Do You Know Your Nutritional Non-Negotiables? A Personalised Checklist
- Carla
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
We all know the basics of eating well, drink water, eat more vegetables, avoid ultra-processed foods. But the truth is, what your body really needs isn’t always obvious. That’s where your nutritional non-negotiables come in, the core habits and nutrients that your unique body can’t do without.
At The Heart of the Matter Nutrition, I help clients uncover these essentials through testing, observation, and personalised care, so they can stop guessing and start building a truly supportive routine.
What Are Nutritional Non-Negotiables?
Your nutritional non-negotiables are the habits, nutrients, and rhythms your body needs to function at its best. These might include:
Specific foods that regulate your energy
Meals that help balance your blood sugar
Regular eating times to support hormone and mood regulation
Nutrients that you are prone to being deficient in
Environmental or lifestyle factors that influence digestion
They’re deeply individual, and they change as your life, hormones, and stress levels shift.
Why Personalised Nutrition Matters
It’s easy to be swept up by food rules and diet trends. But one-size-fits-all advice often backfires. You might be avoiding carbs when your body needs them, skipping meals when your blood sugar is already unstable, or pushing through fatigue instead of restoring depleted stores.
This is why I focus on personalised nutrition, using functional testing and detailed intake questionnaires to uncover what’s missing, what’s working, and where you need support.
A Personalised Nutritional Checklist Might Include:
✔ A protein-rich breakfast to stabilise blood sugar
✔ Hydration within an hour of waking
✔ Iron-rich meals during your period
✔ A regular rhythm to reduce cortisol spikes
✔ Gut support after antibiotics or illness
✔ Mindful mealtimes without screens to support digestion
These non-negotiables aren’t about restriction. They’re about creating a foundation that supports your real-life health goals, whether that’s improving mood, energy, or hormonal balance.
Functional Testing Can Provide Clarity
Sometimes symptoms persist even when you’re “doing everything right.” That’s where functional testing comes in, revealing hidden nutrient depletions, gut issues, hormonal shifts, or inflammatory patterns.
I offer a range of functional tests to support this deeper exploration, which can make your nutritional non-negotiables even more precise.
Why This Matters for Long-Term Health
When your non-negotiables are clear, you no longer have to rely on willpower. They become part of your identity, practical, personalised, and sustainable. They support:
Steady energy
Balanced hormones
Resilience to stress
Improved digestion
Clear skin
Stable weight
Through online nutrition programmes or bespoke 1:1 support, I help clients build systems around these habits so they’re easy to maintain, even when life is busy.
Book Your Discovery Call Today
If you’re unsure what your body needs or feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, let’s clarify your nutritional non-negotiables together. This is your first step toward consistent energy, resilience, and wellbeing, without the guesswork.
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