a delicious, Nourishing diet is the cornerstone to good health...
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....yet many tend to place it a distant last on the priority list. We happily sign up for gym membership and personal trainers and embark on physical challenges such as marathons, tall peak climbs and multi kilometre ocean swims, often without a lot of thought to the burden this places on our bodies' nutrient requirements. Good nutrition is performance enhancing, physically and mentally. It can make you feel vital and energised. Poor nutrition can make you feel sluggish, moody and flat. Taking food too seriously can become a chore and the enjoyment of sharing a simple meal with friends can become a minefield of dos and don'ts. Eating consciously is like meditating, you need to keep recentering and eating what makes you feel vibrant and energetic most of the time. BUT don't beat yourself up if a night out on the town tempts you to steer off course or God forbid eat a piece of chicken (that's not necessarily organic - I struggle with this one!) There is a fine balance and your sanity, at the end of the day, needs to reign. I am not a psychologist but am very conscious of the hazy area between knowing what to eat to fuel your body and mind emotionally and physically and using nutrition as a crutch for emotional and mental health issues. If you think you have an eating disorder, please contact a therapist immediately. If you'd like to chat to someone to confirm whether you need a therapist, please feel free to contact me for a free 10 minute chat. Recovery is possible. I have a referral network of fully qualified practitioners for when my skills require complimentary counselling and services as they always do with eating disorders. |
Pantry make over 101
A$200.00
The pantry make-over is a thought provoking, eye opening, empowering process that improves your knowledge of food and nutrition on many levels. It's like an immersive nutrition consult (albeit there's nowhere to hide) and that's a good thing because it means there's no filters and we can really get down to business. No pantry or fridge pre-cleaning allowed! It sounds scary, but it's not, it's really educational and totally non judgmental. You'll be given the skills to truly understand food labels, decipher numbers and additives, the meaning of natural flavours and colours and why and how they are used. You'll learn about the difference between shopping at Colesworth and the farmers markets and what organic, free range and GMO really mean. You'll learn about the provenance and sustainability of foods and which ones are best to axe from or add to your daily diet. You'll learn how food manufacturers combine sugar, salt and fat to make their offerings so moreish and why it's vitally important to limit some processed foods so that your palates like the natural taste of real food. Cravings for sugar, salt and fat increase with the consumption of sugar, salt and fat. This service is for those who want to be strong and determined. How you choose to manage your path to a healthier pantry is up to you. Together, we can set realistic goals. You will be given strategies, tips and tricks, cheat sheets and substitution suggestions to achieve your goals. My aim is to educate you on what additives, sugars, preservatives, colourings and chemicals may be hiding in your food and how they might be interfering with your health. Once we've rid your house of the unwanted food like substances we can go shopping to fill your home with delicious, nutritious real food. Value Pantry and fridge makeover 1.5 hours $200 includes extensive Q&A and information sheets. Add on Extra pantry education time at $75/ hour Includes tips on how to choose between 3 different products, more information on reading labels, understanding the provenance of the food you eat and where it comes from. Nutrition consult - initial & follow up package
A$225.00
Dates and times very flexible...please feel free to Contact me to make a time before you buy.
In your initial nutrition consult, we'll look through your 3 day preprepared food diary and you'll tell me all about yourself and your health and vitality (or perceived lack thereof. ) We'll talk digestive health and general well being and tweak your food intake to maximise your health and energy. You'll learn all about your daily and weeky food requirements and we'll devise a plan for you that is easy to follow. Excellent for those embarking on a new dietary or programme or sporting challenge (for weight loss, weight gain, allergy or other health issues.) Your body's energy and nutrition requirements change over your lifetime so it can be confusing when the diet you have followed all your life all of a sudden does not seem to be the right fit for you. My first line of treatment is food and I am very aware that the over-nutritionalisation of food can be a turn off for busy people. It's my job to understand the nutrients and translate that into real whole food messages so that you can make peace with your plate. Some signs that you may require some dietary modifications include:
If you are confused by conflicting food messages and don't know what to eat or feed the family, I can help. Contact me to book a consult. The initial consult is 1 - 1½ hours and a 30 - 45 minute follow up appointment will be scheduled at the end of the initial consult. There is a plethora of dietary advice on offer from the Australian government healthy eating guidelines to vegan, raw, mediterranean, eat right for your blood type and paleo and Mediterranean philosophies and somewhere amongst all of this information is the right dietary course for each of you. Keep in mind that you will probably all have different needs at different times of your lives. |
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Some reasons you may require some dietary advice include:
My first line of treatment is food and I am very aware that the over-nutritionalisation of food can be a turn off for busy people. It's my job to understand the nutrients and translate that into real whole food messages so that you can make peace with your plate. If you are confused by conflicting food messages and don't know what to eat or feed the family, I can help. Who is Louise Edney? Read about Louise here. "It's important not to be too dictatorial about food or you can end up with disordered eating and find yourself in a whole world of pain. I've been there myself and the sooner you can get treatment, the more energy you have to dedicate to the enjoyment of life and hobbies and travel and relationships. I see a lot of beautiful teenagers and 40+ year old women with disordered eating patterns. It can be quite debilitating and incredibly confusing and stressful for sufferers and their support network." What to expect In your initial nutrition consult, we'll examine your health and nutrition goals, evaluate your 3 day food diary and discuss your health and vitality (or perceived lack thereof. ) We'll talk digestive health and general well being and tweak your food intake and attitudes to food to maximise your mood and energy. Your follow up consult will be scheduled for 2 - 4 weeks depending on your goals. You will check in, discuss wins and issues, your nutrition plan and any homework you've been set. You'll learn all about your daily and weekly food requirements and we'll create an easy to follow plan based on your goals. Subsequent nutrition consults can be discussed and a plan tailor made for your future needs. Some of you will want to see lots more of me and others will have gained enough from 2 consults. Purchase here and Contact me to book a time for your consult. The initial consult is 1 - 1½ hours and a 30 - 45 minute follow up appointment will be scheduled at the end of the initial consult. There is a plethora of dietary advice on offer from the Australian government healthy eating guidelines to vegan, raw, mediterranean, eat right for your blood type and paleo and Mediterranean philosophies and somewhere amongst all of this information is the right dietary course for each of you. Keep in mind that you will probably all have different needs at different times of your lives. |