Q: How long does it take?

A: This is a 1-hour session, time can be booked for further sessions

Q: Do I need to throw away my existing stock?

A: I aim to personalise your pantry around the foods you love so no need to throw away food as being informed on what you have, and if that supports your body, is part of the plan. Suggestions can be made on what to do with any foods you no longer want to keep.

Q: What if I have a family?

A: This is why my programs are different. Personalisation is key to what I do. Every person has different nutritional requirements, lifestyle choices and commitments. Taking these into consideration is always at my approach

Q: Will I have to cut out booze?

A: This answer is different for everyone. Many of my clients have social engagements, holidays and gatherings where (like me) they feel comfortable drinking in moderation. Together we will find the right answer to this question for you!

Q: Can I eat all my favourite foods?

A: I focus on the replacement of processed food items rather than a restrictive mentality of a list of “can't haves”. A shopping list is provided so you can have guidance on your favourite foods. I have created a 'swap list' which helps to consider alternatives if we believe any items are disrupting your overall goals. I work to educate my clients on genetic preferences, intolerances, hormones and emotional behaviours they have that could be preventing them from feeling the best in their body. I do not believe in 100% perfection in everything and my clients find that my 80/20 approach to what they eat gives them flexibility for those times where you want to indulge.

Q: Do I need to buy expensive healthy food?

A: There is no need to buy any supplements or additional premium health brands, the foods you eat can be purchased on the high street. Healthy food doesn’t need to be expensive if you source locally 'in season' produce. For example, if you are in the tropics and are eating mangos and coconuts this is inexpensive. But if you decide to eat strawberries or blueberries that have been imported this will be expensive. Additionally, they will have lost their nutritional value during transit. I give my clients all the ‘insider tips’ from my life as a chef on how to create a budget proof, high-end nutrition plan.

Q: What is the purpose of the plan?

A: Creating a pantry full of foods that support your health goals, fills you with excitement and avoid confusion and wastage. 

Q: Will I lose weight?

A: That all depends on your goals & discipline.  Not everyone will want to lose weight, and the main focus of the experience is to fuel your body more optimally. As you will be eating real food, you will find weight loss is a bonus to working with me.

Q: Do I need to be a great cook?

A: No you don't. As someone who was a home cook before running a commercial kitchen, I teach you the best of both worlds, how to use local, affordable ingredients to create fast and flavoursome meals.

Q: Is it suitable for vegans & vegetarians or people with strict dietary requirements?

A: As a plant-based chef with a flexitarian approach to my diet,  I work with you to guide you on how to understand your body's needs so intuitively that you can decide which foods are serving you well. I have also transformed a ton of resources and research into smaller manageable information so that you can make informed decisions on what diet choices are best for you. 

In this experience, you will be guided to become more connected to what you eat and how it makes you feel. Those with food allergies should not eat any food they are allergic to and you will also learn more about foods that are creating an imbalance in your diet. I also recommend that you consult your doctor on any questions you have around your current health concerns or requirements.
Qualified functional medicine doctors are highly recommended and can be also found at https://www.ifm.org/.

Q: Do you do at home visits?

A: If you are based in Singapore or I am visiting your country this is available. Do contact me directly for pricing.

Have another question?

If you have any questions or you just want to talk to me about deciding what to do next, then I would love to hear from you at hello@elika.co and let's talk.