About TheMindfulEater
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Michelle Zassenhaus | www.zhauswellness.com
I've been the heart and soul behind TheMindfulEater since its inception in early 2006. After attending school at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I realized that for most people, the subject of nutrition and health is very important yet completely daunting. I started writing because I wanted to communicate that being healthful is a realistic balance that most people can effortlessly achieve; it doesn't have to be a project to eat well or learn how to care for yourself. Most people have the skills they need if they just take the time to be present (or "mindful") and tap into their own instincts and common sense. I wanted a place where I could not only inspire people to find this inner intelligence, but also suggest ideas for effortlessly cultivating it in their everyday lives, thus becoming richer. This is not unlike the nutritional counseling work I do with my clients at zHAUS Wellness. I live in Brooklyn, NY, with my husband, furry feline friends, and soon, a new baby. I am also a designer and photographer and love adventures to far away places with my camera. I love hearing from you, give a shout at michelle [at] zhauswellness [dot] com - and til then, eat mindfully!
Jody Strimling-Muchow | www.DelightfullyHealthy.com
I am a Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master, an actor, a writer, and a vegetarian. I have always considered myself to be healthy, and I thought I knew a lot about how to take care of myself, but I decided to learn more about nutrition and health after a series of personal health crises. After a physical several years ago, my doctor suggested that I was at risk for heart disease. Then I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux, then IBS. I knew I needed to do something, so I decided to enroll in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. One of the most valuable things I learned there is that it’s usually something very simple, just a tiny shift, that starts us moving toward health. I’m passionate about exploring and sharing what those tiny shifts can be. After all, I’m juggling a lot – a healthy lifestyle, a full-time job, a health counseling practice, my husband, my dog and my writing – much like a lot of my clients at Delightfully Healthy (www.DelightfullyHealthy.com). So the easier the healthy stuff can be, the better! I am grateful to Michelle for allowing me to share my discoveries at The Mindful Eater. I’d love to hear your thoughts, too. Email me at Jody [at] DelightfullyHealthy [dot] com.