Food.

Nutrition.

Wellness.

We all need to eat to live, so let's talk about it. Let’s talk nutrition.

Food

FOOD – a healing tool and a sustainer when used properly

/fo͞od/
(noun)
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.

Nutrition

NUTRITION – education is key

nu·tri·tion /n(y)o͞oˈtriSH(ə)n/ (noun)
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth; food or nourishment.

Wellness

Wellness - mindful action

well·ness
/ˈwelnəs/
noun
the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.

Our Mission

  • To facilitate the embracing of nutrition education towards achieving optimal health and whole-body wellness.
  • To make this education accessible for all regardless of age, health condition, or economic status.

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Featured Blog - Nutrition

Adult Immune Support: Vitamin C, Zinc, and Hydration

Looking for ways to boost your immune system? Read my food first approach to immune support. I discuss the roles adequate hydration, vitamin C, and zinc plays is supporting a healthy immune system.

Featured Blog - Children's Corner

Youth Immune Support: Practices to Model/Teach Children

 A list of actions which include a food first approach, safe supplementation, and healthy behaviors for parents and guardians to model and teach children for healthy immune support.

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Mindful Nutrition

I believe that eating shouldn’t just be for nourishment. I believe there should be enjoyment while eating as well. If this seems complicated, don’t allow it. Simply put, learn to enjoy the nourishing food you put in your body.

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Nutrition: Food & Culture

My approach has always been to be mindful, inclusive, and respectful of the impact culture has on what a person chooses to eat and how they chose to prepare what they eat. I try not to assume that there is only one healthy way to prepare foods or that one cuisine is superior to another. I did not have to learn or be advised to be culturally competent. Though this came naturally for me, I am appreciative that more efforts are being made to expand cultural awareness in nutrition. To be honest, my insight for the need for reverence of cultural backgrounds derived from my experience as a black American and the belittling of the food (soul food) I grew up on.

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Dear Lesley: I’m Going Gluten-Free

I have been doing some research on different diets to get my body right for summer and I think I found the one I want to do. I was thinking of going with the keto diet, but it may be too hard for me to stick with it. I have decided that I will go with the gluten-free diet.

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Dear Lesley: Breakfast Ideas for High Cholesterol

My husband found out at his last doctor visit that his cholesterol is too high. He was put on a medication and was told to change the way he eats. I am going to plan his meals because I know that he will struggle. He doesn’t do that good with change. He is really concerned about what he gone eat for breakfast, especially protein.

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