Oct 21

Oct 21 National Nut Day

One of my clients has a sign at their door that says “My family tree is filled with nuts”. I can’t help but chuckle when I see it. Which brings me to National Nut Day! I actually love these crazy “National whatever day” because it gives me a chance to talk about different foods and how they can either help our health or how it creates disease. Did you know there are over 300 varieties of nuts!! They are a fantastic source of many nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc and the very important magnesium. As, I wrote in a previous blog, magnesium is so important in maintaining balance within our bodies, and nuts are a great source of magnesium. Nuts also contain many of the B vitamins, vitamin E, protein but they are mostly made up of fats. Not too worry its the unsaturated fats that are good for us. It is best to avoid those nuts that are salted and/or roasted because any added salt is not good for us and the roasting process can destroy the delicate fats, minerals and the B vitamins. It is important to properly store them in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer to prevent them from going rancid. Enjoy National Nut Day just make sure they are raw, unsalted and only a handful! If you have any questions with nuts or need help with your nutrition please feel free to contact me. Happy eating!

Sarah Shoemaker

Hey there!

Eating, body awareness, my overall health and self esteem have always been a struggle for me, so I understand and have intimate knowledge about what you may be going through.

I started out as a wheezy asthmatic kid in and out of hospitals and often attached to oxygen. I was told “No” a lot for fear of triggering an asthma attack, so there was minimal exercise and limited exposure to potential allergens.

I never really thought about being “fat” or how my body looked until I had to take steroids and gained a lot of weight which I definitely did not grow out, as hoped by the doctors and my parents.

This started my journey towards self hatred and my poor relationship with food. After years of struggling I decided that I needed to educate myself on how our bodies work, how food affects our health and how to properly exercise.

I have been a Personal Trainer for over 15 years and a Holistic Nutritionist for over 5 years.

I know what it feels like to be lethargic, sick and have no idea why. It doesn’t have to be this way, I can help you learn how your diet is directly affecting your energy levels, your over all health and your moods.

You must be tired of feeling crappy all the time, I know there is a better way. Let’s figure this out together.

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