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: No vegetables for me

I have been trying really hard to be more health conscious. I have been following wellness content creators and have found it inspiring. But there is a problem. A kind of big problem at that. I do not like vegetables. I don’t like vegetables

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Nutrition: Food & Culture

Once again, we are hearing from another of my cherished elders. The interviewee for this week’s A Talk with the Elders feature is a social justice warrior with an illuminating spirit. She is also my mentor.

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Monitoring and Reducing Sugar Intake

Research has linked the overconsumption of sugar to increased risk of various chronic diseases. In an effort to minimize those risk, monitor the amount of sugar you consume. Although monitoring your sugar intake is only one facet of achieving overall nutritional wellness, it is a very important component. Track your sugar consumption. Take actionable steps to assess and reduce and/or limit the consumption of added sugar.

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Dear Lesley: Meat Substitutes

I have started to add more plant-based meals in my rotation. So far it hasn’t been that bad. The foods I get taste pretty decent, and the textures are good. I am not crazy about tofu because I can’t do the texture. Even though I like the foods, I don’t like the prices.

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