Services

Nourished support for real life.

Whether you’re seeking everyday energy, better balance with food or support to fuel your active lifestyle, you deserve guidance that feels personal, practical, and stress-free.

Personal Chef

  • Personal Chef:

    Cara Specializes in health-forward and allergy friendly cuisine. Whether you want three balanced meals a day or just a few nourishing dinner each week, Cara can bring ease to your weekly routine.

    Cara will thoughtfully plan, shop and cook from your home, stocking your fridge with ready-made meals and snacks that are aligned with your health goals.

    Grocery Store Tours:

    Let me take you on a tour through the grocery store to ensure you weekly purchases are nourishing and worthwhile.

    Grocery store tours are a fantastic way to see your local store through a fresh, health-focused lens. If health food stores feel overwhelming, I can guide you to the best options and help you discover what to look for with confidence.

    Personalized Meal Plans:

    Cara creates a customized path to support your unique nourishment needs and wellness goals.

    Whether you're seeking better energy, improved digestion, or a more balanced relationship with food, you'll receive:

    • A daily meal plan personalized to your goals and preferences

    • Expert guidance tailored to your lifestyle — not a one-size-fits-all approach

    • Simple grocery lists and prep-day suggestions to save time and reduce stress in the kitchen

    Beyond food, Cara equips you with lasting nutrition knowledge so you can build sustainable habits and feel confident in your choices — for today and the long run. Participate in check-ins & adjustments to stay on track. I then fine-tune your plan based on your progress and feedback, ensuring your lasting success.

  • Personal Chef:

    Weekly packages starting at $300 per week. Please get in touch for more information.

    Grocery Store Tours:

    $60 per 1 hour store visit

    Personalized Meal Plans:

    Starting at $40 per week

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Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultations

  • Feel energized, nourished, and supported — every day.

    This pathway is designed for busy, health-minded people who want to simplify food, build real-life routines, and feel good without stress or strict rules.

    Perfect for you if:

    • You want more energy throughout the day

    • You’re tired of confusing nutrition advice

    • You want balanced meals without spending hours planning or cooking

    • You want support to make healthy living feel easier and more enjoyable

    Initial 60minute session

    • We will review your health history information that I will have already collected from you prior to this appointment.

    • 5 day food journal review.

    • I will offer you nutrient dense food suggestions focusing on whole foods and lifestyle recommendations with practical goals.

    • I’ll give you a detailed summary from the session so you have it for reference.

    • I’ll provide you with a 7 day meal plan specific to you complete with recipes and a shopping list to make it easy.

    • Offer supplement suggestions, if needed.

    • Lifestyle recommendations

    Outcome:
    A calmer, more confident relationship with food — with routines that actually fit your life.

  • $150 for initial visit

    $85 for follow-up visits

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Personal Training

  • Looking to add personalized workout program into your routine?

    I can create a unique, personalized, periodized program to help you achieve your fitness goals.

    This can be available in-person or online

  • $90 per in-person session

    $60 for 1 month programming you can do on your own.

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Customized Meal Plans

  • 3 Day meal plan for three nourishing meals per day.

    • Customized 3 day meal plan and grocery shopping guide

    • Nutrient dense recipes designed to your skill level and dietary requirements

    Starting at $40 per week

  • 5 Day Meal plan including three nourishing meals per day, including snacks.

    • Customized 5 day meal plan and grocery shopping guide

    • Suggestive guide to help with preparation, planning, food waste and efficiency

    • Nutrient dense recipes designed to your skill level and dietary requirements

    Starting at $50 per week

  • 7 Day Meal Plan including three meals per day, snacks and optional desserts.

    • Customized 7 day meal plan and grocery shopping guide

    • Suggestive guide to help with preparation, planning, food waste and efficiency

    • Nutrient dense recipes designed to your skill level and dietary requirements

    • Nutrition tips and take-aways

    Starting at $75 per week

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Fuel with Purpose: Balanced Meal Plan for Athletes

Simple nutrition + smart training = your best, strongest self.

Designed for active adults, recreational athletes, and gym-goers who want to boost energy, support training goals, and recover well — without complicated protocols.

  • Starting your fitness journey?

    Your nutrition is just as important as your workouts. This 3-day meal plan is designed for beginner athletes who want to fuel their progress without spending hours in the kitchen.

    With quick, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks, this plan fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Packed with nourishing, whole foods, it will give you the energy to power through your workouts, recover effectively, and feel amazing every step of the way.

    Because fueling your goals doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s keep it simple and purposeful!

    Personalized 3 Day meal plan: Includes three nourishing meals per day, fueling strategies during training and proper hydration suggestions.

    Starting at $55 per week

  • Whether you're hitting the gym, going for a run, or just staying active to feel your best, what you eat matters.

    This 5-day meal plan is designed for the everyday athlete—those who value movement, energy, and balance in their lives.

    5 Day Meal plan:

    Includes three nourishing meals per day, including snacks.

    • Balanced Macronutrients:
      Include a mix of carbohydrates for energy, protein for muscle repair, and healthy fats for sustained energy.

    • Micronutrient-Rich Foods:
      Incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains to provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

    • Hydration Guidance:
      Suggest water intake and hydrating foods (e.g., cucumber, watermelon) and discuss electrolyte balance.

    • Recovery Focus:
      Include post-workout meals/snacks rich in protein and fast-digesting carbs to aid recovery.

    • Anti-Inflammatory Foods:
      Turmeric, ginger, fatty fish, and leafy greens to help reduce inflammation from intense training.

    Starting at $75 per week

  • Your body is your powerhouse, and every meal is an opportunity to nourish it.

    This 7-day meal plan is designed to fuel your workouts, support recovery, and keep you performing at your best—all while embracing balance and whole, nutrient-dense foods.

    7 Day Meal Plan:

    Includes three meals per day, snacks and optional desserts.

    • Balanced Macronutrients:
      Include a mix of carbohydrates for energy, protein for muscle repair, and healthy fats for sustained energy.

    • Micronutrient-Rich Foods:
      Incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains to provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

    • Hydration Guidance:
      Suggest water intake and hydrating foods (e.g., cucumber, watermelon) and discuss electrolyte balance.

    • Recovery Focus:
      Include post-workout meals/snacks rich in protein and fast-digesting carbs to aid recovery.

    • Anti-Inflammatory Foods:
      Turmeric, ginger, fatty fish, and leafy greens to help reduce inflammation from intense training.

    • Gut Health Support:
      Include fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, or sauerkraut for probiotics.

    • Meal Timing Recommendations:
      Highlight pre- and post-workout meal/snack ideas and timing to optimize performance.

    • Active Recovery Focus: Emphasize lighter meals with anti-inflammatory and hydrating foods to support recovery.

    Starting at $100 per week

Get a Meal Plan
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Cara Tegler
Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Professional Chef and Personal Trainer

Online & In-Person in Comox Valley, BC

Learn more about Cara

1:1 COACHING

If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to your specific needs, 1:1 nutrition and lifestyle coaching might be the right step for you. There is no one-size fits all when it comes to nutrition.

This is my most supportive option — integrating nutrition, movement, habits, and lifestyle shifts for lasting, sustainable change.

What’s included:

  • 1:1 coaching sessions (virtual or in-person)

  • Personalized nutrition + movement planning

  • Lifestyle habit building (sleep, stress, digestion, recovery)

  • Ongoing email support & accountability

  • Adjustments as your goals and life evolve

Perfect for you if:

  • You want structure AND flexibility

  • You want one place for food, training, and lifestyle guidance

  • You’ve tried doing this alone and want long-term support

  • You want someone in your corner who understands whole-person health

Outcome:
A nourishing, balanced lifestyle that feels natural — not forced.

Learn what you can expect in a session or book a free 15 min call today.

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Food is not just fuel. Food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well. –

Michael Pollan