Healthy, Tasty Food Made Easy with Rachael Pontillo

My guest for today's podcast is Rachael Pontillo, a health coach, esthetician and best-selling author. We talk about the connection between what we eat and how that impacts our skin. We also discuss strategies for getting out of a "food rut" and how to implement healthy eating in an easier way. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She's an AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and natural skincare formulator and educator. She's the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She's an avid herbalist, self-professed skincare ingredient junkie, and lifelong learner. "When you make a healthy lifestyle transition, it can seem very daunting at first. It may feel like it's going to take forever before you see changes. That's not true! Once I got started, it only took about a month before I not only felt much better, but felt like a superhero with much more energy than I had ever had before." – Rachael Pontillo   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What does being a health coach have to do with skincare? The important role a health diet plays in having healthy skin. What is the "Skin Trigger Trifeta?" Once you have removed some of the trigger foods in your diet, what is the next step to having clear skin? What it was like for Rachel to write a book with her husband who is a chef. How preparing sauces in advance can be beneficial for those with busy lifestyles. The benefits of looking at a home kitchen as a professional kitchen. What foods we should avoid buying on sale.   Connect with Rachael Pontillo: www.rachaelpontillo.com Books by Rachael: https://rachaelpontillo.com/books/ Love Your Skin, Love Yourself The Sauce Code     Get Our Self-Care Manifesto You have the right to take care of yourself. When you take care of yourself first, everyone around you will benefit, and will let you get more done in less time. If you need a reminder, just click here to download. Print and hang the manifesto on your wall or fridge or wherever you want so long as you get to see a positive reminder every day. Remember: Self-care is not selfish; it is essential.   Level Up Your Life Are you ready to upgrade to the next version of you? If you are ready to receive the guidance, accountability, and support you need to up level your health, feel more energized, and truly love your body, then join me for the Level Up Your Life program. The next round of Level Up Your Life begins May 8, 2018.   Share Your Healthy Curiosity Thank you for joining me on today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity, the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in today's busy world with healthcare strategies through Chinese medicine. If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media to help us spread the word and help more people achieve optimal health throughout their busy lives.