Here are some of the programs currently being offered. Sylvie is happy to schedule a complimentary half hour phone interview to answer any questions you may have. Call her at 510-421-3214.
Upcoming Classes and Worshops:
Spring Detox: A Food Based Cleansing Program
Spring is here and many of us are getting ready for a "Spring house cleaning." Well, our bodies also need a Spring cleaning! Spring is a time for growth and renewed vitality; it is the perfect time to detoxify, allowing a refreshed and revitalized "you" to shine through. The benefits of a Spring Detox include:
weight loss increased energy clear thoughts vibrant, glowing skin improved digestion
Join us for a three week workshop that will help you to make food and lifestyle changes that will rejuvenate and clear your mind, body and spirit with the change of the season. Please note: This is NOT a supplement based cleanse and we will not be selling any "products."
Date: Wednesdays evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. April 7th, 14th, 21st.
Cost: $60 (plus $5 materials fee)
Location: Point Richmond Community Center
Kick the Sugar Habit!
Do you crave sweets or carbs? Do you have periods of low energy throughout the day? Are you collecting weight around your middle? Are your blood sugars high? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this class is a must! Learn about delicious and nutritious alternatives to white sugar and why it's important to minimize this "white powder" for optimal health. Coconut macaroons provided!
Date: TBA Call if you're interested! 510-421-3214
Cost: $20 ($15 for the class and $5 for hand-outs)
Location: Point Richmond Community Center
Ongoing Programs & Offerings:
Transform Yourself in Twelve Weeks!
This is the ultra deluxe package for those of you who are serious about complete and permanent transformation. You will meet with Sylvie once weekly over the period of three months. Meetings include complete metabolic assessment, personalized menu plans, Nutritional CPR (see below), work-out regimen, unlimited email support between sessions, and access to Sylvie's extensive lending library. To celebrate your transformation, an organic skin care make-over, a dance class to help you to re-discover the goddess within you, and a glamourous photo shoot is included in your package.
Svelte and Smoke Free
If you've been hesitant to quit smoking because you're scared of the weight gain, this 6 week support group may be just what you're looking for. Email sylvie@realfoodnutrition for more information and start dates.
Nutritional CPR
This is the emergency package! In three sessions, we will do Custom meal planning, Pantry rehab, and Refrigerator Resuscitation. After your Nutritional CPR, you will feel confident about how and what you should be eating to feel better in your body. You will be on your way to establishing healthier routines around grocery shopping, cooking, and choosing the best options while eating out.
Customized Supplements
I'm not big on pushing vitamins and the last thing I want is for you to be taking huge amounts of pills everyday. I'm a firm believer in starting with whole food first. Eating a whole foods diet provides a healthy foundation which is essential. But taking the right supplements can be like adding double-paned windows, insulation, and a leak-proof roof to your ultimate "home" --your body! Today, we have the technology available to design supplements specifically for you based on your latest standard blood tests. Bring me your most recent lab results, and I'll put together a supplement program specifically based on what your body needs right now. You'll see the improvements in your numbers (cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine, etc.). Your doctor will be so happy, but most importantly, you will feel the difference.
Metabolic Typing
One person's food can literally be another's poison. Metabolic typing can help you gain an edge if you're a performance athlete. It may also be the solution if you've been having a hard time losing weight. There are four metabolic types and two of them need much more fat than what is typically recommended through conventional weight loss programs like Weight Watchers. Could you be one of those? Your 2 1/2 hour test looks at 10 different physiological markers including saliva and urine pH, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood pressure and pulse. Your body does not lie. We'll be able to determine how your body processes foods and exactly what you need to be eating to optomize your metabolism.
Vitamin D Testing
We are experiencing a world wide epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. Low vitamin D has been associated with everything from hypertension to cancer. Getting your Vitamin D level high enough is one of the most important things that you can do for your health right now. Unfortunately, due to environmental factors, it may not be possible to get what we need from the sunlight anymore. This simple blood spot test from ZRT laboratories will let you know where you stand and whether you should be supplementing.
Food Sensitivity Testing
More and more people are becoming sensitive to gluten, the protein found in grains like wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut, and oats to some degree. Gluten sensitivity can lead to digestive disorders and other food sensitivities like dairy, corn, soy, etc. A simple blood test from ALCAT labs will determine what foods you should stay away from while you heal your gut lining. If you have recurrent digestive issues, this may be the test you need. There are also varying degrees of gluten sensitivity. A full blown sensitivity will cause rapid weight loss, such as a person diagnosed with Celiac Disease. A minor sensitivity may cause bloating and weight gain. Sylvie will help you to identify the foods to stay away from, what you should be eating instead, and establish a healing plan so that with time and diligence, you'll be able to eat a wider variety of foods once again.
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