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 much 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. And, she has done her homework indeed!

From assisting moms and kids to elite athletes and retired folk with improved eating and meal solutions, she has chosen some neat paths for spreading the word. A few highlights from her very diverse portfolio include:

  • Providing expert comment to Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, Global TV, CBC National News, CTV, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, the Vancouver Sun, CFAX radio and other key media
  • Delivering over 3000 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 Senior Nutrition Consultant to SportMedBC and advising athletes and coaches from little league to professional. Previously, nutritionist for the Vancouver Grizzlies NBA team and the Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer Club.
  • Working behind the scenes (and on camera) for a major supermarket retailer where she gained tremendous insight into how and why food is sold the way it is and helped create an award-winning well-being initiative.
  • Developing hundreds of original recipes using fresh, healthy and local ingredients
  • Leading a learn-to-run program
  • Serving as a mentor to many students and dietitians. Patricia was elected by her colleagues as Chair, 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 - regular and gluten-free. 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!