Jessica Tallarico Nutritional Therapy

06/02/2020

Before Nutrition I worked in International Development. At the forefront of the issues I fought for were human rights. The Black Lives Matter movement is largely a human rights movement and SO MUCH MORE. I'm assimilating my thoughts and educating myself and I have A LOT of work to do. I encourage the community here to do the same. Are you doing the work to educate and inform yourself, are you having the difficult conversations? My favourite organization from Toronto, The Stop Community Food Centre shared some great resources in their newsletter today with information about food security and racism. Please take the opportunity to read through (they are Ontario focused, but I'm positive such reports and resources exist for each province).

COP-COC - The racial justice education and advocacy network of Ontario

06/02/2020

04/21/2020

💕Stay safe, support one another, send virtual hugs, stay positive, let love in💕 This beautiful message was put together in collaboration with fellow female entrepreneurs.

04/18/2020

On Wednesday (04/22) I’ll be joining .bhatnagar on IG Live for a nutrition Q&A at 6:30PM EST 💕 Tune in, and bring your questions.

04/07/2020

🍽just here sharing a simple plate🍽⠀
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I want to be completely sincere in saying that I’m sick of cooking and baking. Week 1, 2 and 3 of quarantine/staying at home had me somewhat inspired in the kitchen, but this week I’m JUST NOT into it. My priority when grocery shopping this week was to pick up foods that allowed me to cut corners. Getting boxed baby lettuces is part of that plan. This way I know I can throw a handful of greens onto a dish and get good nutrient density while I’m at it. p.s I also added sauerkraut (fermented probiotic rich) and broccoli sprouts (hormone balancing)-two elements important to my nutritional needs right now, but perhaps different from yours. p.p.s extra side of 💕⠀
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Anyone else getting bored of their kitchen?
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03/30/2020

Happy Monday! Many of us still have our grocery shop pending, since it's the beginning of the week. This experience has become surreal, daunting and unfamiliar. I know my local grocery store has changed it's layout, the capacity is being managed, and for good reason, there is a sanitation protocol as soon as you walk in. I personally go in with a solid grocery list, because I want to minimize my visits to once a week. I also want to make sure I'm reaching for nutritious and wholesome ingredients to make whole food meals and snacks throughout the week. That is why I want to offer my free resource, it is a Grocery Guide with information about your food sources and includes a grocery list. You can comment here or private message me if you would like to receive it. Sending lots of love

03/18/2020

I sent this recording of a very candid conversation my dear friend Catherine and I had about what's going on right now, what you're being told, what you're being sold, immunity and human connection. If you are on my mailing list, you received it :) If you are not and you would like to be, visit www.jessicatallarico.com and sign up in the pop up!

Sending lots of love to you and your families

03/16/2020

It is hard to put ideas and thoughts to words right now. ⠀
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A couple weeks ago, I was meeting my new niece Ludovica for the first time, reconnecting with my sister after probably the longest time we’ve ever spent apart, and exploring a new city, the beautiful Sydney. The place my sister, her partner and my gorgeous niece call home. ⠀
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I am so grateful for the opportunity I was given to be in Sydney. It was a much needed mental break. Connecting with new life was, in fact, life giving. ⠀
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While I could never look back to my “former” life, working full time and commuting from one city to the next for work; starting my own business, in a different city, with a much smaller network and no support system has been challenging to say the least. Processing all of this change had taken a toll, and I didn’t realize it, but I needed to step away and I’m so glad I did. ⠀
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Now returning home to Montreal from Australia, to what many refer to as a crisis, COVID-19, I am presented the opportunity to choose how to react and respond. As a small business owner who relies on visits with clients for income, I COULD choose to panic, stress and worry about the consequences of all of this. I am familiar to this panic, this is how I sadly have been living my daily life. Until now. ⠀
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Now, two days into self-isolation (I did, in fact, travel through 3 airports and it is my social duty to do this) I am left with nothing but my own devices (and fortunately the company of my dog and my husband). I am choosing this opportunity to create, to innovate. I am choosing personal development and internal work over anxiety, panic and fear. I am using technology and remote connection to collaborate too! ⠀
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I am choosing to support my community in the best way I can from afar by connecting, checking in and providing an understanding heart. It took me a while to even get these words down, and I’m not even entirely sure it makes sense (hello jet lag), but I can only hope that in sharing someone is connecting to some of my thoughts. ⠀
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Later this week I will share more thoughts on “immune boosting” and nutrition, as usual, but for now I leave you with the above. I know my network on here only extends so far. Most of you are family and friends, and therefore, please KNOW that I’m here for whatever you might need. 💕

03/04/2020

What happens during a one-on-one session with me? 🙋🏻‍♀️💕🤗⠀
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When I see clients one-on-one, beyond a thorough intake assessment, we dive into some of the above mentioned issues on an INDIVIDUAL basis, because guess what? Your nutrition is as unique as you (SUPER unique!). If you struggle with digestive upset, want to manage your energy levels, are figuring out how to mediate your stress, or need to balance your hormones, we can do so through nutritional therapy. ⠀
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Sound interesting? Shoot me a DM and let’s connect! ⠀
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03/04/2020

As a society, North Americans are inundating our bodies with sugar, often without realizing (sneaky, hidden sugars are in A LOT of the foods we consume). That's why most of my clients receive the recommendation to focus on quality fats and proteins, and why in a lot of my social media shares, you will see my plates focus on those macronutrients as well. It's is THE way to start balancing our blood sugar. So there's a window into one of the Nutritional Therapy foundations...BUT, if you are curious about the work I do in general, see below :)

02/28/2020

How to maintain rhythm when you’ve flipped your body upside down (to a totally different time zone, different hemisphere and different season!)? ✈️ 🇦🇺 ☀️⠀
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5 days ago, I made the almost 35 hours total trek to Sydney, Australia. This was the first time I’ve embarked on a journey that long. Not only is that significant air travel, but the 16 hour time difference is surely confusing for your body’s natural cycles and rhythms. So what did I do to try to stay on track?⠀
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1. Hydrate-travel can be super dehydrating and drinking more water then you think you need is key. For one to keep your body well lubricated. ⠀⠀

2. Movement-stretching, brisk walks, a mobility routine, or any activity to get your heart rate up is great to keep your rhythm. ⠀
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3. Sleep- upon arrival, keeping with the schedule of your destination is important. Even if it feels impossible with the jet lag and time difference, stay up and wait until evening time to finally go to sleep. ⠀
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4. Eat fresh foods - this is a general rule of thumb, and at my destination access to fresh food is abundant, but I found eating fruits, veggies and minimal processed foods has helped keep my rhythms in check. ⠀
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Bonus-I took the plunge from the rocks into the ocean (which I would never normally do as I tend to be fearful of the ocean) and the fresh, cool salt water snapped me out of my daze. ⠀
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What do you do to keep your body in check during travel?

02/17/2020

Happy Monday! I created a resource to help you in the grocery aisles. It's called Your Grocery Guide and it's available for free when you visit my website www.jessicatallarico.com . Check it out!

02/05/2020

When you step away from your desk, your work, or your day and stop to breathe, smell and eat your food you are allowing your body the opportunity to “rest and digest”. In a parasympathetic state is how our body’s digest most optimally. When you do not rest to digest, your body may not send the proper signals to break down your food, but it also provides the opportunity for dysfunction in your digestion. For one, if you don’t rest to digest your body doesn’t produce enough saliva to help break down the carbohydrates in your mouth (among many other functions that take place when you digest in a relaxed state)⠀
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Many responded to a poll yesterday saying they do step away and break for their meal and many did not. In our busy and bustling lives it may seem an impossible task. What if you could take 5-10 minutes to chew, taste, relax and enjoy your food just to start!? Small, manageable steps is what I’m all about !⠀
(pictured here) does not chew, chew, chew his food but he does make good food choices at least 🤷🏻‍♀️

01/24/2020

Today is the last day to sign up for the Nutrition Reset taking place through CrossFit Westmount. You can absolutely participate remotely if you are not in Montreal. Get the info here or message me with any questions! http://crossfitwestmount.com/en/nutrition-reset/

The aim of the reset is to learn how make changes to your nutrition that have you feeling your best. You will be encouraged to shift your mindset and make changes in your habits. These shifts and adjustments are intended to be attainable and sustainable. The reset will help simplify the complex topi...

01/20/2020

Better late than never! Here's this month's newsletter about friendship, connection and food. If you aren't yet subscribed to my newsletter and would like to receive it, click "connect" at the bottom of the page

Even though we are more than half way through the first month of the year, I’m only now settling back home after the holidays and getting back to the swing of things, and I don’t think I’m alone. Consider these belated well wishes for 2020. It’s been great to hit refresh!

01/05/2020

This isn’t a welcome 2020 post, or a post about nutrition tidbits, or how I’m going to set goals this year.⠀
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This is a holboxeña sunset, and it’s a special one indeed 🌅. In 2012 I visited this island and it was by far the most virgin beach I had seen in all of my life, and at that time I didn’t fully appreciate it. In my memory there were maybe 4 hotels, all eco villas and the beaches were practically empty. Most of the island is (or was) made up of a natural reserve and is (or was) protected by the a Mexican government. ⠀
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On this visit, Holbox was a different place. 10 times the amount of hotels, hostels and restaurants, and 20 times the amount of tourists. It was obvious this sacred place is suffering the consequences and by far not all the tourists appreciate how they might be abusing of this land (in particular bc there is a lot of garbage thrown amid the streets). ⠀
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This didn’t make it any less special, but it did make me think twice about how and where I choose to travel for my own enrichment. I don’t think I fully know how to consciously travel with the environment in mind but I was definitely enlightened on this trip. I have even in the recent past encouraged many friends and family to visit Hol Box because of my experience in 2012, I may think twice about doing so now. I guess all of this is meant to say that with all the environmental troubles our world is experiencing, reconsidering how we literally use Mother Earth should be a non-negotiable. Even if it’s one modification to your daily activity (ie your morning latte goes in a reusable cup). That’s all! Happy 2020! May it be all you set your sights on 🌎 💓

12/16/2019

I just sent out a newsletter with tips to manage over the holidays.

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We’re well into December and around the corner from the holidays. It’s the last two weeks before this decade is over. 2020 here we come! I know I’m personally excited to see what next year has in store.

12/09/2019

How do you get your Vitamin D? ☀️ ⠀
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I know these wintery and gloomy days have me missing the sunshine, and I could certainly use a Vitamin D boost. In the absence of sunshine (typical of our winter season) it is important to get this fat soluble vitamin from other sources-whether a supplement or food source. Deficiency can have you feeling fatigued, anxious or depressed and lower your immunity among other symptoms. ⠀
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Here are some great foods containing vitamin D⠀
🍄 mushrooms ⠀
🐟 salmon⠀
🥚 egg yolks ⠀
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