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Holistic Nutritionist
Alexandra Szabo is a registered holistic nutritionist; trained
chef and doula (see Pre/postnatal Program and Doula Services
for more information). Her strong background in all things
culinary brings a creative passion to her food preparation.
She is a general practitioner, specializing in women and
children’s nutrition and support. Her main focus is
guiding women and their partners through childbearing years
from preconception and birth to postpartum recovery. She
has experience in childhood allergies and digestive health.
She is committed to volunteering her services to support
new Canadians and pregnant women in shelters across the
GTA.
She is the mother of an exuberant three year old who is
her constant little teacher. Making the journey into parenthood
has been an inexplicably rewarding experience which brings
a richness and knowledge to her practice.
Currently, she is doing her teacher training at YogaSpace.
She feels honoured to be in an environment where she is
constantly learning.
Holistic Nutrition
Nutrition plays a key part in the prevention and treatment
of most health concerns and illness and the maintenance
of a balanced and healthy body. Holistic nutrition looks
at the total person with the understanding that everything
we do has an effect on our body. A holistic approach encompasses
all things that nourish you – food, relationships,
sleep, joy, exercise, home life, work, sleep, spirituality,
coping mechanisms, self-expression, and creativity.
Our Holistic Nutritional Counseling Services and
Fees
Our services are designed to cultivate many holistic skills
that will inspire and empower you to focus on balance and
nourishment during your journey before, into and through
parenthood.
For Women and Children
Free Initial Consultation: A free 15-minute initial
consultation. In your session, we will discuss a current
concern or question, and how you could benefit from nutritional
counseling. The consultation is completely confidential
with no obligations. This is an opportunity for you to focus
completely on your concern or question – a 15 minute
gift to yourself.
One-on-one counseling: Assists you in sifting through
the vast body of information to make nurturing food and
lifestyle choices. A thorough assessment of current eating
habits and lifestyle is made. This service includes informative
discussions on nutrition, common challenges, supplements,
herbal remedies, recipes, food preparation, menu planning
and stress management. Gentle, easy-to-implement self-care
strategies suited to personal needs are recommended. Learn
to listen and honour to your body’s innate wisdom.
Focus can be on any of the following: pre-pregnancy, pre/post
natal, infants, cruisers or toddler’s issues.
Private shopping, menu planning and cooking sessions:
will teach you how to select and prepare natural wholesome
foods to nourish your body before, during and after pregnancy.
From complete novices who may be intimidated by whole grains
with hard to pronounce names – to seasoned chefs interested
in learning more techniques and new recipes. In addition,
you will learn where to shop for natural whole foods at
reasonable prices, how to read labels, detoxify your cupboards
and plan delicious easy nutrient packed meals. These sessions
will address your particular needs (pre-pregnancy, pre/post
natal, infants, cruisers or toddlers) in a creative, fun
and useful way.
Fee Schedule
Initial appointment (60 min) ~ $120
60 min ~ $90
30 min ~ $65
3-5 session packages ~ 10-15% off
Monthly Plans ~ 10-15% off
Shopping tour (45 min) ~ $60
Get started package:
Initial appointment and three 30 min follow up sessions
~ $210
Please email Alexandra at beingwellbirthingandbeyond@gmail.com
Or call Alexandra at 416.230.3205 to book a free consultation
or an appointment.
Nutritional Tidbits
- Morning Sickness is most likely to affect women with nutritional
imbalances.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency increases nausea.
- B12 rich foods: Bananas, chickpeas, brown rice and raisons.
Baby’s Brain
- 1st Trimester: Every minute your baby’s brain cells
multiply at a rate of 50,000 up to 100,000. - Vitamin A
makes healthy neurons in the brain.
- Vitamin A rich foods: Fish oils, dairy products, eggs,
broccoli, asparagus.
Anemia
Can be related to an Iron, Folate or B12 deficiency. Our
bodies do not keep reserves of these nutrients. Eat foods
rich in these nutrients throughout the day.
Iron rich foods: Leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, cherries,
dried apricots, fish, poultry.
B12 rich foods: Eggs, milk, cheese, white fish,
pork, yeast extract, chickpeas, brown rice, raisins.
Folate rich foods: Nuts, raw or steamed leafy greens,
wheatgerm, yeast extract, legumes.
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