Hello,

My name is Brooklyn Belanger and I am a Holistic Chef, Entrepreneur and Clinical Holistic Nutritionist.  I spent 3 years studying holistic nutrition at Pacific Rim College, which is the most comprehensive, on-site nutrition training in North America.  I attended over 350 clinical hours. I have owned and operated my own Food business, Nourished Togo for the past 4 years in the Cowichan Valley. 

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​A Bit about Me

 

I grew up on Vancouver Island in a small town called Shawnigan Lake. I am a mom to my beautiful kids, Bowen and Rivi. Growing up in a small town I spent a lot of my time out in the forests or down by the ocean taking in the world and its natural elements. I believe there are 5 important pillars when it comes to health: diet, stress, movement, sleep and emotions. When one of the pillars is out of balance we find disease or discomfort.

 

It is my passion and mission to re-connect people to happiness and health through utilizing one of the strongest forms of medicine on the planet, food. I grew up with many of my own discomforts and areas of dis-ease and it was through food that I truly started to heal. Food connects every aspect of our bodies and our lives, eating is something we actively do everyday. How is it that we have forgotten its powerful effects on our body, mind and soul? I look to help you take a lead seat in your journey to health. I want to support you in understanding your body and the symptoms you are experiencing today, so you can move forward in living a life you want and love. I believe education is the key to consistent and sustainable change.  

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Education

• Diploma of Holistic Nutrition - Pacific Rim College

• Pregnancy and Lifestyle Nutrition -  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

• Reframe Nutrition 101 - Andrea Nakayama 

• Certificate in Insulin Resistance: Pathophysiology and natural treatment with diet and herbs  

• Certificate in A Functional Approach to Modern Disease

• Certificate in Emotional Eating An Exploration of Stress Addictions and Eating Disorders 

• Medicinal Aspects of Mushrooms and Seaweeds 

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Meal Plans
 

In 2020 I launched Nourished To Go - A holistic food service. I now operate in the Cowichan Valley creating gluten free, vegan, whole food bars for local businesses and cafes. I am also a private chef cooking healthy meals for many families in the Cowichan Valley. I do speciality catering and cooking classes.  All meals come gluten free and include protein, with dairy free, vegan and vegetarian options available too. When it comes to healthy eating it is our goal that taste is never compromised!

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If you want to find out more about Nourished To Go and give it a try, visit my website www.nourishedtogo.ca