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Susan Alsembach - Understanding Nutrition Tired of being tired? Struggling with that afternoon slump? I help professionals increase their energy and lose weight so they can thrive not survive.

Ready to ditch the guilt, and the blame/shame game? Let's focus on YOU and how food can work for you.

Digestive discomfort is a signal that our digestive system is struggling and needs help.The other evening, we tried a lo...
28/07/2025

Digestive discomfort is a signal that our digestive system is struggling and needs help.

The other evening, we tried a local eatery. The menu looked appealing, and although it wasn't something I normally ate, I was curious to try out a cachapa (cornbread bun) with pulled pork, which sounded delicious!

Halfway through, I stopped, I could feel my stomach was bloating, and not happy with the situation. I felt tired and uncomfortable. When I got home I had a ginger and lemon tea, until everything settled. The next day still felt a little 'off' but way better than the night before.

I realise this is a sensation that many of my clients live with daily, and it's not fun.

However, instead of looking for the root cause, we treat the symptoms by taking these types of medication, which does not bring resolution to the problem.

Digestive discomfort is often perceived as a normal part of the process, but it is far from being normal, and when not taken seriously, it can lead to further health issues down the road.

The causes can be varied; however, a few points to think of:

- Eating a diet composed of highly refined food products
- A diet containing 'hidden sugars'
- Eating quickly
- Eating starch-heavy meals
- Eating every 2 hours

With education, support, and guidance, digestive discomfort can be a thing of the past.

So, next time you feel uncomfortable, take a few moments and see if you can find the cause.

24/07/2025

Calorie counting is so over!!!!

The way our body functions is both simple and intricate.We often use context and ideas that, in a natural setting, have ...
24/07/2025

The way our body functions is both simple and intricate.

We often use context and ideas that, in a natural setting, have no value.

For example, calories.

Our brain can't count calories; it does not add them up throughout the day, giving you a total count at the end of the day, as an app will.

Instead, our body works hard to break down the food that we give it, so that it can maintain our energy levels and thousands of other functions, so that we can go about our day.

When it comes to food, our body will react to:

The quality of the food we eat
The frequency of our meals
The quantity that we eat
The variety in our diet

These are concepts that our body does understand, and when these ideas are used and refined on an individual level, we will have a body that functions well.

For the average person, there is no need for calories; however, there is a need to understand on a basic level how our bodies function, with regards to the food we eat.

Was in a hurry but made a quick salad to take to work!
23/07/2025

Was in a hurry but made a quick salad to take to work!

So happy to have completed this amazing program, it has been a deep dive in biology, nutrition, human nature and so much...
18/07/2025

So happy to have completed this amazing program, it has been a deep dive in biology, nutrition, human nature and so much more!!!

More importantly my tolls box has grown, to better support my clients in improving their health, through simple yet life changing steps.😊

Food is not linear and neither are we.

Our routines, lifestyles, and genetic makeup are all different, so why doesn’t our food reflects this?

If you want to find out more, DM me ☀️



Thinking outside the box is something I've learned to do over the years.Nutrition and well-being are not linear, and nei...
17/07/2025

Thinking outside the box is something I've learned to do over the years.

Nutrition and well-being are not linear, and neither is our food.

I work in terms of concepts and adapt them to each and every client, and I do the same with the food I eat.

Here are three fun ideas on how you can include the salad topper in your meals:

Breakfast - I add a handfull to my morning Greek yoghurt bowl, it adds a little crunch and sweetness.
Baking - I will add a handfull to any muffin, cake, oat bars mix
Stir fry - I add a handful to bring in the crunch and sweetness

Once we understand how fun food can be when cooking, it relieves much of the pressure that we often feel when trying to get everything right.

Instead, I sometimes just try something out in a slightly different way and often come up with some fun, simple ideas to keep things tasty and easy.

Did you know that dehydration affects both our mental and physical wellbeing? We are 60% made up of fluids so dehydratio...
14/07/2025

Did you know that dehydration affects both our mental and physical wellbeing?

We are 60% made up of fluids so dehydration can lead to symptoms of ‘brain fog’.

Our brain is bathed in cerebrospinal fluids, so a lack of hydration will impact brain functions often seen as:

💦 slower mental processing
💦 poor sleep
💦 memory is slower
💦 increase cortisol
💦 slower gut function
💦 feeling tired and lethargic

We wake up dehydrated after a nights sleep, so a simple way to get started is to have a glass of water first thing in the morning.




Ever get confused between simply being active and being sporty?This week on the podcast Patricia Carr and I, are clearin...
30/06/2025

Ever get confused between simply being active and being sporty?
This week on the podcast Patricia Carr and I, are clearing things up!
Join us as we explore the differences—and discover how both approaches can make a big, positive difference for your health and lifestyle. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

Click the link below to hear our conversation!
https://youtu.be/pnQQUdNALUY

What matters for your health and well-being is not what you do between Christmas and the New Year, but between the New Y...
11/02/2025

What matters for your health and well-being is not what you do between Christmas and the New Year, but between the New Year and Christmas. Think of the 80/20 concept!

If you're not sure what this concept is, message me!

Hello Ladies,Menopause can be a stressful transition for women. Join me for a workshop/discussion to look at what happen...
05/02/2025

Hello Ladies,
Menopause can be a stressful transition for women. Join me for a workshop/discussion to look at what happens to us during menopause, what this means for our long-term health and lifestyle, and how best to manage these changes.

My work as a nutritionist and health coach is not about finding the perfect meal plan or protocol but meeting the client...
28/01/2025

My work as a nutritionist and health coach is not about finding the perfect meal plan or protocol but meeting the clients where they are and guiding & supporting them to where they want to be.

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I will help you make sense of food. Are you tired, craving sugary foods, looking to lose weight but don’t know where to start? You deserve to eat well with meals plans that work for you. Meal planning can be stressful, as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a background in Nursing, I will work with you so that you will be able to thrive instead of survive. No counting calories just tasty food to give you back your energy and lose that weight!