Food is your most
powerful daily medicine
Science-backed, plant-forward, and deeply personal — a nutritional approach that works with your body, not against it.
The Naga philosophy on food
We live in a world of extraordinary food abundance — and extraordinary nutrition confusion. Supermarkets overflow with products, yet diet-related illness has never been more widespread. The problem is not a lack of food. The problem is that we have lost our connection to real food.
There is a difference between a foodstuff — fresh, natural, straight from nature — and a food product: industrially prepared, packaged, preserved with additives, and stripped of most of what made it nourishing. A whole foodstuff is always superior. This distinction sits at the centre of everything I teach.
What you eat shapes your hormones, your mood, your sleep, your immune system, your energy and your long-term disease risk — every single day. My approach draws on classical nutrition science alongside the bio-energetic tradition of Jan Dries: the understanding that living, fresh, raw food carries a vital quality — measured as biophotons, the light stored in plant cells — that processed food cannot replicate. The more alive the food, the higher its quality and the better the body digests it.
We are, by anatomy and evolution, closer to fruit-eaters than to carnivores — built for fruit, berries, nuts, seeds and vegetables. So the foundation I build with you is strongly plant-based, rich in vitality, and rich in pleasure, simplicity and real nourishment. Not a diet. A return to something your body already knows.
What we believe
Living food carries vitality
Fresh, raw, whole food holds the most biophotons — its vital quality. Every step of processing, heat and storage lowers it. We eat for life, not just for calories.
Food shapes the mind
Serotonin, dopamine and GABA are built from amino acids, B-vitamins and magnesium in your food. What you eat shapes how you feel — emotionally, mentally and physically.
Plant-forward is the foundation
By anatomy we are fruit-eaters. A strongly plant-based diet — fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds — is not only compatible with excellent health, it is the foundation of it.
Balance over restriction
We aim for roughly 80% base-forming foods and 20% acid-forming — and we add nourishment rather than rules. Cravings shift as the body receives what it needs.
How you combine matters
Good combinations digest cleanly; poor ones ferment and acidify. Better digestion means better absorption of the very nutrients that steady your mood.
Natural, never industrial
Natural sugar in fruit comes wrapped in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Refined industrial sugar is stripped bare — and it robs the body of B-vitamins and magnesium.
What the science actually says
The principles I work from — grounded in classical and bio-energetic nutrition science, translated into something you can eat.
Protein builds your mood
Neurotransmitters are made from amino acids. Tryptophan becomes serotonin and melatonin; tyrosine becomes noradrenaline. Nuts, seeds, legumes and avocado are ideal sources — red meat is kept to a maximum of 300 g a week.
The right fats feed the brain
Your brain and nervous system are largely fat. We favour omega-3 and omega-9 from linseed, walnuts, olive oil and avocado, limit saturated fat, and avoid trans fats entirely. A diet too low in fat raises the risk of low mood.
Natural sugar, never refined
Carbohydrates should supply 55–60% of your energy — from fruit, vegetables and whole grains, not refined sugar. Industrial sugar strips B-vitamins and magnesium, and the WHO caps added sugar at 5% of calories.
Magnesium & the B-vitamins
Magnesium is the anti-stress mineral — a deficiency (1 in 5 Europeans) links to anxiety, depression and insomnia. The B-complex and vitamin C are essential for the nervous system and are destroyed by heat and processing.
Fibre feeds the gut
Roughage keeps the gut flora healthy, steadies blood sugar and lowers cholesterol. A sluggish gut effectively poisons the body from within — and the gut and the mind are one conversation.
A natural daily rhythm
Fruit in the morning — quick fuel for the brain. Vegetables with good fats at midday. A light evening meal with clean combinations. Simple, repeatable, and built around real food.
How I can help
1-on-1 Consultations
A deep, personalised intake covering your health history, current diet, lifestyle and goals — followed by a tailored nutritional plan and ongoing support.
Workshops & Talks
Practical nutrition workshops for individuals, groups and organisations — covering mental health nutrition, gut health, bio-energetic eating and more.
Online Sessions
All consultations are available via video call worldwide — in English and Dutch. Fully flexible scheduling to suit your time zone and life.
Plant & bee medicine
Alongside nutritional therapy, I draw on two complementary natural medicine traditions — integrated where appropriate into your overall wellness plan.
Phytotherapy
The therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts — one of the oldest forms of medicine and one of the most evidence-supported. Used to support hormonal balance, immune function, digestion, sleep, mood and more. Always integrated with nutritional work for a coherent whole.
Apitherapy
The use of bee products — honey, propolis, royal jelly, pollen and beeswax — for therapeutic purposes. Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and deeply nourishing. A tradition spanning thousands of years, now increasingly supported by modern research.
Frequently asked
Do I need a specific condition or health problem to work with Naga?
Not at all. Many clients come feeling broadly well but knowing they could feel better. Others come with specific challenges — chronic fatigue, digestive issues, poor mood, weight concerns, or a recent health diagnosis. If you want to understand your food better and feel better for it, this work is for you.
Is this approach suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Absolutely. The nutritional philosophy here is strongly plant-forward. Plant-based diets are not only compatible with excellent health — they are often the foundation of it. I have deep experience working with vegetarians, vegans and those moving toward a more plant-rich way of eating.
How is this different from seeing a dietitian?
Dietitians primarily work within a conventional medical model. Here, I take a broader, preventive, and highly personalised approach — looking at food quality, bio-energetic vitality, food combining, acid-base balance and the connection between nutrition and mental health. I always work collaboratively with your medical team when relevant.
Do I need to give up my favourite foods?
No. The work focuses on adding nourishment, improving quality and building better combinations — gradually and sustainably. You will very likely find that your cravings shift naturally as your body receives what it actually needs.
Can nutrition really affect my mental health?
Yes — and the evidence is now substantial. Serotonin, dopamine and GABA are built directly from amino acids in your food. Magnesium deficiency is linked to anxiety, depression and insomnia; B-vitamin depletion impairs nerve function and emotional regulation; and refined sugar depletes both. A growing field called nutritional psychiatry focuses specifically on this connection. It is addressed in every programme.
How quickly will I see results?
Most clients notice meaningful changes within 2–4 weeks: improved energy, better sleep, reduced bloating, clearer thinking, more stable mood. Deeper changes typically develop over 2–3 months of consistent practice. Realistic expectations are always set at the start.
What if I have already tried many diets and nothing has worked?
You are exactly who this work exists for. Diet culture — with its restrictions, rules and guilt — has failed millions of people. This approach is the opposite: additive, evidence-based, compassionate and completely personalised. We start from where you are and build from there.
Begin with a free discovery call
A free 30-minute conversation — no commitment, no pressure. We talk about where you are, what you are looking for, and whether this work is the right fit.