Functional Nutrition
- Are you an athlete with recurring shoulder and back problems that never really goes away?
- Are you worried that you might have to quit your sport? Do you seem to get sick when you increase your training intensity?
- Are you not sleeping well, or do you have frequent headaches?
- Do you feel frustrated feeling that something is not right, even though test results from the doctor comes back “just fine”?
Explore another approach to your health?
What you eat is important, but if you cannot absorb the food properly, your body doesn’t get the building blocks it needs. Functional nutrition not only looks at what is on your plate, but also on the body’s ability to break down, absorb and use the food efficiently. Is your digestion working as it should? Is your blood sugar regulation working properly? Are your organs receiving all the nutrients they need?
“I want to learn more about digestion, nutrition and why an anti-inflammatory diet is important. I am also ready to commit to making changes along the way to improve on my health.”
This is for anybody who is curious and want to improve from where they are right now. This is not about counting calories. It’s progress over perfection.
You can choose between two programs. Program A is a general 4 week anti-inflammatory diet. We meet once and go through the plan for the 4 weeks. The rest is up to you.
Program B is an individualized step by step approach to make changes to improve on your health. The content and follow-ups will be tailored to fit your needs.
Do you paint them green?
If the leaves on your tree start to go brown all of a sudden, what would you do? Would you start by painting the leaves green? Or, would you think like a gardener, and address the roots of the tree with hydration and the right nourishment?
What you eat is important, but if you cannot absorb the food properly, your body doesn’t get the building blocks it needs. Functional nutrition not only looks at what is on your plate, but also on the body’s ability to break down, absorb and use the food efficiently. Is your digestion working as it should? Is your blood sugar regulation working properly? Are your organs receiving all the nutrients they need?
We are not all alike, especially when it comes to our digestive systems. Depending on who you are and what you demand from your body in your daily life, you have to tune in and support it differently. This becomes even more important if you are an athlete as you require more from your body. Nutritional Therapists are trained to help each client find the right type of whole foods that will support, restore balance, enhance the ability to heal, and make you perform at optimum level.
Of course the type of fuel you put into your “tank” is important (you don’t want to put diesel into a gasoline car), but if your tank is leaking, or your engine is clogged up and your oil lamp is constantly blinking, it is just a matter of time before you break down. Making sure that the whole system is working well is as important as the fuel we put in.
This is not a quick fix or short term solution. This is not about counting calories at every meal. This is to help your body find a healthy balance and supporting it along the way. We are looking for a long term solution for you, so you can support your body finding a healthy balance and be pain free.
Did you know that the liver completely renews itself within six months? We make new cells every day. These cells form our organs and organ systems. With the right “building material” we can rebuild our systems and body. You might start feeling improvements after just a few weeks of making changes and that is great. But to make a long-lasting improvement it is going to take some more time and dedication on your part. Your health did not completely deteriorate over night, so we also need some time to build it up.
Helping athletes reach their goals is something I really enjoy. And the category’s have piled up over the years with Cycling, Cyclo-Cross, MTB, Marathons, Triathlon, Powerman, Ironman, Swimming, Rugby, Handball, Basketball, Tennis, Ice-skating, Ice-hockey, CrossFit ,Ultra Trail Running, as well as professional musicians. Maybe you will help me add on another category?
Frequently Asked Questions
For program B, (personalized) the first meeting will take about 60 minutes. We will go through all the information gathered, look at your health goals and start making a plan to get there.
Do you still have questions?
Contact me for further information at nathalie@tigersports.eu
Nathalie is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) by the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA). The NTA “teaches the concept of bio-individuality. There is no perfect diet for everyone. Nutritional Therapists are trained to help each client find the right types of whole foods that will restore balance and enhance their ability to heal”. For more information about NTA, please visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com. Read why Nathalie became an FNTP here.
Please be aware:
Nutritional Therapy Counseling is under no circumstance a substitute for a medical diagnosis. If in doubt if this could be right for you, do not hesitate to contact your medical doctor to make sure that working on your nutrition is right for you.