Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in R3G

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Lucy Luong
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! I'm a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist, specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. I offer Zoom consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Book a free 20-min discovery call or Zoom session to see if we're a good match! Insurance receipts are provided post-session. My services include counseling, meal plans, and more. I assist with weight loss, balanced eating, meal planning, avoiding deficiencies, motivation, food relationship, sports nutrition, digestion, family, paediatrics, pregnancy, menopause, PCOS, IBS, etc. Check out our service section on the website for all offerings!
Hi! I'm a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist, specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. I offer Zoom consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Book a free 20-min discovery call or Zoom session to see if we're a good match! Insurance receipts are provided post-session. My services include counseling, meal plans, and more. I assist with weight loss, balanced eating, meal planning, avoiding deficiencies, motivation, food relationship, sports nutrition, digestion, family, paediatrics, pregnancy, menopause, PCOS, IBS, etc. Check out our service section on the website for all offerings!
(587) 872-7698 View (587) 872-7698

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Saniya Warwaruk
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, BSc
Online Only
Hi, I’m Saniya! A virtual registered dietitian here to manage your PCOS, ADHD, or hormone health, without cutting out your favourite cultural foods. We’re leading PCOS care in Canada, featured on The Globe & Mail, Femtech Canada, rated five-stars on Sunlife, and more. If you've spent hours doom scrolling TikTok or googling your symptoms, then we need to talk. I offer realistic advice to help you figure out your body without pushing restrictive diets. Together, we can sort through the cravings, fatigue and noise so you can heal your relationship with food and feel your best.
Hi, I’m Saniya! A virtual registered dietitian here to manage your PCOS, ADHD, or hormone health, without cutting out your favourite cultural foods. We’re leading PCOS care in Canada, featured on The Globe & Mail, Femtech Canada, rated five-stars on Sunlife, and more. If you've spent hours doom scrolling TikTok or googling your symptoms, then we need to talk. I offer realistic advice to help you figure out your body without pushing restrictive diets. Together, we can sort through the cravings, fatigue and noise so you can heal your relationship with food and feel your best.
(587) 600-0409 View (587) 600-0409
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Carol Holland
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CBE
Online Only
I have over 17 years of experience providing nutrition counselling to people of all ages and stages of life, from pre-natal to palliative. I can help with any nutrition-related condition. Whether your goal is to manage blood pressure or cholesterol, prevent diabetes, lose weight or get your gut symptoms under control, together we'll create a personalized plan to help you take charge of your symptoms and get back to living your best life. And if you are an emotional eater or have an eating disorder, we can work together with your treatment team to improve your relationship with food.
I have over 17 years of experience providing nutrition counselling to people of all ages and stages of life, from pre-natal to palliative. I can help with any nutrition-related condition. Whether your goal is to manage blood pressure or cholesterol, prevent diabetes, lose weight or get your gut symptoms under control, together we'll create a personalized plan to help you take charge of your symptoms and get back to living your best life. And if you are an emotional eater or have an eating disorder, we can work together with your treatment team to improve your relationship with food.
(548) 325-8963 View (548) 325-8963
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Alyssa Fontaine
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi! As a vegan registered dietitian, I founded Plant-Based Dietitians to promote plant-based eating. Our team offers online consultations to help with diet balance, weight loss, eating disorders, digestive issues, sports nutrition, and nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and childhood. Currently on maternity leave, my well-trained team is ready to assist you. Contact us via email, call, or book on our website!
Hi! As a vegan registered dietitian, I founded Plant-Based Dietitians to promote plant-based eating. Our team offers online consultations to help with diet balance, weight loss, eating disorders, digestive issues, sports nutrition, and nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and childhood. Currently on maternity leave, my well-trained team is ready to assist you. Contact us via email, call, or book on our website!
(438) 701-1990 View (438) 701-1990
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.

Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.

What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.

What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.