Our Nutrition Philosophy
Introductory courses on nutrition teach a myriad of science based facts that dictate what is or is not good nutrition. However, research and studies reveal there are few hard fast rules when it comes to the food we eat. We are bombarded in the media by the latest nutrition fad or study disproving the what the world assumed were nutrition truths. We could follow government guidelines, the latest Hollywood diet trends or the ever changing opinions of many in the nutrition field. Instead, Namaste Wellness follows a very basic a simple mantra, coined by the author Michael Pollen in his book In Defense of Food: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
Our focus is on whole foods (seasonal, local and/or organic as available), eating in moderation, and plant based meals using animal products sparingly or not at all. We do not emphasize counting calories, deprivation of pleasure or "diets". Instead we encourage you to take the foods you currently enjoy and incorporate them into healthy food habits that will last a lifetime.
Nutrition Counseling is provided for a variety of health challenges, lifecycle changes and personal goals, including but not limited to:
Our focus is on whole foods (seasonal, local and/or organic as available), eating in moderation, and plant based meals using animal products sparingly or not at all. We do not emphasize counting calories, deprivation of pleasure or "diets". Instead we encourage you to take the foods you currently enjoy and incorporate them into healthy food habits that will last a lifetime.
Nutrition Counseling is provided for a variety of health challenges, lifecycle changes and personal goals, including but not limited to:
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Pregnancy and Post-partum
- Infants and Children
- Elder Nutrition
- Weight loss/gain
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Sports Nutrition
Services
Initial Consultation - Personalized service based on your health and nutrition goals to provide you with the tools to succeed.
1 hour $75
Follow-up - As needed or by request to provide support, discuss progress, answer questions and address any concerns that may develop. The number of visits that are needed varies from person to person. We will set a plan that is appropriate for your time and budget.
1 hour $50
Group Education - Classes can be provided by request for any number of topics. Contact us for pricing or information.
Food Safety Consulting/HACCP - We can assist your business or non-profit agency with meeting the current requirements for food safety or setting up a HACCP program. Contact us for pricing or information.
1 hour $75
Follow-up - As needed or by request to provide support, discuss progress, answer questions and address any concerns that may develop. The number of visits that are needed varies from person to person. We will set a plan that is appropriate for your time and budget.
1 hour $50
Group Education - Classes can be provided by request for any number of topics. Contact us for pricing or information.
Food Safety Consulting/HACCP - We can assist your business or non-profit agency with meeting the current requirements for food safety or setting up a HACCP program. Contact us for pricing or information.