Power Food Coach
Power Food Coach
What Are Power Foods?
Power foods naturally contain vitamins, minerals and other nutritional benefits. They can energize you, boost your immune system and help ward off certain diseases. Incorporating these special foods into your diet is a simple way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
As a Health Coach I will work with you to understand the root cause of your health concerns and then give you the education and tools you need to get yourself healthy and feeling great. I am here to help you improve your health naturally with real, whole foods. I will offer personalized whole food nutrition recommendations and powerful coaching exercises so you can reach and maintain your health goals. I will help you figure out the "how" of healthy eating and living.
My Training
I graduated and received my training from Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's cutting edge Health Coach Training Program, where I studied over one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle management techniques and innovative coaching methods with some of the world's top health and wellness experts. My teachers included Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University and many other leading researchers and nutrition authorities.
My education has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching and preventive health. Drawing on these skills, the knowledge of different dietary theories and my own personal and family experiences. I work with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results, while creating vibrant health and happiness.
Education/Credentials
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Certified Health Coach Certification, Colorado
Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification, New York
Masters of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies,
Texas A&M
Bachelor of Science in Business Education,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Professional/Playing Experiences
Atlanta Braves Baseball Scout
Atlanta Braves Minor League Baseball Player
University of Arkansas Razorback Baseball Player
Recipes & Tips
Eat Vegetables and Fruits
Vegetables and fruits are the "default" health foods and for good reason.
They are loaded with prebiotic fiber, vitamins, minerals and all sorts of antioxidants, some of which have potent biological effects.
Studies show that people who eat the most vegetables and fruits live longer and have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and all sorts of diseases.
Individual & Group Nutrition Counseling
Ready to get healthy, but need guidance, motivation and a roadmap?
Let me guide you step by step to:
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define your health and wellness goals and create a plan to achieve them
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find your motivation and hold you accountable until your goals are reached
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rewire your mindset and tastebuds to crave healthy foods and shun unhealthy foods...for real
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listen to your body and determine the best foods for your unique constitution
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remedy common ailments (digestive issues, skin issues, headaches, low energy, moodiness, etc) by changing your diet
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determine what is causing your "food issues" (overeating, stress eating, eating the wrong foods, cravings, etc.) and remedy that by treating the root cause versus just the symptom
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develop healthy eating and lifestyle habits that actually stick