Hi, I am so delighted you are here! Let me introduce myself….
I’m Sarah a Holistic Lifestyle & Nutrition Coach and Plant-based Chef. I have forever had passion for food, cooking, eating, creating and sharing recipes. My interests in cooking shifted to the functionality of nutrients in our food while supporting a close family member, struggling with a chronic digestive disease, who started to see improvements with changes we made to their diet. Food, as I discovered, had the capacity to heal (or hinder!) the body, and so my personal and professional journey into the world of nutrition began.
Finding great, healthy alternatives or allergen safe substitutes in place of foods that aggravated digestive symptoms was tricky at first and involved much in the way of experimentation in the kitchen to ensure meals were still super delicious and satisfying. I absolutely love creating and designing recipes, but I do appreciate not everyone who has had experience of having to cut out specific food groups finds this easy! And even though there has been a massive shift in availability of ‘Free-From’ alternatives in the supermarkets, which is incredible, many of these are sadly heavily processed making them less desirable for regular consumption. Finding fresh, nutritionally balanced meals then, that cater to a range of different intolerances or sensitivities, or delicious recipes that don’t require masses of kitchen equipment and hours in the kitchen, can be even harder.
I am fascinated by the many interconnections between food, our digestive systems and our emotional and mental wellbeing, My particular area of interest is gut health, which began over 12 years ago, when I started brewing and learning about the benefits of Kombucha (a fermented drink containing prebiotic cultures). In fact, I am still constantly learning about the complexities of our gut microbiome and the impact that food and fermented foods can have for physical issues such as digestive discomfort IBS - irritable bowel syndrome, Crohns, Colitis, fatigue, headaches / migranes and emotional issues such as depression and anxiety.
QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to my own personal experience and extensive research, I have studied with the Mind Body Food Institute based in Australia and graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Holistic Lifestyle and Nutrition Coaching. This advanced diploma means I am qualified under the following certifications:
Mind-Body Practitioner
Holistic Life Coach
Functional Nutrition for a healthy brain and body
Functional Nutrition for weight management and eating intuitively.
I am a professionally trained chef having attained an Advanced Diploma at Edinburgh School of Food & Wine in 2010, which enabled me to go on to run my own private chef and catering business for a number of years.
In addition I hold Diplomas in Ayurveda and Yoga, and I am a member of the Complimentary Medical Association (CMA).
In order to keep up to date, I regularly invest time reading the latest research, with a particular focus on gut health, the mind-body connection, eating behaviour, cognitive health and neuroscience.
LIFEGLO
I created LifeGlo, to enable me to share my passion and knowledge of honest, healthy food and gut health with those seeking to re-gain control of their health & well-being. My mission is to help you reap the many mind-body benefits of nutrition and eating for health via LifeGlo plant-based meal range, whilst supporting you via coaching to master the art of making mindful, intuitive food, self-care and lifestyle choices that are emotionally nourishing too.
My style of compassionate coaching holds space for clients where they feel truly listened to. Together we work to uncover the root issues causing ill-health symptoms or limiting beliefs preventing wellness. My unique skill-set motivates and empowers you to make the sustainable changes you desire while supporting you to navigate and achieve your unique health goals.
I love positively encouraging my clients to prioritise their wellness journey, by promoting daily self-care practices, reconnecting with their body and using food to nourish and heal their gut to restore balance and increase resilience. I integrate Ayurvedic wisdom which recognises we are all unique beings and there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution.
I offer personalised coaching sessions and a range of flexible coaching packages to suit your needs. To find out more get in touch, I can’t wait to connect with you.
Sarah x