Nutritional Coaching

Nutritional coaching at Herbal Mama provides personalized dietary guidance based on your unique biochemistry, health goals, and lifestyle. This service goes beyond generic meal plans to address how food is actually functioning in your body – examining blood sugar regulation, gut health, inflammation, nutrient status, and how dietary choices are impacting your symptoms and overall wellness.

We recognize that nutrition is highly individual. A dietary approach that supports one person's health may be problematic for another. Our coaching focuses on identifying what your specific body needs right now, based on your current health status, metabolic function, and wellness goals.

We emphasize whole, nutrient-dense foods while helping you navigate the challenges of the modern food system, including pesticide residues, processed ingredients, and misleading labeling. Our approach is practical and sustainable – we're interested in creating lasting changes, not temporary fixes.

Nutritional coaching begins with an initial 75-90 minute consultation to establish a thorough understanding of your current diet, health concerns, and goals.

Prior to your first session, you'll complete a detailed intake form and a 3-day food diary. The food diary should represent your typical eating patterns – we need to see what you're actually eating, not what you think you should be eating. This honest assessment is crucial for identifying areas that need attention.

During your consultation, we'll review your food diary together, discussing portion sizes, timing of meals, food quality, preparation methods, and how you feel after eating. We'll explore your relationship with food, including any emotional eating patterns, cravings, or restrictions.

We'll discuss your health concerns in detail. Are you experiencing digestive issues? Energy crashes? Difficulty losing weight? Sleep problems? Mood instability? Hormonal symptoms? Many of these concerns have nutritional components that can be addressed through targeted dietary changes.

Based on this comprehensive assessment, we'll create a personalized nutrition plan that addresses your specific needs. This plan includes:

• Clear dietary recommendations with explanation of why specific changes are being suggested
• Meal planning guidance and practical recipes
• Shopping lists focused on nutrient-dense options
• Strategies for meal preparation and planning
• Supplement recommendations when dietary changes alone are insufficient
• Education about food quality, sourcing, and label reading
• Approaches for dining out and social situations
• Strategies for overcoming common obstacles

Your plan will be prioritized – we'll identify the most impactful changes to implement first, rather than overwhelming you with everything at once. Small, consistent changes produce better long-term results than dramatic overhauls that aren't sustainable.

Our nutritional coaching addresses a wide range of concerns including blood sugar imbalances, digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions, hormonal imbalances, weight management, food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular health, and sports nutrition. We also work with clients who simply want to optimize their diet for better overall health and disease prevention.