EAT WELL • LIVE WELL
The Environment & Food Choices Influence the
Function of Your Genes/Genetics
The scientific study of the interaction of nutrition and genes, especially with regard to the prevention or treatment of disease.
THE FOUR KEYS
Primary
Food
It’s easy to overlook all the things that contribute to our sense of nourishment and fulfillment. It’s not just the food we eat that affects our health, but all the other factors present in our daily lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity, and a spiritual awareness are essential forms of nourishment. When these “primary foods” are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary. I will support you in achieving all your goals, from eating the right foods for your body to living an inspired, fulfilling life.
Bio-Individuality
The concept of bio-individuality is the idea that each of us has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I’ll support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background.
Crowding
Out
Many nutrition experts just give their clients a list of foods to avoid and foods to eat, which explains why so many people are turned off by nutrition. My approach is different – by eating and drinking foods that are good for you, you will naturally have less room and desire for unhealthy foods. Simply put, you will “crowd out” the unhealthy food in your diet. This takes a little practice to make happen, but I will support you all the way.
Deconstructing Cravings
Cravings play a critical role in understanding what your body needs and shouldn’t be ignored. When you learn how to deconstruct your cravings and understand what they’re really telling you, you will be able to reclaim a sense of balance and harmony. Here are 6 common causes of food cravings:
- You are stressed, anxious, or sad. Chronic stress increases the level of the hormone cortisol, which suppresses immune function and increases appetite – especially for sweet carbs.
- You are tired.
- Your blood sugar is low.
- Your hormones are out of balance.
- You are dehydrated.
- You have a nutrient imbalance.