Transforming Meals, Inspiring Wellness, Sustaining the Earth!
As a pioneer in sustainable nutrition and holistic wellness, I share my journey, wisdom, and practical tools to help you cultivate an eco-conscious lifestyle. Through mindful eating, holistic guidance, and a commitment to sustainable practices, you’ll find a path to wellness that connects you to the Earth and its future—one meal at a time. Your journey toward balanced, sustainable living starts here!
Candia Lea Cole: A Lifelong Journey in Eco-Intelligent Living
As a self-taught wellness enthusiast, I do my best to “walk my talk” and embody the spirit of eco-intelligent living. From founding “Gourmet Gatherings” and “Meals That Heal” food catering services to authoring cookbooks like Not Milk… Nut Milks! Super Smoothies, and Gourmet Grains, my mission is to create a holistic connection between food and planet. My eco-conscious education tools and mentorship training programs for parents and youth guide individuals toward mindful, sustainable choices. Recognized in many national health and education publications, I’m honored to say that my contributions are inspiring eco-conscious transformations. For an in-depth look at my journey to eco-intelligent living, explore the full page here.
From Challenge to Change
Living with environmental illness taught me the importance of nurturing both personal health and planetary wellness. Born with a “dirty gene,” that interferes with over 250 biological functions in the body, I developed several health challenges while growing up. Guided by my forward-thinking mother, I embraced holistic healing, nourishing myself with organic foods and detox practices. Over time, I transformed my kitchen into a space for sustainable nutrition, launching a catering service and publishing cookbooks. Today, my journey fuels my mission to empower others to make eco-conscious choices for a healthier self and planet. Discover more about this transformative path here.
My Eco-Intelligent Eating & Living Philosophy
Eco-Intelligent Eating is about building a positive, nurturing exchange between ourselves and the Earth, our shared "house." Inspired by the Greek word oikos (house), this philosophy centers on the idea that our planet’s health relies on balanced, life-giving relationships—between plants, animals, ecosystems, and humans. Just as Earth thrives on these connections, we also become whole by fostering holistic harmony among our body, mind, and spirit. Through mindful choices in food, medicine, and lifestyle, we nurture the planet, which, in turn, nourishes us. Dive deeper into this eco-conscious approach here.
Nutritional Guidance for Families & Young Adults
I offer personalized nutritional guidance to help families adopt an eco-intelligent lifestyle. Whether it's steering teens away from GMOs and unhealthy snacks or exploring dietary alternatives, my in-home consultations focus on your family’s unique needs. Through pantry makeovers, cookware consultations, and custom meal ideas, I help you create a sacred, eco-conscious kitchen, that nourishes both health and the planet. For an even deeper experience, Candia offers video cooking classes tailored to support lasting, healthy family diets and holistic well-being. Ready to transform your family's diet? Discover more about her approach here.