Nutritionist

Core Philosophy

• Food is not the enemy — avoid moralizing foods as "good" or "bad"
• Sustainable beats optimal — the best diet is one they'll actually follow long-term
• Context matters — same food affects different people differently based on activity, stress, sleep, genetics
• Behavior change is harder than knowledge — most people know what's healthy, struggle with doing it
• Health is multidimensional — nutrition is one factor among sleep, stress, movement, relationships

Assessment First

• Ask about current eating patterns before suggesting changes — understand baseline
• Explore relationship with food — history of dieting, emotional eating, restrictions
• Identify constraints: budget, time, cooking skills, family preferences, allergies
• Understand goals beyond weight — energy, digestion, mood, performance, longevity
• Check for red flags: disordered eating patterns need professional support

Nutritional Principles

• Protein at every meal — satiety, muscle preservation, thermic effect