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Good health is about a lot more than just what you eat, but diet is a good place to start, according to Mangawhai-based nutritionist Jacqui Kraft.
“Achieving optimal health at any age involves not only eating the right food, but also regular movement, connecting with people and finding ways to reduce stress levels,” Jacqui says. “My role is to teach people how to achieve their health goals using evidence-based nutrition science.”
Jacqui has had a lifelong interest in health and before qualifying as a certified holistic nutritionist and health coach, she worked in hospitals in Auckland as a laboratory technologist specialising in biochemistry.
“My mother had breast cancer when she was 37 and although I was only 11, I remember that after her surgery, she decided to take the nutrition route. This had an empowering impact on her health and confidence, and the memory has stuck with me. I’m happy to say, Mum is now 86 and still very much alive and kicking.”
Jacqui is particularly keen to help women with sustainable weight loss in the pre and post-menopausal years. She says addressing gut health is a critically important part of this process as it can help balance hormones and improve immunity, sleep, moods and digestion. It can also give a person more vitality.
She offers her courses both online and in person, and it normally takes four to six weeks to complete a course.
“My passion is seeing people get results, feeling good about themselves and creating lifestyles they love.”
