I am so confused about what I should eat! I wish I could cook. I feel bloated and heavy after eating. I need more energy. I crash in the afternoons. I have some… um… digestive issues. My relationship with sugar is NOT healthy! Why can't I stick to a diet? I want better skin. I’m a junk-food vegetarian. I get terrible PMS. I know I could save money if I bought groceries. I catch every cold that comes through town. What am I supposed to eat? I am stressed out! I eat like crap. I can’t even go outside in the springtime because of my allergies. I can’t even boil water. I’m always tired. I'm always hungry. Food doesn't sit well with me.
I think I have a food allergy. I feel toxic.
What should I eat???
Are you confused about what to eat? We take classes and pass tests to learn to operate a car, but no one teaches us to operate our own body, or to navigate the many dietary theories out there. As a Health Coach, I train you to be a detective: to find the foods and lifestyle choices that nurture and energize your unique physical self. As an Herbalist, I recommend teas, tinctures, or powders made from plants to support your body on your journey to optimal health.
Why "Holistic"? Food is much more than just calories and nutrients. There are two kinds of food: Primary Food and Secondary Food. Food is Secondary Food. Primary Food is all the things that make life rich: career, creativity, relationships, spiritual practice, physical activity, and self-nurturing. In this culture, we often use food as a replacement for one or more of these Primary Foods. This is one reason that diets don't work: it is not a simple matter of cutting down on chocolate chip cookies, if those cookies happen to represent comfort and safety to you. Our work together is holistic because it encompasses all aspects of your life – finding true balance with Primary and Secondary Foods.
Are you ready to take action? You are invited to a FREE! strategy session to discuss your health concerns and goals, and what you have always imagined for your life. This free 30-minute session is a great way for you to learn how health counseling can improve your life, to get a feel for the Nutricia Consulting style, and to see if we are a good match.
Contact me today to schedule your FREE! 30-minute strategy session.
Based in Washington, DC
"When all your desires are distilled, you will cast only two votes: to love more, and to be happy."
— Hafiz