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EATING FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS:  
 

What is “healthy eating”? Unfortunately Americans, more then any other population, seem to be thoroughly confused in this regard.

64% of American adults are either overweight or obese and additionally 15% of children and adolescents are currently considered overweight. Obesity and all the diseases related to it have become an epidemic in the U.S.

Multiple sub-clinical deficiencies are common in individuals who eat a typical American diet, characterized by its many excesses alongside its lack of essential nutrients, which leads to biochemical chaos and overall poor health.

Approximately 45% of women and 30% of men reportedly are trying
to loose weight at any given time. There are countless books and programs available promising the “permanent weight loss solution”
and “the ultimate diet cure”. Articles on weight loss and “eating light” can be found in every magazine. Supermarket shelves are filled
with low fat foods.

So why, given all the available information and products, are we then seeing a steady rise in health problems related to diet and nutrition?

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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:

- Arthritis
- Blood-sugar imbalance
- Cancer prevention
- Digestive Issues
- Heart disease
- Weight loss


SERVICES:  


• Individualized Integrative Nutritional Consultations

Individual consultations are the right choice for individuals looking to address specific health goals. These personal sessions provide clients with plans based solely on their needs. Includes a careful analysis of the individuals current eating habits, problems resulting from that and solutions to address those issues.



• Family Plans

The family program helps you creates an overall healthy kitchen and food plan based on your family’s lifestyle and health goals. You learn ways to help kids eat healthy and simplify mealtime by everyone eating the same meal.



• Weight Management

Ideal for those individuals with weight loss concerns and seeking guidance. A practical and customized program is delivered in phases to ensure life-long lifestyle changes are made. As we build on successes, clients are encouraged by immediate results. This "hand-holding" program includes several sessions.



• Rejuvenating Juice Fast/Detox

For individuals looking to do a cleansing fast. Includes detailed plans for the fast itself as well as support in breaking the fast.

All programs include education and goal setting, anti-inflammatory diet basics, understanding food labels, pantry cleaning and shopping lists. Personalized grocery shopping trips and house calls are available by request.





- Study: Check with counselor monthly to keep weight off