f your goal is nutritional balance, as your consultant I will guide you to select, prepare, and enjoy healthy and nutritious foods for yourself and your loved ones, while at the same time limiting the amount of toxic chemicals we unknowingly consume and learning to respect the Earth. If your goal is weight loss, cleaning up the diet by redesigning the contents of your pantries, refrigerators, and medicine cabinets may be a good start. As a Holistic Nutritionist, I will reveal the connection between the foods we eat and our mental state and energy levels.
By definition, holistic nutrition, and by expansion, a holistic health approach, strives to bring balance to all aspects of a human being: physical, mental and emotional. The holistic view sees the human body as a whole unit with intricate systems that depend on one another to operate optimally and efficiently. At a fundamental level, holistic nutrition focuses on the biochemistry of the human body, and recognizes the importance of creating balance where imbalances exist.
Holistic nutrition uses various combinations of food and nutrients to help individuals achieve optimal mental, physical and emotional health. It can be used as a preventative health approach for the average person without any ailments or as a modality for healing or symptom management for people living with chronic illness or other medical conditions.
Food is the foundation of holistic nutrition. With an emphasis on quality ingredients, the holistic diet consists of organic, whole foods that are grown locally and enjoyed in-season. A key element of holistic eating is to incorporate foods that are nutrient-dense while avoiding foods that have been depleted of their nutrient content, such as processed foods or foods that have been degraded during growth and/or preparation.
Diet and nutrition have a profound impact on mental and physical health. The wrong food and lack of balanced nutrients can lead to many debilitating psychological and physical symptoms and degenerative health conditions. Holistic nutrition also recognizes that diversity among the population is as important as diversity in the diet. It takes into account a person’s heritage and biochemical individuality to formulate the optimal diet.
Although holistic nutrition is largely individualized, there are some basics that apply to all individuals who wish to follow a holistic nutritional plan. They include the following:
Holistic nutrition focuses on eating whole foods, i.e. those found in nature, as a means of achieving a better overall state of health. Thus, consulting with an advisor who is versed in this field, a holistic nutritionist, can provide you with a number of benefits, including:
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