How Nutrition is Different from Dieting

In this conversation, Cynthia Brace, a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, talks about the importance of nutrition during menopause and its impact on overall health.

She emphasizes that nutrition is the foundation of our health, providing the necessary building blocks for our body's proper functioning. Cynthia distinguishes nutrition from dieting, highlighting that diets are restrictive, short-term, and not sustainable. On the other hand, nutrition is a lifelong approach to nourishing our bodies. She also addresses the challenges of changing ingrained habits and the mindset shift required to adopt a healthy eating lifestyle.

Cynthia introduces her program, Nourish Me, which focuses on teaching women how to nourish themselves during perimenopause and menopause. The program covers topics such as reading food labels, creating a healthy kitchen, managing cravings, and understanding portion sizes. It also includes live coaching sessions and a supportive community. Cynthia encourages women to prioritize their health and take steps towards nourishing their bodies.

Takeaways:
- Nutrition is the foundation of our health, providing the necessary building blocks for our body's proper functioning.
- Diets are restrictive, short-term, and not sustainable, while nutrition is a lifelong approach to nourishing our bodies.
- Changing ingrained habits and adopting a healthy eating lifestyle requires a mindset shift.
- Cynthia's Nourish Me program teaches women how to nourish themselves during perimenopause and menopause, covering topics such as reading food labels, creating a healthy kitchen, managing cravings, and understanding portion sizes.
- The program includes live coaching sessions and a supportive community.