1. I’M ALWAYS GETTING SICK. IT SEEMS AS SOON AS I START TO GET BETTER FROM ONE COLD I’M COMING DOWN WITH ANOTHER.
A nutritional immune-boosting and balancing program can be employed to greatly improve this situation.
The immune system is the most dynamic body component in determining our state of health. A person who is constantly run-down may not be able to defend themselves efficiently from the external environment. There are a variety of effective ways to boost the immune system through diet and specific supplementation.
2. WILL A NUTRITIONIST BE ABLE TO HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?
A nutritionist can help achieve weight goals by recognizing a person’s individual needs, and will take the necessary time to educate and guide the client accordingly.
When we wish to change our weight permanently, we must change our lifestyle. Eating and weight loss have a lot to do with one’s food choices, physical activity levels and emotions; permanent dietary and weight change take some level of personal transformation.
3. I’M ON A LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET AND FEEL LIKE I'M STARTING TO LOSE WEIGHT. IS THIS THE BEST WAY TO ACHIEVE MAINTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS?
Low carbohydrate diets are dangerously low in fibre which drastically slows elimination of toxins from the body. These types of diets are very taxing on the liver and the kidneys.
When someone begins a strict low-carbohydrate diet, a lot of weight will be lost and quickly. Thereafter the body will begin to crave carbohydrates because they are a necessary part of our bodily needs, and the diet will fail.
Unfortunately, reducing carbohydrates in the diet is not a sustainable or safe solution to weight loss. The body requires carbohydrates to fuel the brain and for basic energy requirements. Eating a balanced diet of whole foods is the most effective way to achieve a healthy weight for the long-term.
4. I'VE GOT A BUSY SCHEDULE WITH NO TIME TO REST, I'M FEELING TIRED AND HAVE NO ENERGY, CAN A NUTRITIONIST HELP?
What we put into our mouths directly affects how we will feel. Nutrition is the foundation of health, therefore, if we eat food that doesn’t fuel us we will feel tired and low-energy, conversely, if we eat whole foods that provide us with necessary nutrients we will feel energetic, clear, and vibrant.
There are many nutritional solutions to these uncomfortable feelings, whether they’re fatigue, stress, cravings, or general ill-health.
5. CAN YOU USE NUTRITION TO ALLEVIATE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS?
Nutrition in the foundation of good health and should always be addressed in situations of illness. Many nutritional deficiencies in the body show up as signs and symptoms that later become more serious illnesses.
We want to provide our body with the nutrients it needs to heal itself; this can be achieved through sound nutrition and an individualized supplementation program.
6. I HATE THE TASTE OF "HEALTHY FOOD", HOW CAN I LEARN TO COOK IT SO THAT IT TASTES GOOD?
For many people, going from a diet of processed foods to whole foods is a transition for the taste buds. That being said, we don’t have to eat only raw vegetables for our diets to be considered healthy.
There are plenty of delicious whole food options, it’s a matter of learning how to prepare what nature has provided. Meghan’s whole food cooking classes provide an interactive learning environment where students can make, taste, and take home delicious, healthy, whole food meals.
7. I WANT TO DO A CLEANSE OR DETOX, HOW SHOULD I DO THIS?
Just as there are fad diets there are other trends out there such as box cleanses and detoxes. Taking breaks from things is a good way to allow the body to rest, however everyone has different detoxification needs.
Processed food, sugar, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and chemicals are a part of most of our daily lives. Detoxifying our bodies of these pollutants can help us to assess our true relationship with them and will help us improve our health and increase our longevity.
Much disease comes from congestion and stagnation in the body which can be cleared through cleansing and detoxification. Perhaps you suffer from acne, anxiety, fatigue, constipation, headaches, mood swings…these are all signs of toxicity and are situations that can be improved through internal cleaning.
A cleanse or detox should be prepared by a professional who can determine the best course of action to take for each person’s specific needs.
8. I’VE JUST STARTED TO EXERCISE AT THE GYM ,HOW SHOULD I CHANGE MY DIET TO ACCOMODATE THIS?
Dietary changes required for exercise vary depending on the goals of the person. Some people are training for an event, or just want to improve their fitness level, others are trying to gain weight, while most are trying to lose it.
Regular exercise will most definitely increase the body’s demands for quality nutrients, so we want to ensure that we’re providing our bodies with “clean fuel”.
Basic recommendations for those who exercise are to focus the diet on complex carbohydrates - whole grains, vegetables, and legumes along with some good quality vegetable and/or animal protein.
There should be an avoidance of fried foods, high-fat meals, processed meats and sugars, and alcohol. Water should be increased to a minimum of 2 litres on exercise days and antioxidants in the diet should be increased.