OUR VIEW ON FOOD
OUR PHILOSOPHY
A good Diet is one of the four pillars upon which the BodyHoliday is built. Exercise, Restorative Beauty and Relaxation are the other three. This holistic approach to well-being and a healthy lifestyle, combined with a devotion to the pleasures of a fun filled beach holiday, is what the BodyHoliday is all about. These four pillars combine to make a perfectly balanced and restorative holiday experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and ready to face the challenges of your daily life with renewed vigour.
Our chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers ensure you savour every culinary experience in an all-inclusive resort with six restaurants.
If you have any special needs in your diet, then make sure you discuss this with the BodyHoliday specialists in your webroom before you come.
Food is your body’s fuel, but it is also your body’s pleasure. At the BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia, we have always aimed for the 5-star culinary excellence of a first class resort, BUT we see no discrepancy between eating well and eating healthily. This duality is what we believe our guests love. Although we have the skills and services of a world-class wellness centre, we are not a fat farm, and our motto has always been to combine eating well with a little indulgence.
NUTRITION
CUSTOM DIETS & AYURVEDIC CUISINE
The culinary team is experienced in handling requests for gluten-free, celiac, diabetic, low carb and low-fat choices.
If you wish to have a fully customised diet during your stay, we can arrange a consultation with our resident nutritionist over the phone before your arrival. Our Nutritionist will then work with our chefs to create your customised meal plan. A customized diet is ideal if you want to lose weight, build muscle mass, or have any special dietary requirements such as food intolerances or severe food allergies. This is a supplementary service, and the cost depends on your length of stay. If you are interested, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our BodyHoliday Specialist for more information. This is something ideally arranged through your webroom.
Every restaurant has a Vegan Menu available.
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Ayurvedic Diet
“Pavitra” at BodyHoliday, is possibly one of the only genuine Ayurvedic temples in the Americas. Here, Ayurvedic healing therapies are given. Ayurveda is a lifestyle, however, and along with the treatments and Yoga, an approach to and philosophy of healthy eating is necessary.
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian philosophy of living wisely and a sister science to yoga, teaches that food is essential to physical health and well-being. At the BodyHoliday, Ayurvedic cuisine is served as part of our culinary offerings and is indicated on our menus. The Ayurvedic approach to cooking is based on various healing principles, including the three Doshas of the body, the five elements and six tastes, and the optimal time for eating. Ayurvedic teachings focus on the needs of each individual to improve digestive health and bring balance to body, mind and spirit.
You can learn all about what this means when you are here; if you are interested, just let us know.
NUTRITION
WEIGHT LOSS
Do you have a weight goal and are not sure where to start? Are you suffering from digestive issues and unsure what to do next? The Nutri Weight Loss Programme with resident nutritionist Hiley Fulgence will help you achieve your goal and ensure you do it sustainably so you’ll get results that last.
During a 60 min consultation, Hiley will address your nutritional concerns. He will analyze your meal and snack patterns, adequacy of intake, and food/nutrient intolerances. Your medication/supplement usage and medical/surgical history will also be reviewed. Evidenced-based nutrition recommendations will be provided.
During your stay you will follow a personalised meal plan, designed for you by Hiley and prepared by our Wellness Chefs. Through a combination of workshops and one-on-one counselling, you will learn how to develop healthier eating and physical activity habits. The programme will also teach you how to effectively overcome barriers such as crazy work schedules, social events, and holiday eating, for example. Healthy cooking classes will teach you how to prepare healthful meals so that you are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to continue your weight loss journey at home. When you return home you will receive ongoing feedback and follow-up support to help you keep the weight off long-term. 7, 10, and 14 day programmes are available.