About

A new approach to dietetics

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Let me introduce you to the gut microbiome, epigenetics and functional nutrition.

Hello and welcome. I am a registered dietitian with a PhD in Medicine. My special interest is in the principles of the gut microbiome, epigenetics and functional medicine for the management of your health, at what ever stage in life you are!

In recent years, my approach to dietetics has changed as I followed cutting-edge medical research concerning the living ecosystem within us. You may have heard of the gut microbiome, which is the extraordinary foundation of all health.

The Food as Medicine Approach

I seek to guide people with strategies for successful aging. My advice will not only include information but offer practical suggestions to guide you to eat for the microbiome, reduce the damage of ultra-processed food, choose available herbs and spices that are a part of the food as medicine approach.

Since I began positioning the gut microbiome at the forefront of my diet recommendations, I have witnessed sustained and positive outcomes. This approach is, without a doubt, the most satisfying work I have experienced in my long career. These outstanding results have been equally important for patients of mine who have diabetes, digestive issues, and more. My advice is evidence-based so you can rely on it.

Functional Medicine

However, besides nutrition, there are other factors at work that influence your wellbeing.

The focus within the functional medicine model is to work toward a health rebalancing and this can best be achieved by addressing elements that you can change, or are modifiable. In addition to nutrition, my approach may include one or more of five elements that work in concert with one another.

sleep | stress | environmental exposures | exercise | connections or relationships (faith)

As a healthcare professional who has provided conventional diet advice for over 30 years, this breakthrough in health science has inspired my personal food philosophy and my professional approach to your health.

Let me assist you

I am available to support your transition from a typical western style diet

to a whole foods eating pattern.

The Eating for the Microbiome and Food as Medicine approach

is the perfect solution!

You have the option of participating in an engaging presentation, workshop or personalized nutritional health plan to tackle type 2 diabetes, digestive issues, constipation, prevent dementia, or promote healthy aging.

Let's work together to design what is best for you and or your faith community, based on your unique circumstances.

Individual consultations

You take ownership of the adjustments, timing and degree to which you make a change. You are guided to design a path forward for your health, based on your current circumstances and your own health story.

You can see me virtually or I can visit you at home in midtown Toronto.

Group presentations

Don't hesitate to reach out to Food & Faith for either virtual or in-person speaking engagements or workshops on a variety of topics or a bespoke event of your choice (see a list of topics on the Presentations tab).

While my home base is Toronto, technology and virtual health delivery permits us to reach out to most places world wide.

JOIN ME ON YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY NOW