Natural Nutritionist, Alice Russell
PO Box 1144 V0R 1S0 Cumberland, BC, Canada

Nutrition on a Budget You don’t have to spend a lot of money to eat nutritionally. In fact, the opposite is true. Packaged, prepared, brand name, imported, out of season, and convenience foods will eat up your grocery budget in no time. Here are some healthy shopping tips to get you well on your way to a healthier lifestyle no matter what you dietary needs are. Grow your own cherry tomatoes, herbs, lettuces, and small ... peppers can be grown in pots on your deck during the summer months. Buy the whole chicken and cut it up yourself or cook it and have lunch options on hand. Buy in bulk, avoid packaging Cook more eat out less Cook/Prepare in quantity invest in a slow cooker Buy in season and buy locally to avoid transportation costs Take your lunch to work/school Make your own coffee or better yet, drink green tea instead Eat nutrient dense food you’ll be less hungry Stock up on sale items Shop late on Saturday night or early Monday morning and take advantage of the marked down meats and produce Check out the reduced bins and racks Avoid luxury items reserve these for treats only Check out weekly grocery store flyers Avoid brand names and choose generic brands instead Be aware of the unit price. A less expensive product may also be a smaller quantity Use coupons - but remember, coupons are usually for name brands. Even with a coupon the generic brand often still costs less Ask for bones for soup stock Don’t throw out wilted veggies these make beautiful soup stock that can be frozen and used later Don’t spend too much time in the grocery store you’re apt to spend more Be aware that foods at eye-level in the grocery store tend to be more expensive Don’t succumb to advertising the samples are rarely sale items. Avoid ready-to-eat foods. Buying basic food items will save you money and will be healthier for you and your family. Read labels be sure you’re getting the best nutrition for your food dollar. Foods that have a Nutrition Facts label will also have an "ingredients" list. The ingredients are listed from "most" to "least" -- in other words, if sugar is the first ingredient, you know that the food is mostly sugar! Shop wisely by using a shopping list, compare prices, and look at labels Shop alone if you can, and be sure that you aren't hungry when you go - hungry shoppers find it hard to stick to the list! Be flexible -- if you see an unadvertised special that is too good to pass up, change your plan -- add that food to your list. Plan meals ahead and make a list, know what you have on hand and think about what you would like to cook. Make a food budget and stick to it! See more

I have 3 appointments available for next week. Message me!I have 3 appointments available for next week. Message me!

My clients lose unwanted weight, experience increased energy, improve their immune system, are better able to concentrate, and are less prone to moodiness, depression, and anxiety. My Achieve Your Optimum Health package includes 6 private sessions with full support between appointments. Call me to set up a courtesy consultation to talk about how i can help you to achieve your health and wellness goals.... Come with questions and leave with answers! 250 331 3195

It’s not about not having treats, it’s about not having treats replace healthy meals!It’s not about not having treats, it’s about not having treats replace healthy meals!

No time to cook? It happens here too. Tonight’s diner is browned burger in a pan with homemade broth, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, carrots, celery, and potato. It will taste good! ... Suppertime will come! They will want to eat! This I know. Literally 5 minutes! All whole foods. Call me to chat about ways you can eat Whole Foods, even when you are busy. 250 331 3195

February 3, 2022 7-8 pm Description: What you eat directly affects every cell in your body, the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood. Processed packaged pre-made products like refined cereals, candy, pastries, and low-fat dairy products can cause you to feel an unpleasant crash and may contribute to feeling anxious and depressed. Whole foods helps keep your blood sugar stable and helps maintain your mood throughout the day. Vegetables, and fish can... help keep you on a more even keel. Protein from foods like fish, beef, chicken, turkey, tofu, beans, eggs, and unsweetened yogurt is linked to higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, which are brain chemicals that play a role in your mood, motivation, and concentration. Serotonin, known as a mood regulator, is made naturally in the brain from tryptophan with some help from the B vitamins. Foods thought to increase serotonin levels in the brain include fish and vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Dark green leafy vegetables are brain protective nuts, seeds, and legumes, such as beans and lentils. See more

Sometimes we need to make nutritional changes to improve our health. By eating whole foods, you avoid many harmful food additives. Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fats. My clients lose unwanted weight, experience increased energy, improve their immune system, are better able to concentrate, and are less prone to moodiness, depression, and anxiety. ... My Achieve Your Optimum Health package includes 6 private sessions with full support between appointments. Call me to set up a courtesy consultation to talk about how i can help you to achieve your health and wellness goals. Come with questions and leave with answers! 250 331 3195 https://mailchi.mp/b4aed5cbcd71/achieveyouroptimumhealth

Do you want to improve the way you feel? Do you have food sensitivities, or do you expect you might, and you are not sure? Are you unclear of what nutrients you need or where to get those nutrients? ... You can have more energy, better concentration, and feel less depressed or moody. I can help you understand why the foods you eat are helping you or hurting you. I offer a courtesy consultation to talk about your health concerns. Let me help you! It wasn't so long ago, I really was feeling, sick and tired, of feeling sick and tired. Now I do have energy, I don't feel sick, and I am excited about getting up every day. 250 331 3195 https://alicerussellnaturalnutritionist.com/services

The 5 supplements I Recommend to men and women who feel stressed. These supplements and a diet of whole foods can help to alleviate symptoms associated with feeling stressed. Optimum health requires good digestion and assimilation of nutrients with healthy elimination of toxins. This includes a healthy liver and gallbladder to aide in digestion and hormonal imbalances (including estrogens and insulin). ...Continue reading

I hear this so often... Which supplements are necessary for a healthy life? Hear me out... Unless you have a particular illness, or you are not getting the nutrients your body needs from your diet, supplements are not actually necessary. This is why they are called supplements... they are meant to supplement a healthy whole foods diet, not replace it.... If your body is not deficient, you don’t need supplements. Nothing beats a solid long term diet of whole foods and regular exercise. Through my extensive training in symptomatology I can help you to learn how to understand what your body is telling you in order to give it exactly what it needs to live a healthy, whole, energetic life. Reach out to me today to learn more! 250-331 3195.

Chromium deficiency can result in a range of symptoms, including some that mimic those of diabetes, such as weight loss, impaired glucose tolerance, neuropathy, anxiety, fatigue and muscle weakness. Chromium is lost during long periods of stress such as pregnancy, infection, physical trauma, and strenuous exercise. Exercise has been shown to induce chromium loss in athletes and lead to chromium deficiency resulting in impaired insulin function. Chromium levels also decrease... with age. Supplementation increases muscle gain and fat loss associated with exercise and improves glucose metabolism and the serum lipid profile in patients with or without diabetes. Since chromium can interfere with sleep, it's a good idea to take it in the morning. Chromium has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Chromium has no known serious interactions with other drugs. Moderate Interactions of Chromium include: insulin degludec. Some of the best food sources of chromium are broccoli, liver and brewer's yeast. Potatoes, whole grains, seafood, and meats also contain chromium. I recommend my clients take 1000mcg. A day for therapeutic results. Take 500mcg. in the morning and 500mcg. at dinner. After your numbers are down, drop to 500 mcg. In the morning only. https://alicerussellnaturalnutritionist.com/services

Learn about different supplements and how to use them correctly. You will also explore how nutrients can relate to common health issues such as ringing ears, aches and pains, dry skin, poor nails and hair loss

Optimizes adrenal function for better stress management Nutrient, botanical, and glandular support for healthy adrenals and helps reduce fatigue. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin HCI) 10mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) 5mg... Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 50mg Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) 5mg Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 50mg Zinc (Bisglycinate) 10mg https://alicerussellnaturalnutritionist.com/thorne-brand-su See more