We all feel the same way when we are told to eat better by our physicians. “It's too expensive” and “I don’t have time for that” are two of the most common responses when I have asked people about their barriers to eating better. These two answers are some of the most discouraging to our journey and our self-esteem because when we fail we tend to take it out on ourselves, the cost at the store, or even the people who are succeeding at what we are trying to do. So here I am as a mom of two, a wife, a caregiver who works out of the house, and family members in my home with specific dietary restrictions to tell you, it's OK. You can do it. In the last 10 years of trying to meal prep (sometimes unsuccessfully) and in the 5 years of consistent meal prepping (minus a day or week where I’m just not feeling into it) I’ve learned these 6 tips.
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
Whole Foods,
Holistic Nutrition Programs,
Raw Foods,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
Body appreciation. We could all give a little more gratitude to the vessel that carries and houses our spirit. Humans are the children of the Earth and the Universe. Our bodies are made up of the elements and space. Recycled out of the past and renewed, electrical and 60% water. We are literally one with life itself. As within so without. Our bodies allow us to connect and experience the world we live in. They function without our consciousness telling it what to do. They express our feelings and thoughts. We experience luscious pleasures, debilitating pain, and everything in between.
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Topics:
self love,
Great Graduate,
Whole Foods,
Nutrition,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
Licensed Massage Therapist,
IHAP
“Summer reminds us of longer days, cool drinks, and fresh colorful fruits and vegetables.” - Chef Janet Lee, SWIHA Success Coach
It’s almost that time of year when the need to relax and cool down is here! Utilize these refreshing and delicious recipes provided by Chef Janet Lee! Social life almost always is surrounded by food! Food brings people together. We meet with friends and family for a meal, for connection. And that desire and passion for food can turn into something more! People utilize nutrition in their careers all the time! After exploring these delectable recipes, check out some of SWIHA’s Nutrition programs. Have the courage to pursue your passions this summer.
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Recipe,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
SOUL Food,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Nutrition Specialist
“For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help others! It has held a deep space in my life and I have taken many different life paths to find just the right one! My intention as a child was to go to school to be a Psychiatrist, yet as life would have it I became a young mom and that desire was put on the back burner. I instead became a hairstylist; this is a career that I absolutely love and continue to hold space for. Fast forward 25 years and I became pregnant with my second child and that is when my calling changed! I became sober at 40, not drinking alcohol created a new awareness and a totally new space in my life, and realized I wanted to travel a different life path and move down the path to help others in similar situations! I started attending Southwest Institute of Healing Arts’ Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching program with a focus on Culinary Arts, and graduated with an "A" average in February of 2023! I feel as tho I have circled back to my initial desire as a child and I am now able to help anyone that is desiring change and want that path partner!”
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Whole Foods,
Mindfulness,
Online student,
Nutrition Specialist,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindful Meditation Facilitator,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist
What was your life like before SWIHA? What led you to SWIHA and to your particular program of study? Why are you passionate about this modality?
Before SWIHA I was working a full-time job that I wasn't passionate about, just something to help pay the bills while trying to educate myself on a holistic lifestyle, as it was something that peaked my interest. I love the fitness industry and am what you'd call a "gym junkie" however I wasn't impressed with many of the products that are advertised as "healthy" when in reality they are filled with additives that are synthetically made and cause havoc on the gut. I wanted to enroll in a program that had a focus on holistic health, and SWIHA was the answer. I ended up enrolling in the Holistic Health & Wellness Coach diploma program with the specialty of Whole Foods Culinary Specialist.
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
SOUL Food,
Holistic Health and Wellness,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
“Before SWIHA I was lost wondering what route I should take in my career. I've always been into fitness and holistic health. As a personal trainer and aerobics instructor, I knew I wanted to build upon my knowledge to help others. I remember looking into SWIHA over 10 years ago. For years it was always a distant dream to be a student until it finally became a reality thanks to the universe. The Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Coaching diploma got my attention quickly as it seemed to cover some of the topics I was passionate about. At a young age dealing with chronic illness, I've learned the value of giving my body nourishing whole foods and taking care of every aspect of well-being to live one's best life. I now want to share this knowledge and passion with the world to help other people with their personal wellness journey.”
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
KC Miller,
Health and Wellness,
Blessons,
Divine Timing,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Children's Wellness,
Janet Lee
What is an entrepreneur? Oxford dictionary defines an entrepreneur as someone who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks.
Me? I say it's a dreamer who makes their dream a reality. An entrepreneur can be a seven-year-old girl who is holding a weekend bake sale and lemonade stand to earn money for that new Barbie Van so her dolls can tour the countryside of her backyard. The fourteen-year-old boy that mows lawns to save for that 1969 mustang when he turns sixteen. Even the fifty-year-old woman putting herself through school to start her practice and help guide women through mid-life because of the struggles she endures herself.
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Mindfulness,
Arizona,
Stress Management,
health coach,
Tempe,
Wellness Coach,
Women's Health,
NBHWC,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
The best and only way to celebrate Fall is with a bowl of soup, right? During this season of the year, all we want to do is cozy up in a nice blanket and eat some soup. With the weather cooling down, it only feels right to try some new soup recipes! Chef and Coach, Janet Lee, states, “The holidays can often be a time of overeating, high stress, and expectations. If that has not worked well in the past; I invite you to lean into self-care, eat colorful foods, and look for the joy in it all!” To follow what Janet said, this is the perfect time to really take care of yourself and your body before the craziness of the holiday season. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts invites you to add these two delectable soups to your collection of fall soup recipes this year!
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Recipe,
Nutrition,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Vegan Recipe,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Thanksgiving Recipes,
Fall Soup,
Fall Soup Recipes,
Coaching Skills,
Business Development
“The reason you are not getting what you want is because you are focusing on what they got. Don’t get distracted by their results, focus on your process.” - Unknown
In a world of constant scrolling, scrolling, scrolling - it can be easy to come across an image or a piece of news that can throw you down the ‘comparison spiral’. This old, unwelcoming yet pervasive pattern of comparing yourself to others does not serve you. Living in a world plagued with comparison, as we are flooded with more information than we can handle; whether it’s social media or the news, our minds, often subconsciously, are running a mile a minute trying to process and analyze all the information we are viewing. Although social comparison is a part of our normal behavior strategy as humans, we don’t have to let it consume us to a level that affects our mental health. Learn these five strategies to help you overcome the plague of comparison.
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Intuition,
Meditation,
energy healing,
Arizona,
Tempe,
conscious community,
Energy,
Microbiome,
Positive Affirmations,
Nervous System,
Life Journey,
Self-help,
Comparison,
Mindful Meditation
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s celebrate with a superfood green lemonade smoothie! This refreshing, potassium-rich, plant-based smoothie with banana, pineapple, ginger, and greens only requires 1 blender, 10 ingredients, and 10 minutes of your time! The smoothie produces the most vibrant blue-green color (perfect for the holiday, I know) and tastes sweet like lemonade. It’s a perfect quick meal, snack, afternoon pick-me-up, or if you are just feeling like you want to be transported to summer vacation mode!
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
Recipe of the Week,
Whole Foods,
Recipe,
SAD diet,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Green Smoothie,
National Nutrition Month,
Smoothie Recipe,
St. Patricks Day,
SOUL Diet
