Patricia advocates an 80-20 approach in which most choices are healthy (80%) but room is left for pleasurable indulgences (20%). Food is far more than vitamins and minerals! Nourishment is more than just nutrition!
Patricia genuinely cares about her clients and is committed to helping them find the optimal solution to their food or nutrition challenges.
From assisting moms and kids to elite athletes and retired folk with improved eating, she has chosen some neat paths to spread the word. A few highlights from her diverse portfolio include:
- Providing expert comment to Global TV BC and Edmonton, CBC National News, CTV, Chatelaine, the Vancouver Sun and other key media
- Delivering over 2500 dynamic seminars to corporate, sport and community groups
- Writing and publishing 5 books including: The 101 Most Asked Nutrition Questions and The 80-20 Cookbook: Eating for Energy Without Deprivation, and contributing to several others
- Currently serving as team nutritionist for the Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer Club, SportMedBC and advising athletes and coaches from little league to professional. Previously, nutritionist for the Vancouver Grizzlies NBA team.
- Helping create a well-being initiative for a major supermarket retailer
- Developing original recipes using fresh, healthy and local ingredients
- Leading a learn-to-run program
- Serving as a mentor to many students and new dietitians. Chair-Elect, Dietitians of Canada Board of Directors
“Healthy eating should be pretty easy. It’s less about discipline and more about choosing food that provides the fuel to leave you feeling great. It’s not about avoidance. Go ahead and eat cake or enjoy a glass of wine. Just be sure your actual needs are met. This includes the need to move with exercise!”
Patricia enjoys creating new recipes . Her specialty is delicious, healthy meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less. She’s thrilled to see the sparkle in her clients’ eyes and extra spring in their step when they figure out healthy eating. She loves fun family times and an active outdoor life enjoying nature’s simple, spectacular beauty!