Weight Loss

Although burning calories and expending energy through exercising will help facilitate weight loss, it is not required to lose weight. On our Holistic Weight Loss Program, we teach you how to eat foods that feed your good gut bacteria, which are primarily responsible for reducing inflammation and cellular stress that contributes to weight gain and overall poor health. Eating low lectin, anti-inflammatory foods naturally are lower in calories and are nutrient-dense, meaning you will maintain a healthier weight that is right for your body composition.

False! A common myth among dieters is that avoiding carbs or consuming foods with minimal to no fat will help you lose weight and keep it off. In reality, these diets are never maintained long-term and can lead to rebound weight gain. Chronic elimination of carbs can lead to issues like brain fog, as your body and brain rely on such macros, like carbs, for fuel and energy. When it comes to carbs, it is important to fuel your body with “smart carbs”, such as complex carbs that are nutrient-dense found in sweet potatoes, leafy green veggies, and cruciferous veggies, such as brussels sprouts or broccoli, all of which also have fiber that helps lower sugar spikes and maintains stable blood sugars

As for fats, your body relies on fats from foods to make important hormones and to reduce inflammation. You want to avoid certain fats, such as trans fats, which can lead to heart disease and other health problems. The fats you should consume and not avoid are the good fats that reduce inflammation, support heart health, and feed the brain, such as omega 3 fats found in fish and nuts, and monounsaturated fats found in avocados and extra virgin olive oil.

Various "healthy foods" contain lectin, including some fruits, wheat, dairy, and grains. Lectins are sugar-binding proteins found in some plants, and the seeds, veggies, and fruits they bear. In nature, plants utilize lectins as a defense mechanism from predators who may try to consume them or the “goodies” (seeds, fruit, and veggies) they produce. Humans who are sensitive to lectins, and consume lectin-rich foods may experience the same consequences as the animal predators who eat these plants in nature. That is, they may experience a gamut of symptoms from the mildest form of gas and bloating to more serious consequences of irritable bowel disease, obesity, chronic inflammation, and autoimmune diseases.

At Embodied Wellness, our focus is on reducing inflammation and oxidative stress from high lectin and other processed foods. We promote holistic healing and weight management by repairing the gut with nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory whole foods with low to no lectin content for optimal results.