Why a Holistic Nutritionist? By Amanda Kai, RHN

The world of nutrition can be mystifying. It seems that despite the fact that we eat several times a day, everyday of our lives, it is easy to be at a loss for knowing what to eat in order to gain all the benefits of balanced nutrition.

Sometimes we are so busy we simply haven’t the time to explore new ways of preparing our meals. Out of habit and convenience, we tend to eat the same 10 foods over and over again. We often fall into the ‘eating-on-the-run’ diet, where intended snack food becomes the meal. Over time, we may be running ourselves short of the full spectrum of nutrients and adding unwanted pounds. For many, nutrition is still an untapped opportunity to enhance our energy levels, physical appearance and natural vibrancy.

There is a staggering amount of information out there on health and nutrition. Much of it is free, available online with a simple Google search, and often contradicting information, with many of the publishers trying to sell something. This can get confusing, intimidating, and expensive, very quickly. The information you find, while relevant to some, may not be relevant to your unique body, your unique life.

Some perceive it as science, as many aspects of nutrition are measured in calories, pounds and RDA’s, however there is also an art to nutrition. Natural nutrition is different from what you will find on the shelf of a supplement store. A nutritionist specializing in whole foods will promote eating a natural, fresh, living foods diet and sensible supplementation to support you, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Holistic Nutritionists will help you create new potentials of nourishing yourself within a balanced framework of your lifestyle, goals and boundaries.  We are committed to recognizing your challenges and assisting in finding ways for you to overcome them, whether that means asking you to reassess your belief systems or offering suggestions you may not have thought of.

Holistic Nutritionists are encouraged to keep up to date with current peer reviewed studies on health and nutrition, and when it comes time to choose your Holistic Nutritionist, ask for this. In the rapidly changing field of medicine and health, staying current is ever important, it is, afterall, your health. Talk to a Registered Holistic Nutritionist in your area to discover healing in an intuitive, supportive, and respectful manner.