“I was feeling terrible after yet another fad diet had failed. I wanted to make the change from dieting to a healthy lifestyle. After watching Super Size Me, I was inspired by Alex’s Detox Diet and contacted her through her website.

As we began our sessions I felt relieved that I had Alex to gently guide me out of my life-long eating habits of fast food. It was so easy to be motivated by her real life experiences and brilliant lessons. She taught me how to listen to my body and how to nourish it. I was afraid to go anywhere near the kitchen but Alex demystified shopping for healthy foods and taught me to enjoy cooking.

I am grateful to Alex for how much she has taught me about myself and for making me a healthier and happier person!

I would recommend Alex to anyone who is searching for the answers to making positive healthy changes for their family and themselves.”
~ Stephanie H.

“I started out on a journey about six months ago, searching for the keys for a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family. I was online every night, looking for any information possible. Then one night I found Alex's website. Finally! Someone who seemed so educated, passionate, and practical, and, of course, she is! I knew from the first phone session that my life was about to change. I began to learn about all different kinds of food and which foods were more beneficial for specific needs that I have. Alex graciously listened to my every woe about my learning process and continued to be so encouraging. Although my time with Alex has ended, I feel completely confident that I can continue this journey much more informed and prepared. I have lost about 10 pounds and have gained more than I ever thought possible. Thank you so much Alex!”
~ Larissa N.

“I feel so blessed to have been able to enjoy Alex's wisdom and insight about nutrition and realize that it will be with me my entire life. She helped me build a strong foundation about my body and how my nutritional habits affect it. I thought she individualized every session when we would specifically talk about MY body and how it reacts to certain foods at different times. I know the signals that my body is giving me and I now honestly listen.

I now can cook things other than cold cereal and toast and have been buying and eating vegetables I never even knew existed! I am forever grateful for Alex's program leading me into this healthy world. My relationship with food and my body has made a complete turn around and now I'm looking forward with confidence to live in my body every single day! Thank you Alex!”
~ Sadie S.

“By following the small, easy and simple “tweaks” Alex made to my diet, my energy nearly doubled, my junk-food cravings disappeared for good and I seemed to be immune to all the nasty flu bugs making everyone else sick. But the best part was how fast these changes took place. I felt the difference in just days. Working with Alex is like being with an old friend...and the results are truly remarkable.”
~ Dave K.

"Alex Jamieson is an incredibly gifted person. Before I began my 6-month stint with her, I was a little heavier, unhappy with my body, and burned out in my job. In the six months I spent with Alex's program, I gained more insight and knowledge than in the few years I spent in therapy trying to "fix" myself. I ended up changing more than just my eating habits. I finally became self-employed, began cooking my husband insanely healthy meals, and more or less figured out how to balance life, work, and play, especially during my husband's busy season at his work, which can be really tough to do! Slimming down ended up being a pleasant side effect, as I had no idea that my bad body image was just a signal that other areas of my life needed tending to. Alex is forever my "guru"!!! "
~ Jen Z.

How I felt when I started:

Before I started working with Alex, I was tired. I had no energy. I also felt frustrated. I was not sleeping well. I felt, having been a Vegetarian for over 20 years, I knew how to eat - wrong! I was not making proper food choices. I would eat Vegetarian, but not wholesome, healthy choices.

What was it like making these changes?

What an easy transition to make these changes in my eating and lifestyle pattern. With Alex's expertise in introducing me to many food options, I had no problem expanding my Vegetarian diet to include whole grains and a plethera of other healthy food choices. What really impressed me was how we should eat like the seasons. Lighter foods during the hot summer months and heavier foods during the colder, winter months.

What results did I experience?

The results were amazing! My energy level immediately started to soar. I became more in-tune with my body's demands for whole foods, not junk. Even before Alex would call me I would crave a certain food (whole, nutritious) and I was constantly amazed at how she knew what I would experience, feel and demand. I started to sleep better. My weight also started to change. I have slowly, which is better that fast, lost approximately 15 pounds since working with Alex for these past six months I have decided to become Vegan and my energy level is great.

What kind of person should sign up with Alex?

I feel anyone that wishes to better their lifestyle be it through nutrition or body and soul, should definitely sign up with Alex. You don't need to be a Vegan or a Vegetarian. I was totally impressed with her knowledge. Any time I have had a question, she immediately had an answer or a suggestion for me. She has introduced me to another level of thinking, cooking, learning and realizing that my body is a machine that needs to be fed properly in order to function. Not only do I have this knowledge, but I now am sharing this with my family and friends.

~Lucy B.

Dear Alex,

I wanted to thank you for inspiring me.  When I saw Super Size Me, I sat thinking that the most interesting parts of the documentary were Morgan's vegan last supper, the detox planning, and any scenes where you were cooking in the background.  My mind fluttered with curiosity about what you were cooking and what went into that detox plan.  After seeing the film, I discovered your web site through the links on the Super Size Me site.  That's when my life changed. 

During the past year, I became a vegetarian and interested in how health is affected by food choices.  This seemed like an amazing position to me and I read whatever I could get my hands on about the subject.  On your site, I found the link to the Natural Gourmet Cookery School and was astounded that there was a school dedicated to healthful cooking.  I have always loved to cook and with my new found love of nutrition, I knew that this was the direction I wanted my life to take. 

So now I'm a student at the Natural Gourmet Cookery School with future goals of further studying holistic nutrition and eventually becoming a personal chef focusing on special dietary needs.  As indirect as it may seem, you have change my life and brought it into focus.  Recently, I purchased your book with aspirations of detoxing my own diet.  I have tried several of your recipes (as I write this, I just finished munching on a chocolate anthill) and I must say they are delicious. 

You are making positive changes in people's lives and I hope you know just how special you are. 

Thanks again,

Kimberly Amico

Thanks for all the great recipe ideas on your site. I've made the Sassy Apple Spice Cake for my family and now everytime my two-year-old nephew comes over, he has to have it! I look forward to your book, I will certain buy a few copies for myself and my friends. Have a great day, and I with you all the best.   Sincerely, Clayton Westfall

Alex Jamieson’s recent presentation at our annual American Heart Association volunteer and staff conference not only gave us a glimpse of the making of the film, “Supersize Me,” it also delivered a big helping of inspiration – with a dash of humor. Feedback from our attendees was glowing, and we walked out of the room with a much better understanding of how the foods we eat affect our overall health. Needless to say, Alex reinforced the importance of our organization’s work: to provide the public with the tools they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. We recommend Alex to any group looking for a new perspective on a topic that couldn’t be timelier!

Almarie Wagner, Executive Vice President
American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate

"Since starting holistic health counseling, I feel more energized, have lost weight and genuinely have a more positive outlook on life. Alex's caring and non-judgemental approach, coupled with her knowledgable perspective, makes her the ideal person to work with in trying to make significant life changes. I wholeheartedly recommend Alex to anyone who is looking to improve their mind, body and spirit."

Ana H.

Alex's cooking made me understand that your body is your temple.  She has the gift of making healthy food exciting and flavorful.  Her cooking has brought clarity, focus and peace to my everyday life."

Natane Boudreau
Model / Actress

"Since I work 70 - 80 hour weeks, I've never had the time or energy to eat balanced meals that nourish me. I used to spend a lot of money on take-out and eating out and frequently felt tired. Since Alexandra Jamieson has been cooking for me, my whole stress around meals has disappeared and I have incredible energy and a sense of well being. Her food is clearing up a lifelong candida condition and is very simply delicious."

Nian Fish
Creative Director of KCD

"There is nothing nicer than walking home from work, opening the front door, and smelling the wonderful odors of a lovely dinner cooking, seeing a lovely table set for my family, and knowing that dinner will be ready shortly. Since Alex has been cooking for myself and my two daughters, dinner has become a very special 'together' time. Her cooking is inventive, sensitive to two teenagers varied (and weird) tastes, and always good. She is a lovely presence in our kitchen, and has eased the load on my day immensely. I can't recommend her skills and charm highly enough."

Carol O.
Publisher