10 Myths About Working with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

There are lots of questions and myths that surround working with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (me).

And so, I thought it would be a good idea to round up the most common ones I get and lay them out for you. Maybe you have had the same thoughts.

10 Myths People Have About Nutritional Therapy

  1. I’m going to make you eat salads only

    This one is always a top one. The straight line of thought is once you decide to eat healthy, it’s only salad for the rest of time. This is 100% false. I like a good salad but I don’t eat them often myself.

  2. You’re going to give up everything for the rest of your life

    This would be so unsustainable and honestly, “giving up” everything often causes patterns of binging, and we want to avoid that. Instead, we learn how to moderate and incorporate the things you love the most.

  3. It’s going to be all liquids for the rest of your life

    For my Gastroparesis clients, this is a scary thought they have, and I totally understand why. But my main focus when working together is to get you off liquids and move on to solids and just normal ways of eating.

  4. You’re going to have to take hundreds of supplements

    I know this does happen with some practitioners, but not me. I am of the mind to always try without supplements and then IF we need them, we keep them very minimal and temporary. Supplements are meant to be a temporary help, not a long-term part of your life.

  5. We are going to do a lot of “woo-woo” stuff

    This varies for everyone, but no, I keep things pretty sciency around here. The closest we get to “woo-woo” is some really necessary mindset work.

  6. You’ll have to workout incessantly

    You can’t outwork a bad diet and exercising constantly is not going to do you much good if your body isn’t in a healthy space. I always encouragement movement, but that can be walking, stretching, shoot even just daily cleaning around the house. Movement is essential for good digestion, but working out constantly is not the answer.

  7. Healthy eating is super expensive

    It doesn’t have to be. I create meal plans that are meant for leftovers and can be made in bigger batches for later. When you don’t have all of the weird, “healthy processed foods” it’s way less expensive. Simple fruits, veggies and meat with some grains thrown in goes a long way on the budget. Not only that, but with each client, we discuss if that’s a major consideration for you and I customize to your needs.

  8. I’m going to judge you for your eating choices or lifestyle

    I am no one to judge you. I am not a perfect person, nor do I want to be. Do I eat junk food? Duh. Do I skip workouts? Duh. Do I sometimes spend an entire day on the couch just relaxing? Well, not so much anymore but that’s because I have a rambunctious toddler who won’t let me hahaha All that to say, I don’t judge you, but I will encourage you to set up beneficial lifestyle choices.

  9. I will expect perfection out of you

    NOPE. Again, I am not perfect, nor do I expect you to be. I always tell my clients that it’s about progress, not perfection. As long as you are trying, I am happy.

  10. You will be magically healed after just a few weeks

    This would be a silly thought for anyone, but oftentimes clients assume that as soon as we start, they should be feeling better. I try to remind them that, you didn’t get sick in a week, you aren’t going to get better in a week, or whatever timeframe the expectation is. However, what they can expect is to gradually see improvements and sometimes, those move faster for some. And at the end of our time together, they will have all of the tools to continue being consistent and making improvements.

    Yes, sometimes after the 3 or 6 months together, they feel almost fully better and that’s amazing. Just remember, everyone responds differently and our bodies take different paces.

If you’ve ever had any of these thoughts, hopefully that helped you get some answers to your questions.

Nutritional Therapy is definitely not a one-sized fits all approach, but one thing remains true, it can be for everyone as long as you have a practitioner who is willing to customize your programs to you.

That is the exact approach I use with my clients. It’s custom to you and the whole goal is to improve your life and health, not for you to fit into mine.

If you’d like to learn more about how I can help you, follow the link below that fits your needs.

Suffer from Gastroparesis and would like some help? Click here

Have other ailments and aren’t sure if Nutritional Therapy is right for you? Click here

Until next time,

Keep it Fresh. Keep it Simple. Keep it Real.

Aubrey

What is a GI Map & How Do We Use It

You might have heard about a GI Map from your doctor, maybe listening to other practitioners or just doing some searching on ways to find out what’s going on with your stomach.

Well, the GI-MAP is a great resource to be able to take a more in-depth look at what the landscape of your gut is doing.

What is a GI-MAP?

We have talked before about how roughly 70% of your immune system is in your gut and how creating a balanced microbiome is important to that gut health.

So, how do we find out how to balance that microbiome? Well, enter the GI-MAP.

The GI-MAP is the latest DNA-based stool test utilized by functional medicine practitioners (Hi that’s me). It provides actionable test results that lead to a treatment plan tailored to address your health and chronic conditions.

The GI-MAP helps assess specific microbes that may disturb your microbiome and trigger
digestive and gastrointestinal issues andor other chronic health conditions.
It is incredibly safe and easy and it only requires one stool sample per test.

Is the GI-MAP the right test for you?
CONSIDER TAKING GI-MAP TEST IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS/SYMPTOMS:

GI Issues (Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea)
• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
• Bacterial/Parasitic Infections
• Anxiety
• Depression, Stress
• Weight Management & Obesity
• Diabetes
• Allergies
• Auto-Immune Disorders
• Hormonal Issue
• Brain Fog
• Other Chronic Health Issues

Now, I am going to provide one barrier here. GASTROPARESIS.

I do run GI-MAPs on my Gastroparesis clients, but only under certain circumstances.

  1. They sign up to work together for 6 months. The reason for that is a GI-MAP protocol is really best done in a 3 month time period. I prefer to get started on your Gastroparesis first and then midway through, we can do the GI-MAP test and protocols that go with that.

  2. We have to set the foundations of your Gastroparesis healing first and make sure you are tolerating more foods and actually able to absorb.

  3. A GI-MAP protocol can be harsh on the body. There can be lots of supplements, detoxing and excreting of waste and I want to make sure you are in a position to handle that.

Now, for those who sign up for 6 months, we usually run the first test around 2.5 months. This allows us plenty of time to get through the initial part of the Thrive with Gastroparesis Program and get momentum. Then, around month 3 we can start the protocol.

What if you don’t have Gastroparesis, but you fall under any one of the conditions/symptoms above?

Good news! There are no barriers to getting started.

We will start our work together with this test and create the protocol around the findings. We will adjust the nutritional needs to it and you would be able to run the 3-month protocol.

We also always do a retest in the end of the protocol to check for improvements and differences.

Those who choose the route of a program with a GI-MAP see SO MUCH improvement. Not only in their Gastroparesis or digestion issues, but their overall health.

  • Better Energy

  • Less Brain Fog

  • Reduced Inflammation

  • Ability to Digest even more efficiently

  • And a general feeling of clarity, happiness and overall lightness

Testing, finding the root cause of your health issues and tackling them head on is such a powerful tool. And it will get you so much further than continually trying fad diets, medications or just “putting a bandaid” on your symptoms.

Do you have any questions for me about a GI-MAP?

Would you like to know if it’s a good option for you?

Let’s chat about it!

Send me an email to info@realpeeljuice.com and we will talk it over.

Until next time,

Keep it Fresh. Keep it Simple. Keep it Real.

Aubrey

Common Juice FAQs

COMMON JUICE FAQs

WHAT IS A COLD-PRESSED  JUICE?

Cold Pressing is the process of extracting nutrient rich juice from fresh produce by using high pressure exerted through a hydraulic press. Real Peel uses two types of machines for the juice. We use a Kuvings Slow Masticating juicer, and for larger orders we use a GoodNature X1 Cold-Pressed juicer which is recommended as the best.

No heat is applied during the extraction process which allows for low levels of oxididation during the juicing process, which does not compromise the integrity of the produce. The result is that the juice is full of flavor, rich in color and nutrient rich.

WHY DOES THE JUICE LOOK DIFFERENT TO THE LAST TIME I BOUGHT IT?

Our juices are made with completely natural fruits and vegetables, and variations in the color and appearance may occur. Although we make every effort to make the juices consistently, seasonal variations and the harvest location will cause minor differences in the fruits and vegetables.

MY JUICE IS SETTLED/SEPARATED. IS IT OK TO DRINK?

All our juices are preservative and additive free or any other ingredients that can prevent the natural settling process. Give it a good shake, and its fine to drink!

WHY DON’T YOU USE GLASS BOTTLES?

We currently use PET #1 plastic bottles because it is safe, single use bottle. Our bottles are also 100% recyclable. We hope to get into glassware in the future, but for now this is perfectly safe!

CAN I DRINK YOUR JUICES IF I AM LACTOSE INTOLERANT?

Yes. All our juices and nut milks are 100% lactose free.

ARE YOUR JUICES ALL GLUTEN-FREE?

Yes. All our juices are gluten-free.

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF EACH JUICE?

Real Peel juices are raw and made fresh. We don’t add any type of preservatives to them, so as you can imagine, they are highly perishable. Depending on the juice and if it’s kept in the refrigerator, the juices can last between 4-7 days.

ORDERING & DELIVERY OF JUICE

HOW SOON CAN I RECEIVE MY ORDER?

We do pickups and delivery on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Depending on what time you order, will determine your receiving date. It is explained in detail at checkout. If you ever need a special pickup date, please contact us at info@realpeeljuice.com to see if we can accommodate.

DO YOU DELIVER?

Yes. We deliver in the Houston and surrounding areas. If you are out of our delivery zone in Houston, we will ship overnight to you.

CAN I PICK UP MY ORDER?

For sure! This is actually how we prefer to do it. You pick up at Sycamore Grounds Coffee & Bakery in Pasadena once we let you know that your order is ready.

I WOULD LIKE TO SET UP A REGULAR ORDER. HOW DO I DO THIS?

Easy! We have 3 monthly subscription options for you to get your juices. Check them out on our Memberships page.

DO I RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FOR SETTING UP A LIFESTYLE?

Yes! The discount is built into the subscription and gets larger with the bigger option.

I NEED TO CHANGE/PAUSE/CANCEL MY ORDER FOR MY SUBSCRIPTION. HOW DO I DO THIS?

Please contact us at info@realpeeljuice.com

 

CLEANSING & HEALTH

WHAT IS A JUICE CLEANSE?

A juice cleanse is a short term, fresh, raw, all-liquid diet that is used for a multitude of health benefits. While cleansing, you will be flooding your body with nutrient-rich cold pressed juice while giving your digestive system a break and a chance to get rid of all of those toxins. It will change your body, your mindset and even your pallet.

SHOULD I PREPARE IN ANY SPECIAL WAY BEFORE MY CLEANSE?

For maximum benefits during your cleanse, prepare three days in advance. We recommend to stop or reduce your coffee intake and start eating healthier. No fast food, no processed sugars, no meat, etc. It's not a requirement, but it will make the cleanse MUCH easier and give you better results.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEANSE?

Everyone’s body is different, so the first piece of advice is to listen to your own body. Otherwise, we recommend a cleanse once every 2 months to keep an ongoing healthy lifestyle. However, if you eat particularly bad, then once a month is preferred.

WILL I SUFFER ANY NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THE CLEANSE?

Everyone reacts differently, but there are some typical side effects to a juice cleanse that are good to know about and prepare for. The 2nd day is typically the hardest. You might have a detox headache. This comes from not drinking coffee or from your body ridding itself of the toxins. You also might feel fatigued on day 2, but the energy should pick right back up.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A JUICE CLEANSE?

The benefits of a cleanse include

  • Healthier looking skin

  • More Energy

  • Better awareness of certain foods effects on the body

  • Change in the pallet and taste buds

  • Reduction in Brain Fog

  • Improved digestion

  • Overall awareness of well being

  • Positive mood

  • Weight loss from water weight and detoxing. (The weight loss is temporary if you go back to your diet before the cleanse.)

 

CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL WHILE ON A JUICE CLEANSE?

NO. Just don't do it!

CAN I DRINK COFFEE WHILE ON A JUICE CLEANSE?

Preferably not. If you feel like your life cannot go on without it, then you are allowed 1 cup of BLACK coffee only per day.

CAN I WORK OUT DURING A CLEANSE?

Yes. However, only low intensity workouts like walking, swimming, stretching, yoga, etc. You need to listen to your body.

SHOULD I DRINK WATER DURING A CLEANSE?

YES YES YES YES! Did we make it clear enough? You should be drinking about a gallon a day during a cleanse.

DOES IT MATTER WHAT ORDER I DRINK MY JUICES IN IF I AM DOING A CLEANSE?

Yes. They are labeled and the order is provided on your instruction sheet. It is important to follow the order for max benefits.

WILL I LOSE WEIGHT ON A JUICE CLEANSE?

Yes, most people lose between 4-10 pounds. Do remember that this weight loss is not a permanent solution, as most of it is water weight and the reduction of inflammation. If you go right back to bad habits, you will gain it back quick!

CAN I SMOKE WHILE CLEANSING?

Um, you shouldn’t smoke period, but for the sake of answering this question, No you cannot smoke during a cleanse.

CAN I EAT SOLID FOODS WHILE ON A CLEANSE?

We recommend that you do not eat while you are cleansing. However if you feel like you are getting faint or can’t control yourself, a piece of fruit or raw vegetables would be fine.

HOW SHOULD I STORE MY JUICE?

Always in the refrigerator. Try not to keep them out too long.

If you have any questions that I didn’t cover here, please feel free to contact us!

Juicing Cured My Gastroparesis

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Juicing Cured My Gastroparesis

A lot of people ask me the same question “Why did you start juicing?” and I never thought so many would, because I figured they would just chalk it up to me wanting to be “trendy”.

This is not the case, though, and I find it pretty cool that people are so interested in my story. So, I am going to lay it all out there. Maybe it will help you find some peace in something you’re dealing with. Maybe it will give you hope for your health. Or maybe it will just be a little extra layer of info about me. Whatever it may be, here it is.

I Wasn’t Eating

You read that correctly. Let’s take it back to 2014. As each month passed, I stopped being able to eat more and more. I would always sit down to try, and sometimes I would force myself and then end up being really sick afterwards. It was not a good direction I was heading, nor was it a good lifestyle to be living. I could literally eat a piece of apple and be full for 2 days. That is not normal and that is not healthy.

I was running out of hope and ideas on why I was feeling this way. I tried everything, cutting out lactose, cutting out gluten, cutting out even certain fruits and vegetables. Nothing was working. Every trendy diet you can think of out there, I tried, and it failed me. Finally, I decided it was time to go to the doctor.

No One Knows

From October 2014 until May of 2015 I endured test after test, pill after pill and plenty of heartache. Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. By all standards, I was a perfectly healthy 22-23 year old with a tummy ache.

We did tests for colitis, Crohn’s, IBS, IBDS, cancer checks and many more. Finally, my mom and I sat on her bed one night scouring the internet for any possible answer, and that’s when it came to us. We clicked on the link for something called, Gastroparesis. Sounds scary, but more than that, it was confusing. The only thing we could find, at first, was that it was for diabetics. I am not diabetic.

With more digging, we found that you can get Idiopathic Gastroparesis. This simply means they don’t know why it happens or what caused it. AWESOME. Gastroparesis technically means “paralyzed stomach”, but it has everything to do with your stomach not emptying the food in an appropriate amount of time and not being able to digest and then all the repercussions that follow that. EVEN MORE AWESOME…

The next appointment I had with the doctor, I mentioned the possibility of Gastroparesis and they looked at me and said, ”It’s highly unlikely, but if you really want to do the test for it, we can order it for you”. I am glad I asked. I went in for the 4 hour test and after 2 hours, the nurse told me “Oh honey, you don’t even need to stay for the next 2 hours. It’s plain as day that you have this.”

The test is comprised of you eating a completely balanced meal. So, 1 egg white and two pieces of toast with jelly and some water. You then lay down and literally just lay there. A machine monitors the emptying of your stomach. After 2 hours, you are supposed to have emptied 50% or more of your food. After just 2 hours of me laying there, I had emptied 32%. Now, this might not seem like a big deal, but it would take a normal person 4 hours to empty their stomach and digest, it would take me anywhere from 6-9 hours, depending on the meal. That can be painful, trust me. Food sitting there for hours, stomach acid building, and so many more things happening.

The Next Steps

Ok, so we figured it out. Now what? How do you cure a disease that you don’t even know how or why it happens? You take a guess and try every pill under the sun!

My doctors gave me EVERY pill they knew of that MIGHT help. The reactions were detrimental. One gave me anxiety so bad I couldn’t handle myself. I’ve never had it, and I can tell you that I never want to again. The next cramped my body up so bad I couldn’t walk. The final pill changed my moods so drastically that I was a nightmare to be around. I didn’t even want to be around myself. I knew taking medicine my whole life was not something I was wanting to do my whole life, either.

That was it. Those were all of my options. BUT WAIT, there was one more. The doctors said I could get a pacemaker put into my stomach. 23 years old and you want to do major surgery on me that might not even work? No thank you. I don’t want to have to return every 10 or so years for major surgery.

“Where do I go from here? Am I just doomed to feel like this for the rest of my life? I can’t even hold a normal job, because I am so sick. How will I be self-sustainable?” These were the daunting thoughts that ran through my head most days. This is not a good life for someone so young and just starting out.

Family To The Rescue

After expressing all of my pain and struggle to my older brother, he mentioned I should try juicing. At the time, he lived in Austin, so I just thought he was being a “trendy, hippy Austinite”. So, I wrote it off for a while. He then sent me 2 recipes to try.

The first one I ever sold, The Beginner, was a version of the juice he told me to try. It changed my life. I was feeling so much better, because my body was getting these nutrients I needed, but not putting the stress on it to digest solid food. I was able to “eat” without eating, without feeling sick, without all of the pain. This was my first step to getting my life back.

I decided to commit to juicing every day for at least breakfast and I did it for about 6 months and then tried a 3-day cleanse. Everything in my body was changing, for the better. I was feeling healthier, stronger, happier, full but not sick. BUT, my stomach wasn’t quite there. When I wasn’t juicing, I was trying to eat normal food, but my body still wasn’t having it.

The Final Step

Juicing had helped me out tremendously, but I still had what felt like a baseball once I ate real food. My mom and I started searching again! We found acupuncture. Wow. Just wow. I drank a juice and headed off to my first appointment, nervous and very reluctant. This was my missing piece.

I went to Marr Physical Medicine in League City. Dr. Marr is a Chiropractor that studied acupuncture. He was kind, and listened to all my complaints and knew exactly where to put the needles to help me out. After that first appointment, I finally felt like my old self again. I went back for 6 more sessions and then I continue to go about every 4 months. When I explain it to people, I equate it to jumping your car’s battery.

My nerves weren’t firing to my stomach, but as soon as he put those needles in and a heat lamp over them, it was like my whole body got a fresh charge. It was the most incredible feeling. I walked out of that first appointment with a smile and then about an hour later, I felt hungry for the FIRST TIME IN A YEAR AND A HALF. I almost confused it with being sick again, because I had forgotten what that felt like.

Here Comes Real Peel

Fast forward to 2016 and, I have done it. I have “cured” myself back to about 85% and I couldn’t have done it without juice and acupuncture. Once I realized the magnitude of what I had done, I knew I HAD to use this knowledge to help others. My thought was “If juicing could almost cure my incurable condition, then what could it do for the person with indigestion? Or the person with chronic migraines? But more than that, I thought, with all of this knowledge of juicing and nutritional therapy, how can I help others with Gastroparesis?”

Enter Real Peel.  I got certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and did research on what each fruits and vegetables did for your body and I created juices around those. For those with Gastroparesis & other digestive issues, I always suggest The Guardian. Even something as simple as low energy, there is The Sparkler.

The possibilities are endless with nutrition and if you ever thought that Real Peel was created just to be a part of a trend, then you are mistaken!

Then, I knew juice wasn’t the only way, so I wrote down all of the things I tried to help with my Gastroparesis and created programs to help others. Just in a faster way than I figured it out.

It is now 2023, and I have spent years feeling great! For an update, click here.

But aside from my own health, I have helped countless women and men suffering with Gastroparesis with my One-On-One services. Want to learn more about Gastroparesis and how I have helped myself and many others get their Gastroparesis under control?

Follow these few quick steps:

  1. Have you downloaded our FREE 3-Day Gastroparesis Guide? If not, click here to download.

  2. Then, click here to head to our Gastroparesis page. There is so much information on there to go over and learn.

  3. If you are interested in Juicing for Gastroparesis, we have an Ebook containing recipes for Gastroparesis for all severity levels. You can find that ebook here.

I am here to help you heal, to enhance your health, and to make your quality of life so much better! I want you to THRIVE, not just barely survive.

But, that’s just me. That’s my story of how juicing (and some other protocols) healed my Gastroparesis.

That’s also my why. That’s why I get up every day and help clients, write blogs, put out as much information as I can. To continue to make juices and provide you with nutrition information.

I don’t want anyone else to feel how I felt. I want to change the way you feel.

Until next time,

Aubrey.

Keep it Fresh. Keep it Simple. Keep it Real.

Sourdough Starter & Bread Recipe

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You know what I hate? When a blogger writes a recipe and they tell you their life story and you are just like GIVE ME THE DANG RECIPE!!! So, I will refrain from doing that and get to it!

Recently, on the Real Peel Instagram, I showed myself making a sourdough starter and then the sourdough bread and I had a major influx of requests for the recipe. So, without further ado…

disclaimer: I am not a pro photographer or care to be, but I took the pics so you guys can see if you are on the right track while baking.

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Making Your Starter

note the bubbles

  • 2 cups warm water (not hot or boiling)

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (I don’t know how it would work with gluten-free, but if you try it, let me know)

In a bowl, add the warm water and yeast. Mix until the yeast is dissolved. Once dissolved, mix in the flour and stir until smooth.

Pour the starter into a plastic container that is big enough to allow for expansion. I, personally, used a plastic pitcher. Place a cloth napkin over the container and hold it in place with a rubber band.

Set the starter in a spot that doesn’t get too cold or too warm, doesn’t have a lot of draft and not a ton of sunlight for 5 days. Stir the starter once a day.

After the 5 days, it is ready to be used or put into the fridge for storing. If you keep it in the fridge, you only have to feed it 1 time per week with equal amounts of flour and water.

Making the Sourdough Bread

this recipe is adapted from Cultured Food Life

You will need:

  • 1/4 cup of your starter

  • 1 1/3 cups plus 2 tbsp of warm water (again not boiling, just warm)

  • 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (I personally haven’t tried other flours)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt

  • a Dutch Oven

  • Parchment paper

  • Whisk

  • Spatula

Tip: it’s so much easier to gather all ingredients before you start mixing.

  1. Add the starter and warm water to a ceramic bowl. Whisk until well combined

  2. Add the flour and salt and combine together with a stiff spatula until fully incorporated. If you want to use your hands, go for it, but it’s not required. The dough will look scrappy, dense and sticky.

  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.

  4. After the 30 minutes, flour your hands and work the dough into a smoother ball. You can achieve this by folding the dough towards the center until it smooths out.

  5. Place the dough back in the bowl and let rise 10 hours. You can also do this overnight. It should rise and look a lot puffier.

  6. Use the spatula to gently pull the dough off the sides of the bowl and turn out onto a floured surface. Flour your hands and begin folding the dough over again on each side.

  7. Let rest for 10 minutes

  8. Line a large bowl with a linen towel. (don’t use a towel that produces lint lol)

  9. Dust the bowl & towel with flour. Place the dough with the seam side up.

  10. Cover it and let it rest for 1 hour.

  11. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your Dutch Oven. Make sure there’s excess so that you can use it like “handles” to take the bread out of the pot.

  12. Place the parchment paper over the bowl and turn the bowl over to allow the dough to fall right onto the paper.

  13. Use a knife and make 4 little cuts. Or if you want to do a fun design, go for it.

  14. Pick up the dough and parchment and place in the pot, carefully.

  15. Place the lid on the pot and put in the oven for 20 minutes.

  16. Remove the lid and bake for another 20-30 minutes. My oven temp is slightly off so I cook for a shorter time. The longer you go, the darker the crust.

  17. When done, remove the bread from the pot and cool on a cooling rack for a minimum of 20 minutes, which is so hard to do! The loaf will feel very hard and if you thump it, it will sound hollow. Don’t worry, after cooling down, it will soften right up.

  18. Slice and enjoy with a little butter!

click on the right side of the images to scroll through the steps to see if you are on track!

I hope you guys enjoy the bread when you make it! If you try other versions, let me know! I also made a Rosemary Olive Oil loaf and will post updates for that recipe soon!

Love,

Aubrey







What is an NTP?

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What is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner? What will I be doing?

A friend of mine going through this program with me did a great post about this and it inspired me to inform you guys on what I will be doing as an NTP and what you can expect from me once I am done! (PS. you can check out Lauren on Instagram @backtovibrancy)

First off, if you are new here, Hi, my name is Aubrey and currently I am going through schooling to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. I also am the creator of Real Peel Juice & Nutrition. You can read more about my story, here.

Back to it…

The NTA program develops on a few important foundations, Nutrient-Dense Whole foods, Digestion, Hydration, Blood Sugar Regulation, Dietary Fats and Minerals. Our approach is focused on the individual. The idea of bio-individuality, meaning that each person is biologically unique, guides us away from one size fits all programs. Each person’s body functions differently, so I will dive deeper (explain this more later) to develop a unique diet and lifestyle plan to get their body functioning optimally, as it should be.

We train on 3 levels. The first is like any other schooling. We read, study, do homework assignments, etc. Then, we start on the Functional Evaluation and then end with the Lingual-Neuro Testing. These final two parts are extremely important for us. During these two, we palpate particular points on the body to test for how your body’s organs are working together and guide us on how to develop a plan personalized for you.

Once I finish the program in June, I will have the opportunity to become Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, which I will definitely take that opportunity. This will allow me to stay up to date on all things nutrition, so that I can always provide you with the most accurate information for your health journey.

What About After?

Alright, that’s all good and well, but what will I do with this new status?

My main focus will be on Digestive issues.

Most of you know that I suffer from Gastroparesis and am on my own healing journey, but there are SO MANY people out there that suffer and the doctors have no answers. Or the answers are just trying every medication on the shelf. So, I will be creating programs to help those suffering, start their own healing journey, and give them hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Along with Gastroparesis programs, I will be creating programs for just about every kind of digestive issue you can think of. So, if you have reached out to me for help in the last few months, hang on with me for another few and I will be happy to help you.

The big question I get a lot, Will I be working on weight loss for people? It’s not going to be my main focus, but I will definitely be taking client for this. A lot of what we learn in our studies will contribute to weight loss, but just like I have said before, I do not have a magic pill or quick fix and I don’t plan to.

Mostly, my goal will be to help people heal, provide them with the knowledge to do it on their own and give them hope. Hope that they can overcome their illness, hope that knowing they aren’t dealing with it alone and hope to know that there are answers out there for you.

Anyhow, I (hope) this has helped shed a light on what I have been up to lately. Thank you to all of you who have been reaching out to me through private message and asking me how it’s been going, I appreciate your support.

Be ready for Summer 2019, because once I am done, I plan to come out of the gate ready to go!

Until then,

Keep it Fresh. Keep it Simple. Keep it Real.

Love, Aubrey