Nutrition for the Whole Family
An ecological approach to wellness Emily Bender, NC, CHN
Call (415) 259-4471 for appointments.
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At Nutrition for the Whole Family, I focus on supporting optimal reproductive and family health with a focus on infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and child health. I also specialize in helping people thrive on special diets such as gluten-free, specific carbohydrate diet and others. I use the powerful tools of whole foods nutrition to help clients address health issues such as high cholesterol, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, heart health, depression & anxiety, and environmental illness.
I welcome you to be a partner in improving your health through nutrition. My goal is to help you get the best nutrition, health results and enjoyment from your choices. I will support you and your family to developing a healthy, tasty and practical lifestyle that accounts for each individual’s biologically distinct nutritional needs and goals.
I believe that everyone has a right to qualified, patient, thorough and nonjudgmental nutrition care. I can meet with you in my San Rafael, CA (Marin County) office or by phone. I look forward to hearing about your goals and discussing how I can help.
My specialties include:
Fertility and Preconception
including food, supplements, lifestyle and environmental changes that enhance fertility (male and female) and prepare for a healthy pregnancy, as well as coaching for lesbian and non-traditional conception. Also provide timing and charting consulting.
Emily created a safe, empowering space for me to create new fertility-enhancing choices. Her suggestions were wholesome, realistic, compassionate, and effective. - Catherine LeFevre, CMT
Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition
including nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding. Including gestational diabetes, morning sickness and high blood pressure.
Emily’s guidance helped me manage my gestational diabetes naturally and successfully. I am confident that working with her saved me from a highly medicalized pregnancy. - Jenny Baker Zangpo
Women's Health
including nutrition for premenstrual syndrome, cramps and hormonal balance.
Emily is the nutrition guide and health advocate that every woman needs. -Judy Norsigian, Executive Director, Our Bodies, Ourselves
Family Nutrition
including feeding toddlers, nutrition and child behavior, identifying and managing food allergies in children, healthy snacks, and managing difficult family eating dynamics.
Now I feel confident taking care of my family and myself. - Fiona Gillan
Special Diets
including gluten-free, specific carbohydrate diet, allergies, and other special diets.
“Emily…supported us in finding practical ways to implement a gluten-free diet. (She) was instrumental in our success. -- Yana Harootunian-Cox
Digestive Health
including gas and bloating, diarrhea, constipation, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, crone’s disease, colitis, etc.
Environmental illness, Chemical sensitivities
including nutrition, supplementation and coaching on living with these challenging illnesses.
Other Health Concerns
including cholesterol, mood and mental health, energy level, blood pressure, heart health, as well as helping people get to the bottom of unexplained symptoms.
As I implemented her suggestions I was amazed at what a difference it made. My blood sugar levels and moods evened out, my chronic acne all but disappeared, and my frequent colds dramatically decreased in number. -- Sara Webb Schmitz
Other services include:
Cooking Instruction
for individuals, busy parents, and people with restricted diets. One on one instruction and recipes as well as festive participatory dinner parties for groups (see dinner parties below). Specialty in flavorful solutions (including alternative baking) for dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, specific carbohydrate diet, salt, dairy, etc.
I would absolutely recommend Emily to anyone looking to improve their health as well as their cooking skills. - Kathy Callaway
Gourmet Nutrition Dinner Parties
A great way to entertain and to learn about healthful gourmet cooking. See what people are saying and learn more about hosting a dinner party at your home by clicking here.
Savvy Shopper’s Training
for individuals who want to get the most nutritional benefit and flavor for their shopping dollar. Help finding alternative products for dietary restrictions and dietary diversity. Learn about the environmentally sound choices that will also be healthier and more flavorful. If you are ready to make a major change for your health please inquire about our Kitchen Makeover plans.
