What's the Nutrition and Food Experience Like at the Retreat?
Food is medicine at Rē Precision Health, where our culinary experience is designed to complement the healing journey of your nervous system. Our anti-inflammatory nutrition approach is both therapeutic and delicious, supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Our Food Philosophy
Our nutrition approach is based on several key principles:
Anti-Inflammatory Focus:
- Removes common inflammatory triggers: gluten, dairy, soy, corn, refined sugar, and seed oils
- Emphasizes foods that actively reduce inflammation
- Supports gut health as a foundation for nervous system regulation
Nutrient Density:
- Maximizes essential nutrients per calorie
- Focuses on bioavailable nutrients your body can easily use
- Provides building blocks for neurotransmitters and hormones
Quality Sourcing:
- Local, seasonal produce whenever possible
- Free-range, grass-fed animal products
- Organic ingredients prioritized
Balance and Satisfaction:
- Meals designed to stabilize blood sugar
- Includes healthy fats, quality proteins, and complex carbohydrates
- Emphasizes flavor and enjoyment alongside nutrition
The Daily Food Experience
Meal Structure:
- Three chef-prepared meals daily
- Buffet-style service allowing choice and portion control
- Snacks available between meals
- Abundant filtered water and herbal teas
Breakfast Examples:
- Vegetable frittatas with sweet potato hash
- Grain-free porridges with nuts and berries
- Green smoothie bowls with house-made granola
- Avocado with various toppings on grain-free bread
Lunch Examples:
- Fresh salads with house-made vinaigrettes
- Grilled fish or organic chicken
- Roasted vegetable medleys
- Grain-free wraps and sandwiches
Dinner Examples:
- Slow-cooked grass-fed meats
- Sustainable seafood dishes
- Creative vegetable preparations
- International flavors adapted to anti-inflammatory principles
Snacks & Treats:
- Fresh fruit
- Vegetable crudités with healthy dips
- Occasional grain-free, naturally sweetened desserts
Culinary Workshops
As part of our longer programs, you'll participate in hands-on cooking classes including:
Salsa Making:
- Learn to prepare a variety of fresh salsas
- Understand flavor balancing
- Take home recipes to recreate
Tacos al Pastor with Plantain Tortillas:
- Create grain-free tortillas from green plantains
- Master the classic marinade
- Learn healthy adaptations of traditional foods
Chocolate Making:
- Explore the history and benefits of cacao
- Create your own chocolates with organic ingredients
- Learn about healthy sweet alternatives
These workshops provide practical skills to continue your nutrition journey at home.
Dietary Accommodations
While our menu is already free from many common allergens, we can accommodate additional needs:
We Can Accommodate:
- Vegetarian diets
- Pescatarian diets
- Most food allergies and sensitivities
- Low-FODMAP requirements
- Additional restrictions as needed
Challenging Accommodations:
- Strictly vegan diets (our gut healing protocol includes bone broth and gelatin)
- Highly restrictive diets with multiple limitations
Please communicate dietary needs well in advance of your arrival so our chefs can prepare accordingly.
The Gut Healing Protocol
All programs include our three-phase gut healing protocol through supplementation and specific foods:
Phase 1: Remove
- Antimicrobial herbs to address harmful bacteria and parasites
- Anti-inflammatory foods to reduce gut irritation
Phase 2: Repair
- L-glutamine and other nutrients to heal gut lining
- Bone broths and gelatin-rich foods
- Restore Ion to support cell signaling
Phase 3: Repopulate
- Prebiotic foods like green plantain
- Polyphenol-rich foods like pomegranate and berries
- Probiotic foods and supplements
This protocol supports not just digestive health but also nervous system regulation through the gut-brain connection.
Beyond the Retreat
You'll leave with practical knowledge to continue your nutritional journey:
- Recipes to recreate retreat favorites
- Shopping guides for key ingredients
- Meal planning strategies
- Understanding of how food affects your nervous system
Many guests report that their relationship with food transforms during the retreat, creating a foundation for continued healthy eating at home.