When I was in high school, I struggled with an eating disorder. The treatment I received at the time didn't explain the damage I’d done to my body, what I could do to heal it, or how to properly address nutrition going forward. It wasn't until years later, when I started learning more about nutrition on my own, focusing on a nutrient-dense, whole food diet, and shifting my mindset to appreciate food for the nourishment it provides, that I was able to heal both my body and my relationship with food.

This experience led me to want to learn even more about nutrition and how holistic nutrition can be used to help others improve their wellbeing. In 2022, I went back to school to obtain my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) certification from the Nutritional Therapy Association. It was a transformational education that demonstrated how small shifts in our diet and lifestyle can lead to big results. And the simplest change we can make — that will have the biggest impact on our balance and wellbeing — is what we choose to eat.