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With credible, evidence-based knowledge, my mission is to support women through peri-menopause (which can start as early as 35 yrs of age) to help navigate the multisystem body changes through lifestyle, diet and nutrition.

My Gentle Nutrition approach can provide guidance for women looking to improve their overall relationship with food, eating and their bodies during this transition phase. Helping to sort out the noise and misinformation, I am passionate about setting the record straight through evidence-based information, with a compassionate and unique approach.

The vision to help transform lives for better health, improving relationship with food, quality of life, prevention of disease and longevity while thriving with improved nutrition is my goal.

Hi there!

I’m Sandra.

I have always been an island girl, and to balance out life, I am passionate about wind and watersports. As a long-time windsurfer, with a new love for foiling, plus kiteboarding and lifetime sailor, I enjoy playing in the calm waters too, with kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.

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Nutrition for Healthy Bones

Nutrition for Healthy Bones

Article written by Elizabeth Quinn, MS, LDN, CNS (podcast guest) Edited by Sandra Gentleman, RDHow can a woman in midlife keep her bones strong and prevent osteoporosis? In midlife you are already losing bone mass. You reach peak bone mass in your 20s, and then it slowly declines over the rest of your life. Ideally, you build up strong enough bones in your teens and twenties to last you for the...

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A New Year’s resolution to consider:

Rethink your drink for long-term health (bccancer.bc.ca)

Is it time to rethink how much you drink?

To Your Health: Cheap Eating

Disease prevention starts in the grocery store grabbing nutritional items

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