Speaker: Jennifer Kavanagh, Living Well Nutrition
Brooke Vu introduced speaker, Jenn Kavanagh, of Living Well Nutrition. Jenn has been associated with the health and wellness industry for 14 years. In 2007 she was a chronic eater weighing over 200 pounds. Having lost 70 pound through a change in her dietary habits, she decided to help others who are struggling to lose weight. She has advised over 500 clients in better health through proper nutrition and exercise. Jenn has multiple certifications in personal training, fitness, nutrition, and vegan cooking, including certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Three quarters of Americans are obese or overweight. The average American consumes the equivalent of four pounds of sugar every ten days. There are good carbs and bad carbs. White foods like bread and process foods are bad. They turn to sugar in the body. Whole foods are best. If you can’t pick it, peel it, or shoot it, don’t eat it. Make small lifestyle changes. All about moderation. Exercise is important. Three habits for losing the weight that will stay off:
1. Drink lots of water
2. Eat less sugar
3. Eat a lot of plants
Eat a pound of vegetables each day and supplement with lean proteins such as fish, chicken, or pork. Keto diets are high fat and not good. These diets are responsible for building up excess fat around the organs. Long term fasting is also not good for your health. Fill your body with foods that have the most nutrients and the least number of calories. Jenn can be contacted at jen@livingwellnutritionservices.com or by calling 610-742-1093 for further information on nutrition and weight loss or an appointment.
