In this episode of Good in Motion, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Shana Daniel dives into the importance of building sustainable, long-term eating habits over following quick fixes and trendy diets. With over a decade of experience, Shana shares her journey from the fitness world to nutrition, emphasizing the individualized approach she takes with her clients. She offers insights into how whole foods, healthy fats, and balanced nutrition play crucial roles in achieving lasting health goals, while also touching on the connection between mental health and eating habits.

"It's not about fasting. It's not about focusing on one macronutrient [...]. It's about learning how to eat properly and enjoying the spectrum of foods that are out there." — Shana Daniel

Takeaways:

• Sustainable nutrition focuses on whole foods and individualized plans, not one-size-fits-all approaches.
• Avoid quick-fix diets and instead prioritize habits that you can maintain long-term.
• Understanding the difference between habitual hunger and physiological hunger can help break unhealthy eating patterns.
• Healthy fats, such as olive oil and avocado oil, are essential to a balanced diet and should not be feared.
• Supplementation can be beneficial when paired with a smart nutritional protocol.
• Mental health can influence eating behaviors, making a holistic approach crucial.

Meet Shana Daniel:

Shana Daniel is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals achieve sustainable health. Starting in the fitness industry as a young adult, she transitioned into nutrition, driven by her passion for food and wellness. Shana emphasizes individualized nutrition plans, using tools like blood work to guide her clients toward better health. She specializes in areas such as fat loss, blood sugar management, and hormonal balance, and takes pride in educating her clients to create lasting lifestyle changes.

Resources:

• Wellnessessity Website
• Shana Daniel's Instagram: @wellnessessity