Gwenn Durst- Holistic Nutritionist

08/05/2021

06/07/2021

This so touched me because this is where I struggle on my career path. I have the knowledge and can help so many, but my health has caused issues and I am not the size 2 you would expect a nutritionist to be. Please read 💕

06/01/2021

You do not have to be 127 lbs to be healthy and just because you are 127lbs doesn't mean you are healthy! There are so many myths out there, diets saying they are the best, how are you supposed to know what is the best way to go?!
Every person's body is unique and we will all benefit from different things, but knowing what that is for you can be difficult. This is where working with a nutritionist can be so beneficial!

05/25/2021

Making lasagna roll ups for dinner 😋
Whole wheat noodles, my homemade tofu "ricotta"rehydrated mixed veg mix, mushrooms, a little Moz cheese, tomato puree and diced tomatoes. Stay tuned for pics of the finished product! 🤤

Did you know I offer meal prep help, menu planning and even a tofu 101 class?! Check out my website for more info on all these and the other services I offer 😁
https://gwenndurst.wixsite.com/website

05/18/2021

I am starting to prepare for my June get healthy support group chat now. If you are interested in learning how to set yourself up for a diet free life of whole body health sign up for this chat!
You will be in a group of supportive like-minded people with the same get healthy goal in mind. You will receive daily tips and information to help you on your health journey. I will be available daily to answer questions you may have and will offer weekly one on one check-ins to see how you are coming along in your journey.
This will be the last month I will be offering the group chat for free.
Don't miss the chance to check it out and see how you can make little changes that can make a large impact on your health!
Any questions just ask.
If you want to join this June chat just type " I'm in" in the comments below and I will add you when I open the chat the weekend before. 💪

05/13/2021

What have you done for yourself today? Self care is so important to your health. Take 15 min for you today! 💕

05/09/2021

Happy mother's day to everyone! Post pictures of your yummy mom's day treats 😋

05/01/2021

Happy MAY 🤩🌻.
Are you interested in joining a happy, healthy and ready for summer support group?!

We are now heading into the warm spring and summer months.
This is a time where the
" I want to loose a few more lbs"
" I want to fit into my xyz"
All start running through minds. Many people will jump into fad diets, quick result promised programs and pills, drinks or starvation.

I work towards healthy eating for your body. Weight loss is never a goal, but a side effect/ result of eating properly for your body.

But eating properly can sometimes be a challenge! Temptations are everywhere 🍔 👀 and sometimes you just don't know where to start 🥴
Having guidance and others with the same focus as you that can help keep you on track can make a huge difference between success and being stuck.

I will be running a support group this month for FREE! Join in for a group chat with a focus of helping each other , getting support, accountability, and tips from me to guide you to your goals 😊
I will be joining in on all the fun as well and will be following all the tips and goals we set together!

To be added to the group chat just comment ADD ME! Below 🤩

*I will keeping the group small so I will probably cap this at 10ish.

04/27/2021

Word of mouth is so important for small businesses! Let's support each other 💕 if you have a small business post this on your page and I will support you also! AND drop your business page link/website in my comments so all my friends and followers can find you too 🤩.

04/26/2021

Can we talk about how beautiful this looks 😍
Super simple and nutritious! Whole grain soba noodles frozen mixed vegetable for stir fry( which I was slightly disappointed in the mix..it was alot of carrots and very little broccoli 🤦🏼‍♀️) and pank o crusted tofu! So simple,so delicious and took me 20 minutes to make!

Many people are wary of tofu and soy products due to much misinformation that is out there. Many studies are now showing that these worries and concerns are not true. Estrogen in soy is different than what our bodies produce. Soy is actually beneficial to those who have had and are worried about breast cancer!
Please check out the article I have attached from nutritionfacts.org. He backs all his work with facts,studies and this site has great information on it!
Want to try tofu but don't know where to start? I have a tofu 101 class I would love to tell you more about 😊

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/should-women-at-high-risk-for-breast-cancer-avoid-soy/

04/18/2021

Can you add greens to that?!

Green leafy vegetables are known for all their health benefits and are so important to get into our diet daily. Most people do not get any greens into their bodies for days or even weeks! Kids can be very picky, and some of the healthiest greens can be bitter or rough textured.
So what can you do to get these important greens each day that is not another salad?! Think outside the box!
* Love for smoothies- add a handful of greens to a smoothie filled with fruits. Want to cover the color of the green? Mix in a dark berry smoothie or a chocolate smoothie! My pro tip for smoothies is make sure they are cold! I use frozen fruit or add ice to make sure it is frozen in texture. This will make a big difference if you are on the fence with smoothies😁.
*Chop it up! Not a fan of getting huge leaves in every meal? Chopped up spinach or arugula blend really well into many dishes( pasta, rice, soups). Chopping it smaller will make it so you are not getting huge clumps of greens and they blend nicely into whatever you pair them with.
*Bed of greens- Every meal you eat think, can I put this on top of greens? At first it may be odd to think about eating pasta on top of greens, but after you eat those greens covered in sauce you will think differently about everything else. I love tacos, stir fry over greens and chinese food over cabbage!
* Keep the lettuce please! - eating a sandwich, add a leaf, burger, add a leaf, taco-better add lettuce. Normal everyday foods that we usually add greens to, but can easily get skipped over. Each leaf adds up! So make sure you add even a little wherever you can!
* Don't write off romaine! Yes, kale and arugula trump the others in nutrition, but even iceberg has beneficial vitamins! We always hear about the best of the best, but all greens can benefit your body. These mild lettuces can be great for those just starting to get into greens. If you do not like arugula, mix a little into some romaine so your taste buds can gradually get used to it's flavor.

I could go on! There are many other ways and ideas to get greens into your day. The most important thing is that you do! Not sure how to work them into your daily foods? Let me help!

Here is an article about some of the amazing benefits greens have to our bodies.
Have a great weekend and go eat your greens! 😁

https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/gfnd/gfhnrc/docs/news-2013/dark-green-leafy-vegetables/ #:~:text=The%20vitamin%20K%20contents%20of,the%20best%20cancer%2Dpreventing%20foods.

04/14/2021

When you expect perfection you set yourself up for failure.

Temptations never go away. Even the healthiest minds and bodies give in to temptations. There is nothing wrong with this! We are human and those advertisers are great at their jobs!
I worked a 6 hour day today with a colorful pallet of these bad boys staring at me the whole time. Reminding me of that delicious childhood snack I loved so much. I was hungry as it was after my lunch time... So I got them. I made a choice to bring them into my house. I also made the choice of making and eating a filling salad BEFORE I even opened them and pre loading my body with something healthy and beneficial to me.
I knew if I sat down with this box and the icing in my state of hunger I would end up an hour scroll into Facebook and a half of bag and container gone before I realized I had ate that much.. ultimately leaving me with a huge stomach ach for sure!
But instead, because I made a choice to eat a salad first, I ended up never even touching these! I was satisfied with my lunch and the craving to inhale them passed. They will be a treat for when I'm ready and able to enjoy a few. They are now out of sight and will not be tempting.

I never will call this a cheat, because it is not. Is it the healthiest option-NO! Does it match what I eat 90% of the time-NO! Every choice we make of what goes into our bodies is a decision based on-
is this healthy?, good for me? Benefits my goals?
But temptations will still exist, so even at times of asking these questions you will have occasions you will choose the tempting option instead.
Knowing how to handle these temptations is important. Not letting this put you in a "my day of health is ruined I mine as well binge" mindset that so many go to is important. Not mentally punishing yourself for making this choice is important..

As a nutritionist, helping set you up for success when you hit your own temptations on your journey is part of my goal. This is what will lead you to succeed with your goals. Learning how to handle these situations and temptations is important in resetting your body on its health journey. Want to learn more? Reach out to me ☺️