My Dos and Don’ts as a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner
As a family of four, I can’t track every family member’s dietary intake to ensure they consume the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of macro and micronutrients. It becomes too stressful when juggling a busy life and picky little eaters. Instead, I prioritize whole foods, balanced blood sugar, clean water, reduce toxins where possible, ensure optimal digestion/absorption of nutrients and clear detox pathways, and limit stress.
Whole Foods: Aim for the rainbow and offer variety. Quality protein is the most nutrient-dense macronutrient.
Balanced Blood Sugar: Consuming meals and snacks that contain protein, fat, and fiber will help to minimize blood sugar spikes.
Clean Water: Drinking Reverse Osmosis or, at minimum, purified water will reduce the toxic exposures found in tap water. I’ll save the dangers of consuming tap water for another post.
Reduce Toxins Where Possible:
Non-toxic cookware
Clean water
Air Purifier for the home or leaving the windows open as much as possible
Avoiding synthetic air fresheners and opting for clean essential oils instead
Non-toxic cleaning supplies - laundry detergent, dish soap, counter cleaners, etc.
Clean Food: choosing organic, grass-fed, pasture-raised, or avoiding the “dirty dozen” list.
Optimal Digestion/Absorption of Nutrients:
Supplement with herbs or specific micronutrients when warranted
Not pooping daily, undigested food in stool, symptoms of heartburn or acid reflux, loose stools, etc.
Clear Detoxification Pathways:
Pooping 1-3x/day
Regular sweating
Daily exercise/movement/rebounding
Drinking enough water, electrolytes, and minerals
Limit Stress (which can affect every process in our body):
Avoiding rushing through your day
Reserve a few minutes out of your day for breath work
Have the power to say “no” to reduce overscheduling
Practice gratitude
