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Whether you want to lose weight sustainably, own your fertility, or alleviate symptoms from conditions like PCOS and irregular periods…you’re probably here because you have some tricky health goals. I help you reach those goals by supporting a healthy metabolism and uncovering the root causes of your symptoms through simple, holistic strategies.
No deprivation, calorie counting, or giving up wine required. We’re all about building a loving relationship with food around here.
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Society likes to put us nutritionists into neat little boxes. It says we should either be into counting calories and macros, or intuitive eating all the way. I don’t subscribe to this
all-or-nothing mentality. For most people, it simply doesn’t support a balanced lifestyle or get the results you want.
Restriction is unsustainable and often leads to a negative relationship with food. On the other hand, intuitive eating can be a slippery slope for many people too. As humans, if we don’t have a little bit of structure, it’s tough to build a mindful approach to food that helps you feel your best.
I want you to take a balanced approach that gets you unstuck once and for all. By using whole food cooking as medicine, customizing a plan that fits you, and integrating gimmick-free functional medicine strategies, it’s possible. I’ll help you get there.
certified dietitian nutritionist
I'm Francesca Alfano
Sandra
“After struggling with negative associations with food, feeling guilty about eating some of the foods I knew were ‘bad’ for me, having fluctuations in weight, and embarking on a family-planning journey to boost fertility and pregnancy wellness, Francesca helped me reframe the “good/bad” mentality. She is extremely knowledgeable but makes the science behind it completely accessible for anyone to understand and learn. She approaches wellness from a 360-degree point of view which makes her work that much more effective.”
“Francesca helped me reframe the ‘good/bad’ mentality with how foods can actually empower me without the rigidity of restrictive diets.”
Carol
“I was 309 lbs when I started and it is a pleasure to see the numbers stop in the 200s. Francesca, my rescuer and angel, taught me how to eat, what to eat, and how what I ate affected my disease and weight.”
“I honestly believe that, next to my religion and my precious daughter, [working with Francesca] was one of the best things I have experienced.”
Lailani
“Francesca’s program isn’t a fad dieting program. Instead, you should think of it more like a class, where you are learning how to nourish your body properly. Over time, the habits become part of your life. Francesca listens to your goals and aspirations, and her advice and feedback has always been informative, thoughtful, and non-judgmental. Since doing the program, I’ve lost weight and lowered my body fat percentage, and my energy levels are where I want them to be.”
“I’ve lost weight, lowered my body fat percentage, and my energy levels are where I want them to be.”
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