We have a lot to contend with as we go through life. We are innately caring and often spend many years looking after our children, spouses and parents and yet often neglect our own health and wellbeing.
We go through many changes as we go through life. Puberty, fertility, childbirth, menopause. With fluctuating hormones, everyday stresses and traumatic life events.
There is a natural ageing process we all go through which exposes us to an increased risk of developing health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia to name a few.
We often see a decline in skin elasticity and brightness, hair and nail strength and growth, dental and eye health, weight changes, cognitive function and mental health.
We are sold miraculous remedies at eye watering prices which often leave us wanting.
The truth is, healthcare should be individualised. What works for one person may not necessarily be as effective for another and this is where personalised nutrition advice can support you.
Poor health as we get older is not an inevitability and optimising your diet can help to reduce many of these age-related risk factors and can help us to age healthfully.
Get clarity around ensuring your diet is optimising necessary nutrients. Whether you are following an omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan or alternative diet
We live in a World that is continually selling us a construct of what 'health' should look like and is utilising this at a great financial cost to us. Often labelling foods 'good', 'bad' or 'sins' which cause us to associate them with either a magic remedy for weight-loss and health, or encourage us to associate eating with guilt.
Sustainable and long-term weight-management should not involve leaving you hungry and restricting certain foods.
I want to encourage you to reframe your thoughts around food to accept that all food has a place in our diet. And to learn to recognise your bodies signals around hunger.
I can assure you that you CAN go back to eating all the foods you love and still reach your health goals.
My aim is to restore your enjoyment and relationship with food and to help you to learn to nourish yourself adequately.
Gaia offers inclusive and body positive consultations. Whether you are seeking support for anti-diet weight management, PCOS, gut health, vegetarian and vegan diets, low energy, low mood, or are wanting a full dietary evaluation. My goal is to empower you, set you up for success and shift the relationship you have with food.
Giving you the knowledge and power to make educated choices to support your health and wellbeing.
Creating positive relationships with food and building positive habits to inspire future generations.
Rachel Smith, BSc (Hons), Registered Dietitian
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