Overwhelmed by Wellness Advice? Start With Food, Not Supplements

Written By Catalina Borquez

If you’re unsure where to begin with improving your health, the answer is often simpler than expected.

You don’t need extreme routines, a cupboard full of supplements, or rigid wellness rules. Sustainable health starts with foundations — and food is the first place to look.

What you eat daily influences energy, digestion, immune function, stress resilience, and hormonal balance. Before protocols or supplements, it’s important to understand how your body is responding to everyday nourishment.

Supportive starting points include:

  • Eating regular meals to stabilise blood sugar

  • Prioritising protein in the morning

  • Being mindful of coffee timing and stress response

  • Adding colour and variety to meals

  • Noticing how food makes you feel, not just what you eat

  • Using herbal teas and fermented foods as gentle support

Organic food can be beneficial where accessible, but consistency matters more than perfection. Simple washing methods can reduce residues when organic options aren’t available.

Above all, health improves when food is supportive, enjoyable, and sustainable — not restrictive or stressful.

Food first. Always.

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If this approach resonates and you feel ready for personalised guidance, I offer online support through my clinic.

One-Off Reset Session
A focused session to help you make sense of what’s going on, identify priorities, and leave with clear, practical next steps — without overwhelm.

3-Month Personal Health Coaching
Ongoing support to help you implement sustainable changes around nutrition, stress, inflammation and long-term health.

If you’re unsure where to start, the Reset Session is a calm and supportive first step.

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Sessions are available online, in English and Spanish.

Catalina Borquez