Jenny Lee
Holistic Nutrition
Holistic nutrition considers this not only through the food we do or don't eat, but also through the support of lifestyle factors such as adequate hydration, sleep and movement practices that balance physical and mental health.My approach to nutrition prioritizes the enteric nervous system (the gut-brain axis), with an emphasis on supporting optimal mental health through balance (removing extremes and labeling food as "good" vs "bad" and accessibility.
Philosophy
How & why food affects your mental health
We’ve all heard of the nervous systems: Sympathetic (the stress responses - fight, flight, freeze and fawn) and Parasympathetic (emotional regulation - rest and digest), but have you heard of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?It’s the bidirectional communication between your gut and your brain, and it’s why when we consistently eat foods that are highly processed or which activate the sympathetic rather than the parasympathetic, we experience varying levels of sickness, ranging from mild discomfort to an allergy attack or even worse, the birth of an autoimmune disease.Housing approximately 600 million nerve cells, the ENS runs from the esophagus to the anal canal and is constantly releasing a plethora of neurotransmitters to support the functioning of the GI tract source.It's why when you have a headache, you take an oral medication (like Tylenol). It gets digested and absorbed through your GI tract before being released into the bloodstream, where it blocks pain signals in the nervous system and reduces systemic inflammation.
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1:1 Nutrition Consulting
I offer 1:1 remote, personalized consulting that's tailored to your health goals, dietary needs, cooking skills and taste.In working together you'll receive a comprehensive analysis of nutritional imbalances, along with a customized 5-day meal plan, including recipes, a grocery list, supplement review and additional resources to support you on your journey. You'll also be able to connect with me any time you have questions or concerns while exploring your new plan of action.Start with a free discovery call to learn if now is the right time for you to invest in your health.
