About Tasteful Tidbits

What is a functional nutrition?

Functional nutrition lookes at the “root causes” of your symptoms & addresses imbalances in the body by restoring function through food, lifestyle and if necessary, supplement interventions. It transforms dysfunctioning body systems into optimal, functional health.

Every person is bio-individual, which means an intervention that works for one person may not work for another. Each person has unique needs. We are genetically and biochemically unique. We each require a customized strategy to achieve and sustain optimal health. That’s where functional nutrition comes in. It supports the normal healing mechanisms of the body, naturally. 

Symptoms are clues to the ways in which your body is not functioning the way it should be. Rather than suppress those symptoms with pharmaceutical means, I am trained to interpret those symptoms to understand which system of your body needs support.

In the programs that I offer, we will address everything that can be affecting how you feel and function. As I say to my clients, if you’re constantly stressed point, it doesn’t matter how much “good, nutritional” food you eat, you won’t be healthy.  You’re not what you eat but what your body can do with what your eat.”

By using functional nutrition, I start with food, but then do so much more. I look at the whole picture – symptoms, diet, illness history, medications, lifestyle, toxic exposure, history of antibiotic use, stress, lab work, etc., to determine the most appropriate interventions to achieve optimal health.

Tidbit: Learn about your health! Do not wait for a disease to teach you.

Who will benefit from your programs and what is expected of the client?

Anyone who is ready to make real, lasting changes to their life will benefit from my programs. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, clear up a nagging digestive issue, prevent the onset of chronic disease, address auto-immune diseases, metabolic issues, hormonal issues, anxiety/depression or just generally feel healthier and more energized, these programs will work for you, as long as you’re willing to do the necessary work.

Who is not likely to benefit from your programs?

If you’re looking for another quick-fix diet or pill that will lead to super-fast results, then my programs aren’t for you. Tidbit: Weight lost very quickly through restrictive diets is gained back once you return to “normal” eating. My approach is different. By making small, slow changes to your habits, you will see slow and steady progress. This can result in keeping the pounds off for good or ridding yourself of the dis-ease of bloating, gas, brain fog, low energy,  moodiness, anxiety and /or depression.  You need to be an engaged partner in the process.

How can I guarantee to get the most out of the program and reach my goals?

To get the most out of my programs you just need to open your mind to new ideas, be willing to try new things. Follow the recommendations we come up with together, and have confidence in yourself that you can do this!

Together we will: