Absolutely! I can also help you to learn techniques such as batch cooking and using ingredients for multiple meals that will save you time and money.

I will give you a list of basic equipment. You may purchase it from your favorite retailer, or borrow it from family or friends. Every time we discuss a recipe, we will also review together the equipment you will need.

Of course!

Of course!

That is not a problem. I help my clients to learn basic cooking skills and to follow simple recipes.

Of course! Based on what you tell me about what types of snacks your family enjoys and what you have in mind, we will work together to find recipes that you can easily make at home.

That is not a problem. I will help you to figure out why you don’t have time. There are many ways to overcome that type of problem. I will help you to figure out the ways that work best for you, and will help you incorporate those solutions into your busy life.

It is a gradual process – unless another healthcare provider tells you that you must immediately follow a strict diet due to a specific medical condition. Taking baby steps helps you to figure out what works best for you, helps your body to get used to changes in food and eating behaviors, and has a less drastic effect on your finances. Each time you successfully make a change, it becomes easier to make the next change.

Of course not – unless all you have at home is junk food, in which case you may decide not to eat it anymore.

I can help you to adopt an evidence-based healthy diet available to the public, including looking at the types of food you are eating, portion sizes, meal timing, and so on – but I cannot design a specific weight loss diet especially for you. That is the job of a nutritionist or registered dietician. I can also help you find recipes that support the new diet.

Breakfast is an important part of your daily routine. Imagine starting up your car with no fuel in the tank! Breakfast doesn’t have to consist of traditional breakfast foods. We can work together to find foods that appeal to you so that you will look forward to the first meal of the day.

That is not a problem. I will work with you to make sure you have the culinary tools to follow that diet.

Of course, if that is what you would like. However, you must first give me your express written permission.

Figuring out which diet you should follow and the specific foods and quantities is beyond the scope of what I do. A nutritionist or registered dietician can help you with that. Then, I will help you to implement that diet.

If you don’t enjoy a specific food, you don’t have to eat it. There are many healthy foods to choose from. The only exception is if another healthcare provider tells you that you must eat it due to a specific medical condition, in which case we will try to find ways to make it more palatable for you.

No – unless another healthcare provider tells you that you must follow a strict vegan diet due to a specific medical condition. While there is a lot of scientific evidence supporting a plant-dominant whole food diet, this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy other types of food as well, although in moderation.

Absolutely! Study after study shows that the same food is healthier if it is cooked at home. This is because you can control the ingredients. Restaurants are in business to make money, which includes making you want to come back and eat the same food again and again. For this reason, restaurants may include ingredients which trigger cravings and addictive behaviors, such as those high in salt, unhealthy fat, and refined sugar. You can make the same foods healthier if you cook them at home by doing things such as substituting healthier ingredients or using healthier cooking methods.

Absolutely! This starts with eliminating refined sugar from your diet. When you eat food containing sugar (refined or unrefined), it triggers the release of a hormone called dopamine in your brain associated with pleasure and rewards. People get “hooked” on sugar because of the pleasurable sensation that you feel when they eat it. We will work together to find alternative healthy foods that you will enjoy. This may include substituting healthy ingredients for refined sugar in recipes.

: Absolutely! Cooking for a family (or for yourself) involves meal planning, food shopping, cooking, and cleanup. Based on the relevant skills your family members bring to the table and when they might have time to lend a hand, I will help you to figure out jobs that will appeal to them – and that will be helpful to you.