WHEN new clients come to me, one of the first things they often ask is will I write them a diet plan?

Initially, I help educate them that diets have a negative connotation attached to them and suggest that it is something they are going to be "on" for a selected period of time, therefore something they will eventually come "off".

A more positive and sustainable way of looking at it is to think of your diet as a lifestyle change that will develop organically over time and doesn’t rely on willpower and control.

There is often a belief if you keep on trying out the latest in new fad diets you will eventually come across the king of all the diets, the one that is going to answer all of your prayers.

The reality, however, is a lot more complex.

Every human is fabulously unique, which means how we absorb, assimilate, digest and metabolise food is also unique.

This means that what might be best in terms of nutrition for Geoff, 62 years and runs his own business may be very different from the needs of Sarah, 39 years and full-time mum.

The perfect diet for you is one that works for your physical body and also takes care of your emotional and mental wellbeing.

It’s important to understand the fundamentals of a healthy diet such as eating a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit, a good quality source of protein and daily fibre. The rest is up to you.

Start being your own detective, listen to your body and learn what works best for you.

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