Nutrition Training

My Approach to Nutrition

Fuel <-> Enjoyment

The word “nutrition” evokes many different feelings and ideas, depending on unique experiences and beliefs. For me, I consider the most important facets to be the dichotomy between FUEL and ENJOYMENT. I hold the belief that most of the time I should eat with the priority of fueling my body properly. If I’m able to do this most of the time, there should be room in the diet for occasionally eating solely for enjoyment as well. But it’s a beautiful thing when you discover how tasty real food can be. You can have your fuel, and eat it, too.

Well then, which “real” foods?

Intuition and Plants

We all have an intuition for what our bodies need. But we also get hit with cravings for junk. This intuition is developed and refined when we intentionally take an account of how our body responds to various foods. Generally, we should be eating a variety of colorful fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains, which should make you feel energized and replenished. On the other hand, highly-processed foods often leave you feeling more tired than before.

Animal-based Foods?

In my humble opinion, I don’t believe that eating animal-based foods is essential for proper nutrition and good health. I have been vegan / plant-based for 11 years, and I’m feeling pretty good so far! Another compounding factor to consider, along with the lack of nutritional necessity, is the ethical dilemma in participating in the commercial, animal-based food systems we currently have in place. That being said, I don’t judge or force my omnivore clients to conform to a strict way of eating, but rather suggest an extra emphasis on nourishing, plant-based foods.

Those are my beliefs. Take them with a grain of Himalayan salt. If you believe this way of eating (whole-food plant-based, 80%+ of the time) would be good for you, but you don’t quite know how to accomplish this on your own, I can help.

• Get to a healthier body weight

• Reduce inflammation and digestive stress

• Learn new cooking techniques

• Incorporate new flavors into the routine

• Enjoy colorful, nutritious food!

The Medical Nutrition Therapy Process

Initial session - $150. ~one hour

1. Complete a dietary assessment,

2. Collaborate on setting goals,

3. Collaborate on a unique nutrition plan,

During the Medical Nutrition Therapy Initial Session, we will complete a dietary assessment, discuss medical history, cooking experience, preferences, time available, etc. This information will be used to design a uniquely tailored nutrition plan to help you improve your health. I’ll provide you with organizational tools and informational resources. 60-75 minutes.

Follow-up sessions - $75 each. ~half an hour

1. each week we’ll discuss a new nutrition-related topic

2. fine tune your nutrition practice

3. address any obstacles

4. make adjustments to effectively reach your goals

During Medical Nutrition Therapy Follow-up sessions, we discuss nutrient analyses, evaluate trajectory toward goals, troubleshoot any obstacles, discuss questions and concerns, and make adaptions to the plan as needed. 60-minute sessions. Larger investment = greater discount. Prices ranges from $106-125 per follow-up session.