Apr 6

Apr 6 What You Eat Literally becomes You

There is a bit of a disconnect with what we eat and its impact on our health. I was recently on the ferry and a young couple was sitting behind me. I couldn’t help but notice the frequency of their trips to the vending machine for snacks. Don’t get me wrong I am far from a perfect eater but as far as I am concerned there is no food in those machines. There are food stuffs, but no actual nutrients.

At a time of the Covid virus it is SO important that we are mindful that we are eating to support our bodies, not put it at risk for infection and disease.

Did you know that after you consume sugar your immune system is compromised for 4 hours? That means you are at great risk of getting sick!!

Eating a diet that is varied including whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and some good quality fats is ideal.

A fantastic idea for a well rounded dinner can be a Stuffed Yam with Black Beans:

As you know, I don’t follow recipes but here is an idea for you:

Day before prep: soak your beans if using dried.

Roast a whole yam and when cooked slice it down the middle but not completely through, you are making a bit of a bowl.
Cook your black beans as normal and once cooked and drained add in onion and garlic, feel free to mash a bit of the black beans to make them a healthy version of refried beans.
Add in anything else you want on top. Add a bit of heat in the form of chilis if you can tolerate it, avocado, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, any thing you want, be creative!
Enjoy! This meal is high in complex carbohydrates, fibre, beta-carotene, vitamin C and many of the B vitamins, there is iron, protein, essential fatty acids, potassium, folic acid, magnesium and calcium in this meal. This meal will give your body the building blocks it needs to build healthy cells, tissues and organs, as well as keep your immuntity strong.

If you need any help, have question or concerns about improving your immunity feel free to contact me, I would love to be of help!

Happy Eating!!

Sarah

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Sarah Shoemaker

Hey there!

Eating, body awareness, my overall health and self esteem have always been a struggle for me, so I understand and have intimate knowledge about what you may be going through.

I started out as a wheezy asthmatic kid in and out of hospitals and often attached to oxygen. I was told “No” a lot for fear of triggering an asthma attack, so there was minimal exercise and limited exposure to potential allergens.

I never really thought about being “fat” or how my body looked until I had to take steroids and gained a lot of weight which I definitely did not grow out, as hoped by the doctors and my parents.

This started my journey towards self hatred and my poor relationship with food. After years of struggling I decided that I needed to educate myself on how our bodies work, how food affects our health and how to properly exercise.

I have been a Personal Trainer for over 15 years and a Holistic Nutritionist for over 5 years.

I know what it feels like to be lethargic, sick and have no idea why. It doesn’t have to be this way, I can help you learn how your diet is directly affecting your energy levels, your over all health and your moods.

You must be tired of feeling crappy all the time, I know there is a better way. Let’s figure this out together.

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