person is bombarded routinely with a new diet book, TV ads, testimonials from friends about a new miracle product, or an endorsement of a discovery by a celebrity or pseudo-expert.

A healthy lifestyle can be as simple as food and water. Everyone will tell you that hydration and proper nutrition are the foundation of good health.

You need water to stay hydrated and you need the right food to stay healthy. But if you have a condition such as type 2 diabetes, the metabolic syndrome, or autoimmune disease, then you need something more specific. That’s where a clinical nutritionist is essential to advise you on making food choices that can help you manage and potentially reverse or put in remission these conditions.

A balanced diet is a vague term when it comes to nutrition. Unfortunately, when you have a health condition that needs to be managed, it’s imperative to be specific and chose foods and food combinations that will promote health and target the condition. Weight loss is a good start if you carry more pounds than you need, but it’s not necessarily the answer to tackle an autoimmune disease or even type 2 diabetes. As matter of fact, many people with type 2 diabetes are thin.

The answer is simple: always chose foods high in micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and low in macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, but adequate in proteins) and don’t forget fiber.

Did You Know?

• Potatoes are actually a healthful food despite the high carbohydrates content
• The brain runs 100 percent on glucose and carbohydrates are the best way to obtain it
• The body does not store excess proteins
• Taking antacids can deplete you of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, iron, and calcium
• The best way to reduce your appetite is to be well nourished

Our nutrition sessions include a grocery store tour where you learn to shop for the best quality ingredients, read labels and see behind the advertising—plus tips to do it all without spending hours in grocery stores. Best of all, you’ll enjoy doing it in a fun, dynamic, and friendly, environment.