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Nadia Pugh
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management. Her holistic approach focuses on individualized nutrition plans that cater to your unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet and aims to empower you with healthy eating habits that resonate with your preferences. Whether you’re addressing imbalances, seeking better habits, or enhancing your relationship with food, Nadia is committed to providing personalized support and practical advice for lasting well-being.
(904) 567-0490 View (904) 567-0490
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Fuel For Life, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
San Antonio, TX 78248
Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed and healthy choices about their nutrition and lifestyle. We believe that proper nutrition is the foundation for a happy and fulfilling life, and we strive to help our clients achieve their goals by providing personalized, evidence-based guidance and support.
Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed and healthy choices about their nutrition and lifestyle. We believe that proper nutrition is the foundation for a happy and fulfilling life, and we strive to help our clients achieve their goals by providing personalized, evidence-based guidance and support.
(210) 405-5986 View (210) 405-5986
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Barbara Heerkens
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LD
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
(785) 377-5964 View (785) 377-5964
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Mindful Eating Therapy, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MBA, RD, LD, CEDS
San Antonio, TX 78232
My clinical expertise lies in addressing various eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), as well as disordered eating patterns, compulsive exercise habits, and body image issues. Additionally, I provide support for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, Autism and ADHD. I am a Health At Every Size (HAES) aligned, weight inclusive practitioner.
My clinical expertise lies in addressing various eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), as well as disordered eating patterns, compulsive exercise habits, and body image issues. Additionally, I provide support for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, Autism and ADHD. I am a Health At Every Size (HAES) aligned, weight inclusive practitioner.
(210) 201-2362 View (210) 201-2362

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Austin Functional Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, E-RYT
Austin, TX 78745
My ideal client is someone that has been dealing with digestive/autoimmune issues all their life and has a strong connection with their bodies, is open minded and willing to receive guidance with non conventional nutrition and energy medicine protocols . I provide personalized support focusing on dietary counseling and lifestyle changes, specialized lab testing, and specialized nutrition supplements and Ayurvedic herb combinations that target individual needs based on disease patterns. Bilingual native Spanish speaker. Nutricionista Austin especializada en problemas gastro intestinales y de auto imunidad
My ideal client is someone that has been dealing with digestive/autoimmune issues all their life and has a strong connection with their bodies, is open minded and willing to receive guidance with non conventional nutrition and energy medicine protocols . I provide personalized support focusing on dietary counseling and lifestyle changes, specialized lab testing, and specialized nutrition supplements and Ayurvedic herb combinations that target individual needs based on disease patterns. Bilingual native Spanish speaker. Nutricionista Austin especializada en problemas gastro intestinales y de auto imunidad
(512) 686-5635 View (512) 686-5635
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TLB Nutrition Therapy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CEDRDS, cPT
Austin, TX 78705
The dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy strive to provide individualized nutrition care for those wanting to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Our goal is to support each client on their food and body journey by centering their lived experiences, honoring their unique needs, and practicing from a place of curiosity and respect. While we acknowledge that much of traditional research is rooted in bias and lacks inclusivity, we prioritize the wisdom of the individual in front of us. Our recommendations are guided by the client's lived reality—not generalized assumptions.
The dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy strive to provide individualized nutrition care for those wanting to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Our goal is to support each client on their food and body journey by centering their lived experiences, honoring their unique needs, and practicing from a place of curiosity and respect. While we acknowledge that much of traditional research is rooted in bias and lacks inclusivity, we prioritize the wisdom of the individual in front of us. Our recommendations are guided by the client's lived reality—not generalized assumptions.
(737) 355-9712 View (737) 355-9712
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Kamran Khan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
Austin, TX 78731
Based in Austin, TX, I am a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a strong focus on eating disorders and performance nutrition. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin and have extensive experience in both clinical treatment and athletic nutrition. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate their unique nutritional journeys with a blend of expertise, empathy, and personalized care. I believe in creating tailored strategies that support each person's specific medical needs and personal health goals.
Based in Austin, TX, I am a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a strong focus on eating disorders and performance nutrition. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin and have extensive experience in both clinical treatment and athletic nutrition. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate their unique nutritional journeys with a blend of expertise, empathy, and personalized care. I believe in creating tailored strategies that support each person's specific medical needs and personal health goals.
(512) 957-6921 View (512) 957-6921
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Healthy Hive Family Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Online Only
As Austin's pediatric nutrition experts, we coach parents through nutrition challenges in all stages of a child's life including: starting solids, picky eating, growth concerns, medical conditions that impact nutrition, general wellness, and more.
As Austin's pediatric nutrition experts, we coach parents through nutrition challenges in all stages of a child's life including: starting solids, picky eating, growth concerns, medical conditions that impact nutrition, general wellness, and more.
(737) 377-1561 View (737) 377-1561
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Madeline Thomas
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Online Only
If you struggle with disordered eating, constant food guilt, yo-yo dieting, or feeling uncomfortable in your body, I may be the right match for you. I offer compassionate, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling to help you build a peaceful relationship with food and yourself.
If you struggle with disordered eating, constant food guilt, yo-yo dieting, or feeling uncomfortable in your body, I may be the right match for you. I offer compassionate, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling to help you build a peaceful relationship with food and yourself.
(512) 515-9611 View (512) 515-9611
Autism Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the link between autism and diet?
While there is no evidence to suggest that autism is caused by diet, some individuals with autism face challenges related to food that highlight the importance of considering how diet and autism may be connected. Studies have shown that individuals with autism are more likely to have inadequate food intake compared to the general population. Many people with autism experience feeding issues due to sensory-related challenges. Just as loud sounds or bright lights can trigger sensory overload, the consistency, texture, smell, and strong taste of some foods can similarly cause sensory overload for individuals with autism, potentially leading to food aversion and/or malnutrition. Additionally, studies have indicated that individuals with autism often have different concentrations of bacteria within their gut microbiome, which may influence their response to food; however, much more research is needed to fully understand this connection.

What is autism food aversion?
Autism-related food aversion occurs when individuals with autism strongly dislike specific foods. This aversion is often triggered by sensory experiences such as texture, taste, smell, or how the food is presented. Some individuals with autism may also avoid certain foods due to concerns about choking or difficulty swallowing. The specific foods that individuals with autism avoid can vary widely. For example, crunchy foods like chips or carrots may be avoided due to the intense sensory experience they provide when eaten. On the other hand, soft foods with a gooey texture, such as applesauce or cottage cheese, may also trigger food aversion because of their specific textures.

What diet is best for people with autism?
There is no single best diet for individuals with autism, but experts generally recommend a balanced, plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat proteins. However, due to potential food aversions, maintaining this balanced diet can be challenging for some. In such cases, experimenting with different foods and cooking methods may become important to ensure adequate nutrition. For example, while raw vegetables may be off-putting to some with autism due to sensory-related aversions, cooking them might make them more appealing and easier to consume. This illustrates that the presentation and preparation of food can often be more crucial than the specific type of food consumed. Ultimately, this tailored approach to individual sensory sensitivities and preferences can be essential to ensure that individuals with autism can still meet their nutritional needs.

Should people with autism see a dietitian?
Individuals with autism may benefit from seeing a dietitian if their challenges around food are impacting their ability to eat a healthy and balanced diet. For instance, if food-related sensory issues are limiting the ability of someone with autism to eat essential vitamins and minerals, a dietitian may be able to suggest strategies to overcome these challenges. It is important to look for a dietitian who has expertise in autism, as not all dietitians may be knowledgeable about working with individuals on the autism spectrum. In addition, it is important to look for a dietitian who is willing to work with other professionals of the individual's care team, such as therapists, who may also be working on topics related to food.