Many Americans, having grown up in the post-war era, truly do not know which foods are healthy and which ones are not,
nor have they been able to develop a taste for healthy foods. Starting with nursing, the mothers of the 50ties were made
to believe that the very best nutrition they could give their family had to come out of a package. Home made meals were
considered old-fashioned and less nutritious, TV-dinners and processed foods in general were the big shining stars on the
nutritional horizon. Given that we develop dietary patterns and taste preferences in our childhood years, it is no wonder
that so many American adults today still dislike the tastes of vegetables and feel that they are being deprived if they cannot
have their Twinkie and eat it too! For this reason attempting to change ones eating habits all at once will surely fail. Dietary
changes need to be introduced very gradually, at each individuals own pace. Patience is key. For all of us, food is a source
of great pleasure and satisfies many of our senses. It is of great importance to keep this in mind when making dietary changes;
being introduced to new types of food, if anything, should bring a greater sense of pleasure rather then a sense of deprivation.
Most popular diets either rely on reducing calories, which often leaves the individual feeling hungry, or they ban a list of food,
which surely makes us crave them even more. Neither of those two approaches will lead to positive changes in the long run.
Eating well should not have to be rocket science, as a matter of fact the goal is to have it become second nature, not
something we have to think about all the time!

Smart dietary changes should work with the physiology of the body rather then against it. Taking into account such things
as body metabolism, brain chemicals and blood-sugar balance are key in creating a sense of well-being rather then
deprivation as a result of the changes made.

“Eating for Health and Wellness,” offers individual one-on –one consultations designed to help you understand all aspects of healthy eating. You will learn such basic things as how to read food labels and what to look for in choosing a food product. You will learn which foods and food ingredients lead to food cravings and weight gain by stimulating certain brain chemicals and which foods lead to inflammation in the body. You will be introduced to foods that contribute to long-term optimal health and keep degenerative diseases at bay. All of the sessions are designed with the individual’s needs, food preferences and life style in mind. The sessions include lots of great handouts, food-tasting, shopping lists, etc. The program is very hands-on, empowering and most of all FUN!

This is a great program for individuals who are looking to improve their well-being and address health issues such as: