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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Dear Lesley: How do I gain weight?

I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. To manage my condition, I have eliminated red meat, dairy, and soy from my diet. This in combination with my medication has prevented flare-ups and aided some in my digestion. My main concerns are trying to get back to a healthy weight and healthy digestion because I am pretty underweight since my last flare-up.

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Increasing Whole Grain Consumption

A balanced diet supplies the nutrients needed for the body to function properly. A balanced, healthy diet typically includes nutrients from carbohydrates, including starches and fiber, proteins, healthy fats, and grains. This level of balanced eating can be accomplished regardless of the dietary pattern one may choose to follow unless someone is abstaining from eating carbohydrates and/or following a carb-restricted diet.

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Cow’s Milk: To drink or not to drink?

I removed cow’s milk from my diet years before it started trending. I discovered other ways to get the calcium, vitamin D, and protein my body needs. That was the key. I am not against or for cow’s milk. I suggest those who are contemplating whether to drink or not to drink, take an individualized approach and assess all options then determine which option best serves their nutritional needs.

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Dear Lesley: How do I start?

really want to be healthier. I have tried numerous times to get on the right track, but I can never seem to find my rhythm. Every time I set a start date; something comes up. It’s like I give up before I even start.

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Managing Your Nutrition is Self-Care

The World Health organization (WHO) defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”.

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Dear Lesley: Unbeetable Odds

I was at the gym talking about eating healthy with an older man. He told me to eat beets. I told him I add beetroot to my shakes to help with hydration post workout. He said for me to eat the whole beet and not just the powder.

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