When it comes to food, I’ve always been one to practice what I preach. From a very young age, I’ve always enjoyed all aspects of food; from shopping at the market to concocting creative colourful meals!

Personally, I follow a ‘flexitarian’ diet that includes everything in moderation. It’s a truly flexible approach to eating. No food is completely off limits, but rather the focus is on eating and enjoying real food from the earth. When it comes to nutrition, I encourage a nutrient-dense, plant-based foods approach that emphasizes a rainbow of vegetables and fruit while limiting processed “food-like products”. Focusing on foods that are 100% nourishing, yet still simple and delicious are the key to optimizing your energy!

I emphasize seasonal, locally grown foods where possible. There is no denying that eating your colours – whether organic or not will the yield the greatest health benefits.

Variety, balance and moderation are the foundation of good nutrition. One method I use daily is called the “plate method”. If you look at your lunch or dinner plate, 50% should come from vegetables that grow above the ground, 25% starchy vegetables or whole grains and 25% protein (meat, fish or plant-based).

I am a firm believer that you are what you eat and if you fuel yourself with quality foods, it will have a positive impact on many aspects of your lifestyle. Food is not only the fuel that feeds our daily lives, but is also the common thread that brings people together; whether it be socially, family or business related.