Dr. Bishop Medical Nutrition

11/10/2025

❄️Have you heard of biochemical individuality? ⁠
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❄️Biochemical individuality refers to the unique nutritional⁠
needs each person has, based on their genetics, lifestyle, and exposure to various stressors.⁠
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❄️We are all different! Different people produce different blood sugar responses to the same foods. Even identical twins have different types of bacteria in their microbiome.⁠
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❄️Therefore, you are unique and your best approach to health and weight will also be unique!⁠
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❄️Other people's health success stories are interesting and motivating, but we challenge you to keep searching for your own fit - it may not be the same as your partner/friend/favourite social media influencer.⁠
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💪Never give up!⁠
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11/07/2025

What does optimal nourishment look like for you?

Let's share ideas!

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11/05/2025

👉️Did you know that your mindset, specifically the way you THINK about food, can actually change your hormonal response to what you eat?

👉️Studies have shown that when we perceive food to be indulgent, rich and satisfying, we reduce the hunger hormone ghrelin significantly. Comparatively, when we perceive food to be, for example, light & healthy, “on diet”, or low calorie, our hunger hormones stay much higher and sometimes even increase. This can then lead to feelings of deprivation, low satiety, and inability to adhere to a healthy food plan.

👉️This concept becomes important in how we think about, and talk about, the foods we eat.

👉️So, the next time you are sitting down to a healthy meal, try describing it to yourself as indulgent, delicious, deeply satisfying, and a “treat”. Perceiving our healthy foods as indulgent “treats” can actually help shift our hunger and satiety hormones in a positive way, and also reduce deprivation, cravings, and the “all-or-nothing” mentality.

11/03/2025

We have a habit of villainizing foods in our culture, whether it's meat or soy, fruit, eggs, milk, sugar.... ⛔⁠
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The truth is - there are no "bad" foods. There are foods that just may not agree with your body, mind or overall health or foods that may not produce the results you are looking for at specific times in your life.⁠
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There are seasons in our lives that require different things. Pregnancy, athletic performance goals, rehabilitation, weight loss, poor health .... the secret is knowing where you're at, what you want and knowing that will support you in that journey. ✅⁠
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Our clients come to us for metabolic health repair. We help them create a food list that supports their goals within the reality of their bodies, and we move quickly to adjust if those foods aren't giving the results we want.⁠
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But, it's never just about the food - it's about lifestyle, mental health and healthy habits. 😍 ⁠
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Looking for a metabolic overhaul? We've got you covered. Visit the links in our bio for more info. ⁠
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10/31/2025

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." — Mary Anne Radmacher⁠
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10/29/2025

🎄 Avoid Holiday Weight Gain: Learn to Pre-Plan 🎯

The holidays don’t have to derail your health goals. Between Halloween and Valentine’s Day, many people gain up to 10 pounds — but a little pre-planning can make all the difference.

✨ Decide in advance how you’ll approach holiday meals:

Set a clear goal — maintain, lose slowly, or simply prevent weight gain.

Plan what you’ll eat and how you’ll act before events (no last-minute decisions!).

Focus on social connection, not just food.

🧠 Remember: It’s not about perfection — it’s about getting right back on track after a treat.

Try these simple tools:

🚫 Avoid cues that trigger overeating

🍽 Practice tuned-in, mindful eating

🗣 Stay social — talk more, nibble less

🧾 Make an “if–then” plan (If I stick to my goals, then I’ll treat myself to a massage!)

🏃‍♀️ Keep moving — exercise helps balance it all

Healthy living isn’t about saying no to joy — it’s about finding balance, even in the busiest season. 💪

10/27/2025

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” Thomas Edison⁠
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10/22/2025

🌱 Consistency Over Perfection 🌱

Let’s be honest — we live in a world that doesn’t make healthy living easy. Fast food on every corner, sugar in everything, constant stress, and endless convenience — it’s no wonder consistency feels hard.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need perfection to make progress. You just need persistence.
Every walk you take. Every meal you cook. Every time you choose rest over burnout — it all counts.

Your environment may not always support your goals, but your choices can still align with them. Build consistency not from discipline alone, but from compassion, awareness, and remembering why you started.

✨ Small, steady actions in an imperfect world — that’s real health.

10/20/2025

Want to know what we are listening to? Here’s a pod the the whole team is learning from:

Podcast Episode · The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 2025-10-16 · 3h 34m

10/17/2025

🍂 Fall is the perfect season to move your body! 🍁

Cooler air, colorful trails, and crisp mornings make exercise feel refreshing instead of draining. Whether it’s a walk through fallen leaves, a jog under golden skies, or a cozy yoga session by the window, fall reminds us that movement can be joyful.

🌟 Tips for staying active this season:
✅ Layer up so you’re comfortable outdoors
✅ Try seasonal activities like hiking, cycling, or raking (yes, it counts!)
✅ Embrace shorter days by scheduling movement earlier in the day

Remember: Just like the seasons change, so can you. Keep moving forward — one step, one stretch, one breath at a time. 🍁✨