An Abbotsford author and holistic nutritionist has won a writing award for a book titled A Busy Parent's Guide to Childhood Obesity.
Shawn Elliot recently received the IndieReader Discovery Award in the "parenting (child/health)" category.
The awards were launched in 2011 to help indie authors receive the attention of top publishing professionals, with the goal of reaching more readers.
IndieReader reviewers said: "In Shawn Elliot’s guide A Busy Parent's Guide to Childhood Obesity readers get an insight of how to tackle childhood obesity through the holistic approach. By prioritizing health over numerical metrics and addressing societal influences, the book offers practical strategies for parents.
"With an emphasis on emotional support and practical solutions, Elliot equips readers with tools to foster healthier lifestyles for their children."
Elliot said although she loves one-on-one coaching as a holistic nutritionist, she began writing "to help more people achieve the health and vitality they deserve."
"My books are easy to read and written for the busy person who wants to be informed about how they can create a healthier body and life," she said.
Her other books are titled Where Do I Start? A Nutritionist's Guide to Naturally Managing Type 2 Diabetes, My Health Tracker, My Health Tracker for Kids, and PCOS Symptom Solutions: Managing the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Elliot's books are available on Amazon and her website shawnelliotauthorandholisticnutritionist.com.