Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

For decades, Americans have been introduced to food guides—the pyramid, the plate, and multiple types of visuals meant to simplify nutrition. Each new version promises clarity about what we (Americans) should eat. Yet despite these evolving guides, rates of diet-related disease, obesity, health issues, and frustration around eating continue to rise. In my opinion, the problem isn’t the lack of information about what to eat. The problem is that Americans don't know how to eat.  As an example, people in the Blue Zones and in many other parts of the world live long, healthy, and meaningful lives not because they follow extreme diets, but because their eating habits are simple, consistent, and deeply ingrained into daily life. Their diets are mostly plant-based, with an emphasis on whole grains, healthy fats, and foods for enjoyment—often shared with family and community. Meals are regular, unrushed, and social, and food is viewed as nourishment and connection rather than control. Thi...