All Plans Designed By a Licensed Holistic Nutrition Practitioner With A Nursing Degree!
THE MISSION OF PURA VIDA NUTRITION is to help busy women like you find simple lifestyle habits that will improve your energy & vitality.
WE DO THIS by offering nutrition planning & lifestyle support from a holistic perspective, focussing on body, mind & spirit.
WELCOME TO PURA VIDA NUTRITION!
I Always Test My Recipes On My OWN Family To Ensure They're Simple & Delicious. My Goal Is To Give You
Practical Suggestions You Can Use In Your Family, To Live A Happier & Healthier Life.
– 💜 Mandy
What This Pura Vida Is All About:
Secret #1: What is Health Span & Why is it SO important
Quality for quantity, your health span is the number of years you spend pain, and illness free. This is what we are passing on to our children through our habits. A long health span is the new goal!
Secret #2: Why It's NOT All About Macros & Calories!
My approach is different. I switch the focus to nutrition gained, to remove the need for calorie counting, and food restriction.
Secret #3: What You MUST Know About Stress
Chronic stress is the primary cause women can’t lose weight. My lifestyle tips help you get your stress under control and recover from the damage.
What People Are Saying:
"I don't have the pain I used to have!"
I haven't seen this weigh since before I had children! Losing the weight has taken stress off my joints, I have knee issues, and working with you has taken down inflammation in my body. I don't have the pain I used to have! I'm starting to feel like myself again and I'm comfortable in my body.
Liana - Alberta, Canada
"Eating healthier isn't actually harder!"
"Mandy taught me a lot about how the body functions and how to maximize nutrient intake with whole foods. "
"I contacted Mandy to help me with some personal nutrition and weight goals. I haven't had a healthy relationship with food for quite some time so I knew I needed to have someone who would be patient with me but also knowledgeable. Mandy taught me a lot about how the body functions and how to maximize nutrient intake with whole foods. I'm excited to implement what I've learned over the past few months and see how I can use food to improve my overall wellness <3"
Chelsea - Alberta, Canada
"...I go forward knowing that I will still struggle because that is normal, but I also know I have the tools to overcome these struggles and find my way back."
"For decades I struggled with weekly bouts of painful stomach cramps, to the point I would be doubled over in pain. Since I have started working with Mandy, I have not had an issue in over 6 months! I have tried almost every fad diet - nothing stayed long term, because none of the "diets" were well rounded enough to address the many factors that go into a healthy lifestyle.
Mandy showed me there is so much more involved than what you put on your plate. A nourishing lifestyle must also include a healthy mind and spirit in order to maintain positive long-term results. She helped me with things I didn't know I needed help with. The phone calls go far beyond what your weekly meal plan is going to look like, and you finish the call feeling full of new awareness. I felt lost in a sea of gimmicks and nothing I tried gave me the individualized focus I needed. Working with Mandy, I didn't feel like my plan was generic. I felt heard because I was working with someone who cared about my success and was there to support me if I was struggling.
Also, I am the type of person that likes to know why I am doing something and not be told "Just do it because I said so". I felt overwhelmed when it came to supplements and reading food labels to the point where I just would not try. Mandy explained everything to me in a way that was understandable and made sense. Eating better does not have to be difficult with the right layout. I discovered some new foods and recipes that I absolutely adore and even have my 14-year-old nephew enjoying them.
One of the biggest rewards was learning how to manage my stress and release what I cannot control. I never realized just how much my negative mindset was impacting my overall health. I now feel confident to navigate this journey on my own and I go forward knowing that I will still struggle because that is normal, but I also know I have the tools to overcome these struggles and find my way back. The only regret I have is not being able to thank Mandy in person."
Michelle - Manitoba, Canada
"This is not a “diet”!! We learned a lot about healthy, nutritious eating and have made easy lifestyle changes that have allowed us to continue with it even after the 6-week program was finished."
"My husband and I signed up for Mandy’s Yummy Summer program to get a kick-start on eating healthier and for the easy meal plans for our busy, on-the-go life. Mandy’s program was easy to follow and stay with (even with both of us working full time). We really liked having all the meals/snacks planned out ahead of time. The recipes had variety and were delicious (the salmon 👍)!
We both especially enjoyed the yummy lunch and snack options for taking to work (bye-bye same old sandwiches 😒) but the breakfast smoothies and suppers were awesome too!!
This is not a “diet”!! We learned a lot about healthy, nutritious eating and have made easy lifestyle changes that have allowed us to continue with it even after the 6-week program was finished. We have both seen great results! We both feel better overall (ex. more energy) and have worked toward our weight loss goals (the goal-setting part of the program was also helpful in this!). My husband lost 11 pounds in the 6-week program and has kept going!
Mandy was fantastic to work with. She is very resourceful, energetic and encouraging, always willing to answer our questions, and the little tip videos she posts are super helpful and informative! She has everything laid out for you, right down to your grocery shopping lists! We highly recommend Pura Vida Nutrition to our family and friends and are definitely going to take part in the next program she offers!"
Shelley - Alberta, Canada
Thank you Mandy! We will be utilizing these recipes for years to come... we will be recommending Pura Vida Nutrition to our friends and family
We have been using the meal plans and they have been super convenient, we keep the recipes and the meal plan open on the counter so whoever comes home from work first begins prep for supper and for lunch the next day! The recipes are easy to follow, satisfying and delicious. A couple of our favourite recipes are the Potato Vegetable Chowder and the Steak Bites with Roasted Veggies & Cheese Sauce!! 😋
The Six Week Program ensures that we are eating nutritious whole food ingredients in addition to offering a wellness program. The Yummy Summer program is an absolute must!
Thank you Mandy! We will be utilizing these recipes for years to come, trying new ones along the way and we will be recommending Pura Vida Nutrition to our friends and family😊
Thank you for the love, support, tips and encouragement along the way.
Jon & Nicole - Alberta, Canada
I have worked with hundreds of people who have said they have "tried everything!"
Often what I find, when I start working with a new client, is they are focussing too closely on one element of their health, and forgetting about the rest.
This is what I address by the "holistic" approach I employ. I help my clients zoom out and look at how all of the different parts of their body, mind and spirit are connecting. Once we zoom out, we can identify the areas that aren't working efficiently, and prioritize a plan of care.
In my experience, balancing the body isn't as simple as balancing a teeter-totter. It is more like coordinating the inner gears of a clock. By providing a skilled overview, I help my clients understand what brought them to their current experience, and more importantly, how they can create the results they are looking for!
xo Mandy
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