Okay, so you may have stumbled on this website or blog in many different ways but here you are. Somehow, it feels like before I get too far along in this blog series, I should say a bit about who I am and how I practice dietetics and nutrition.
I was born and raised in Northern BC. I have lived here almost all my life. I love the beauty we have here the mountains, rivers and lakes, the un-crowdedness of it all; the fact that I can easily drive an hour into the bush and be all by myself. I love this! I first got interested in nutrition when I was in high school. I loved biology and chemistry but knew that I did not want to be a doctor or a nurse. So I elected to do some work experience at the local clinic and was placed with the dietitian there. I then went on to spend more time with her and loved what I saw.
However, it wasn't just the job that I liked, I enjoyed the prospect of helping people with something that impacts everything. Food is such a part of who we are. Food keeps us alive but is also a part of how we socialize and for many of us how we comfort ourselves. I wanted a career that has all these layers and where I could help people everyday.
So, here is a bit about my philosophy with nutrition. I don't believe there is one perfect diet. I believe that each person's diet is individual and is going to be based on their cooking skills, their environment and what their health conditions might be. Each person's "best" diet may look very different than another person's. I completely believe that a diet is a work in progress. Do I eat perfectly...absolutely not! But, do I continually experiment with food...yes! So I would never expect perfection from others.
I also have empathy for my clients. I have a rare genetic condition called Ehler's Danlos Syndrome. It's a disease that affects the connective tissue in my body, so my joints are affected, my GI tract, it causes migraine headaches and other problems. So I know what it means to have to restrict your diet to manage your conditions; I've been there. I'm also a mother of three, so I understand juggling the demands of working, being a parent and trying to feed a family. One of my children eats gluten free due to significant intolerance issues with gluten; I also have a special needs child. I totally understand your challenges with balancing time and the demands of numerous health conditions in a family.
So, hopefully this gives you a little glimpse into me and what I practice as a dietitian. I always welcome feedback, so feel free to comment below!
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