Nutritious In The City

Nutritious in the City is amazing. Jen put together an easy-​to-​follow detox plan with really delicious recipes. I appreciated how accessible she was – answered all my questions right away. I was intimidated at first (having never done a detox before) but it was put together so well that there was nothing frightening about it.

Jen has helped me make permanent changes in the way I eat. She has a warm and encouraging demeanor that makes you want to follow where she leads. She has had me trying new things and now I swear by green smoothies and I cannot believe I buy kale regularly. I’ve learned so much about how our bodies process food. You cannot go wrong if you choose to work with Jen.

I recently did a 15 day cleanse with Jen and LOVED it! As someone who works in the wellness field, I consider myself very knowledgeable and healthy. I like to do cleanses periodically for peace of mind, detoxification, and just to experiment with new recipes and ways of doing things. Jen’s cleanse promised shopping lists, meal plans, a detailed program guide, and daily email support– and it did not disappoint! Her recipes were super tasty, and easy! I was impressed by all the knowledge she had to share, and I definitely learned some things. I have continued to eat the foods Jen prescribed on the cleanse even now, because they were so easy, health, and delicious. I got everything I wanted out of Jen’s cleanse and more, as it continues to benefit me through my increased knowledge, expanded awareness, and arsenal of new recipes! Huge return on my initial investment!
I also recommended Jen’s cleanse to one of my clients, who did it and described the experience as «transformative.» I’m so glad to have someone who works in holistic nutrition who I can recommend to others, because just as I believe there is no substitute for the work I do with people, there is definitely no substitute for giving the body the nutrients it needs to be healthy. I would be excited to do another cleanse with Jen and Nutritious in the City in the future, and will continue to recommend her highly to my friends and my clients.

I really enjoyed doing both cleanses. I lost 10 lbs between the spring and summer cleanse, without even really trying to or realizing I was doing it. The change in eating habits, even small ones, over time really makes a difference. I am much more thoughtful about what and how I eat now. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to reset their relationship with food and get on the right track to a healthier lifestyle. It doesn’t happen all at once, and there will still be «bad eating» days (or even weeks!) along the way, but the clease will give you the motivation and guidance you need. It will also help you realize that fat/​sugar/​fried does not always mean tastier, there are plenty of truly healthy options that are very delicious!

I’ve read the other reviews posted for Jen’s services, including the cleanse. I agree with all of them and my personal story is much the same in that participating in Jen’s program changed the way I look at food, the things I eat and the way I feel. I was previously not overweight, a regular exerciser and thought I was a reasonably healthy eater. Further, my weight never fluctuated more than a couple of pounds in either direction. After working with Jen, the fundamental changes to my life are immeasurable — I feel better even though I didn’t think I could or needed to; I lost weight even though I didn’t feel like I needed to; and I have started including my family in the changes to our food lifestyle (which is the best benefit of all). An additional advantage that should not go unmentioned is the educational part of Jen’s services. Jen has done her homework and freely and happily imparts lots of information so you can make your own informed choices. It is all so surprisingly painless. Really.
If you are looking for a cleanse or a program or a coach — stop looking and contact Jen. You will be able to write your own glowing review in less than a month!

I did Jen’s first cleanse back in the Spring, and it was such a great experience. I’m a pretty healthy person and I have cut out a lot of gluten and dairy over the last few years which has helped me feel a lot better, but I decided to do a cleanse to reboot my system. The highlights from my experience:
–REAL FOOD!
–Flexible options
–Support (and accountability!)
–Tons of info and insights
I would never do one of those celebrity endorsed lemon-​cayenne-​maple syrup fasts because… well…that’s just not smart. With this cleanse, Jen provides a ton of great recipes and even a shopping list so you can easily go get the fresh foods that you need for the recipes you want. You pick which meals and snacks you want for which days, so you’re already engaged in the process of changing your habits. I also got to join an online group with the other cleansers, which was a great tool as we had questions, concerns, or needed some encouragement. Jen (and the other cleansers!) provided a lot of great info, and I think the biggest thing that I gained from the cleanse was insight into my emotional and mental connection to food. It’s helped me look more closely at what’s behind my desire to eat and consider «Am I really hungry? Or am I bored or stressed?» and «Why am I eating this? Is this a good source of energy and nutrients, or am I consuming this to wake me up or make me feel better?» (Now don’t get me wrong… I’m going to eat some tiramisu now and again, but at least now I’m more in touch with how often and why I’m making the choice to indulge.)
I really appreciated Jen’s approachable way of changing people’s outlook about food and motivating them to achieve their goals, so check her out if you’re ready to learn more about healthy, clean eating and are willing to challenge yourself to change!

I started seeing Jen in January 2013 — I was at my highest weight I’ve ever been and felt like my eating was out of control. I had been exercising vigorously on a regular basis for 2 years but was not seeing the results I wanted to see. It was all because of my eating.
I will admit that when I first saw Jen and she said that she was going to change the way I thought about food as well as how I eat, I was internally rolling my eyes. I mean, really? I’m going to like putting spinach in a smoothie? Well, she was right!!! And I actually LOVE putting spinach in my smoothies! Jen has a great way about her and a great way of introducing new ideas and concepts. Before I knew it, I had given up Starbucks and was eating kale on a regular basis. The best thing is that it’s not a diet, I don’t feel deprived of anything. It has become my lifestyle.
The major benefits so far: I have a ton of energy and feel great! I’ve lost over 15 pounds since January. I was able to go off of my blood pressure medicine that I’ve been on for 4 years. My husband and family are starting to eat healther as well.
Starting with Jen was one of the best things I ever did!!!

I found out about Jen from a a group of ladies who were doing the spring cleanse and all raved about it. I called Jen up, and she told me about the program and shared the materials with me after a phone consultation. It has been a life-​changing experience! With the spring cleanse, I lost 8 pounds in two weeks, wasn’t hungry, and had lots of energy. A few weeks on, I am continuing to lose weight and I still feel great! The cravings haven’t returned for a lot of things that I once thought I couldn’t live without (caffeine. bread and sugar), which has been the most (pleasant) surprise of the whole cleanse. I’ve adopted a lot of the aspects of the cleanse into my regular life, and don’t feel deprived or lethargic. I am eating lots of fruits and vegetables, more than ever before, and have even gotten my kids to enjoy smoothies made with almond milk, spinach and fruit (they are delicious!). Thank you, Jen!

I recently finished a Spring detox/​cleanse with Jen. I’ve always considered myself to be a healthy person. I exercise 3 – 5 days a week and had cut out gluten out of my diet at least 5 days a week. But throughout the cleanse and after I finished, I felt noticeably more energetic. The primary motivation to do this cleanse wasn’t weight loss — though I did drop more than 4 lbs. and about 5 inches — but rather, to attempt to lower my triglyceride levels. Pretty much for the last 5 years, my triglyceride levels hovered around 425 — 475. Every time my doctor would threaten to put me on medication, I would lower it via dieting to just under 200 and he would be satisfied enough to put the prescription pad away. After the cleanse I went for another doctor-​mandated blood test and was thrilled to find out that the cleanse was hugely successful. Triglycerides down from 475 (late Feb) to 70 (post-​cleanse in May). The foods allowed during the cleanse were normal grocery store produce items, and didn’t involve purchased meal replacement items or anything like that. I feel like learning about nutrition and clean eating from Jen resulted in positive changes that are realistic and sustainable for the rest of my life.

Jen is a life changer! I did her cleanse and it has seriously changed the way I view food, eat, live. I am now a juicer! She is supportive, no pressure and really knows how to make your healthy eating choices doable. I just joined her small group and can’t wait for continued improvement in my overall health. Nutricious in the City and Jen will change your life forever.

Did the Spring cleanse and learned so much about the foods we eat and how they affect our bodies. I will look at food so differently from now on for myself and my family. Lots of information that has been life changing-​thank you Jen L!

I just finished doing a spring cleanse with Jen. I’ve always wanted to do one, but skeptical and didn’t want to be hungry. I love food too much! Well… I lost 6 pounds without ever going hungry! The cleanse was full of healthy options and I didn’t feel restricted in how much I could have. I tried so many different things I had never tried before and plan on keeping most of them in my regular diet. I have found veggies, that I never even knew existed and I love! I’ve always wanted to eat healthier, but there are so many different opinions out there. But doing this cleanse and feeling the way I do now (amazing!), I’m sure that THIS is what healthy is all about! 2 weeks has given me a lifetime of good habits!!! Now to get my kids on board… If you’re considering doing a cleanse, jump in with both feet! You won’t be sorry!
Thanks Jen!!!

I have been a client of Jen’s for the last 6 months and she has transformed my view on living a healthy life. Not only am I down 30 pounds since starting this journey but my overall views on living healthy (physically, mentally and emotionally) have changed. What she teaches isn’t a flash in the pan quick fix. She really works with you on implementing life style changes. Since working with her I have increased my green/​veggie intake by 70% and I have introduced new foods that leave me feeling satisfied! I’ve also addressed my issues head on (beyond just food and exercise) and have really gotten a sense for what my goals are and how I can actively move to make those goals reality! Seriously, if you need that push to get on the road to wellness or even make the path you’re walking stronger, this is your lady!
P. S.: The extra goodies I got from working with Jen have been awesome! Everything from Chia seeds to aromatherapy! So worth it :)