Plant Based Diets Nutritionists and Dietitians in Lavon, TX
Niesje Buaas - iBalance Wellness LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CDCES, NBC-HWC
Lavon, TX 75166
Longing to lose weight, heal your gut, restore energy, improve self-esteem & prevent or improve a chronic disease? We take insurance, see what is covered by contacting us for the link & learn about a free consult. At iBalance Wellness, we work closely with you to Identifying your particular health & wellness goals, empowering you to start with small steps which over time add up to big changes equaling sustainable, healthy outcomes. We offer lab testing to get to the root cause of what is wrong, meal plans so you know what to eat, & 1 on 1 support to work through challenges. Find out more at iBalance Wellness website or contact us.
Longing to lose weight, heal your gut, restore energy, improve self-esteem & prevent or improve a chronic disease? We take insurance, see what is covered by contacting us for the link & learn about a free consult. At iBalance Wellness, we work closely with you to Identifying your particular health & wellness goals, empowering you to start with small steps which over time add up to big changes equaling sustainable, healthy outcomes. We offer lab testing to get to the root cause of what is wrong, meal plans so you know what to eat, & 1 on 1 support to work through challenges. Find out more at iBalance Wellness website or contact us.
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My core philosophy is to help preserve kidney function through plant based nutrition.
Being vegetarian is awesome. It can help your kidneys too, especially if you have been diagnosed with CKD. Patients often struggle to find the right diet for kidneys or are trying to make sense of 'food lists' given to them by their physician, not realizing that a renal diet is much more than a list of do's and don'ts. Timely nutrition therapy can delay or completely avoid the need for dialysis. That's huge! This is the opportunity window that many patients miss, ending up on dialysis, which in many cases, is life-long.
My core philosophy is to help preserve kidney function through plant based nutrition.
Being vegetarian is awesome. It can help your kidneys too, especially if you have been diagnosed with CKD. Patients often struggle to find the right diet for kidneys or are trying to make sense of 'food lists' given to them by their physician, not realizing that a renal diet is much more than a list of do's and don'ts. Timely nutrition therapy can delay or completely avoid the need for dialysis. That's huge! This is the opportunity window that many patients miss, ending up on dialysis, which in many cases, is life-long.
My whole body holistic approach to nutrition emphasizes overall well-being, respecting diverse dietary preferences, and encouraging the inclusion of more plant-based foods, whether they become a primary focus or simply complement a balanced diet.
I meet you at your current stage of health, whether you're focused on managing a health condition, reaching weight loss goals, or simply adopting a healthier lifestyle. I provide personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs and preferences, ensuring that your journey towards improved health is both effective and enjoyable.
My whole body holistic approach to nutrition emphasizes overall well-being, respecting diverse dietary preferences, and encouraging the inclusion of more plant-based foods, whether they become a primary focus or simply complement a balanced diet.
I meet you at your current stage of health, whether you're focused on managing a health condition, reaching weight loss goals, or simply adopting a healthier lifestyle. I provide personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs and preferences, ensuring that your journey towards improved health is both effective and enjoyable.
“My motivation for wellness was developed over 22-year period, nurtured by my own personal experiences. While practicing as RD in Dallas area, extending my services from Pediatrics to adults, I apply holistic concepts for healing, addressing the root cause through the lens of functional nutrition. The overall combined knowledge gained as a biochemist and registered dietitian helped me to understand the core of one’s body’s healing mechanism and epigenetic approach in nutritional healing.
“My motivation for wellness was developed over 22-year period, nurtured by my own personal experiences. While practicing as RD in Dallas area, extending my services from Pediatrics to adults, I apply holistic concepts for healing, addressing the root cause through the lens of functional nutrition. The overall combined knowledge gained as a biochemist and registered dietitian helped me to understand the core of one’s body’s healing mechanism and epigenetic approach in nutritional healing.
Are you struggling with chronic symptoms such as low energy, brain fog, hormone imbalances, inflammation, or bloating? Do you have a history of dieting and a challenging relationship with food? Imagine a life where you can break free from these symptoms and dieting once and for all, while becoming the most vibrant version of yourself. I'm Sophia, a registered dietitian with a functional medicine certification. I help my clients reclaim their health and improve their relationship with food through a root-cause approach, coaching, and plan built for their body and goals. My motto is Eat Well. Find Balance. Live Fully.
Are you struggling with chronic symptoms such as low energy, brain fog, hormone imbalances, inflammation, or bloating? Do you have a history of dieting and a challenging relationship with food? Imagine a life where you can break free from these symptoms and dieting once and for all, while becoming the most vibrant version of yourself. I'm Sophia, a registered dietitian with a functional medicine certification. I help my clients reclaim their health and improve their relationship with food through a root-cause approach, coaching, and plan built for their body and goals. My motto is Eat Well. Find Balance. Live Fully.
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
Lemond Nutrition is proud to be one of the most trusted private nutrition practices among families and doctors in the Dallas and Lubbock areas. After seeing a need for comprehensive nutrition assistance specifically for children and families— Angela and Jeff Lemond founded the company in 2009. Lemond Nutrition has helped hundreds of people find a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. We are honored daily to be a continued resource for people in need.
Joy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, primarily serving as a dietitian for the U.S. Army. Her clinical background centers on eating disorders, and she’s passionate about helping clients define their own values around food, weight, and movement. She also facilitates eating-disorder recovery support groups through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, supporting individuals and families throughout recovery.
Joy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, primarily serving as a dietitian for the U.S. Army. Her clinical background centers on eating disorders, and she’s passionate about helping clients define their own values around food, weight, and movement. She also facilitates eating-disorder recovery support groups through the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, supporting individuals and families throughout recovery.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
Ashley Walls specializes in working with clients interested in general healthy eating, and conditions including Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, Intuitive Eating, Weight Management and more. With 3 years of experience at a residential treatment level, Ashley is well versed on the difficulties associated with cooccurring diagnosis and eating disorder recovery. She believes that all foods fit through practice of balance, variety and moderation. Her past experiences as an athlete and personal trainer has prompted a particular interest in sports nutrition.
Stephanie’s practice centers around evidence-based nutrition support for complex physical and mental health conditions provided in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. She combines >10 years of academic experience in nutrition–including a PhD from Cornell + research at Harvard and Tufts–with her personal passion for providing practical support to diverse patient populations. Specialties include mental health, eating disorders / disordered eating, GI and digestive diseases, food preferences and allergies including Celiac, weight neutral care, liver health, POTS, and RED-S, and other chronic health conditions.
Stephanie’s practice centers around evidence-based nutrition support for complex physical and mental health conditions provided in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. She combines >10 years of academic experience in nutrition–including a PhD from Cornell + research at Harvard and Tufts–with her personal passion for providing practical support to diverse patient populations. Specialties include mental health, eating disorders / disordered eating, GI and digestive diseases, food preferences and allergies including Celiac, weight neutral care, liver health, POTS, and RED-S, and other chronic health conditions.
I help clients with weight, gut health issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases transform their relationship with food and body image and improve their overall health using holistic, individualized therapies including mind body nutrition and dynamic eating psychology.
I help clients with weight, gut health issues, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases transform their relationship with food and body image and improve their overall health using holistic, individualized therapies including mind body nutrition and dynamic eating psychology.
My clients range from someone who is just starting to think about making healthier changes to competitive athletes and everything in between. Whether you are looking to take what you're already doing well to the next level or you're so tired diets you almost want to give up, you will have success on my program. I personalize a plan that works for YOU. With you in the driver's seat, we will work together to create sustainable changes and habits. Nutrition is not one size fits all, and we will uncover solutions that fit your lifestyle.
My clients range from someone who is just starting to think about making healthier changes to competitive athletes and everything in between. Whether you are looking to take what you're already doing well to the next level or you're so tired diets you almost want to give up, you will have success on my program. I personalize a plan that works for YOU. With you in the driver's seat, we will work together to create sustainable changes and habits. Nutrition is not one size fits all, and we will uncover solutions that fit your lifestyle.
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make healthy food choices or manage your nutrition? Struggling with weight management, digestive health issues, or the complexities of managing chronic conditions like diabetes? Nutrition shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should empower you to live a healthier, more confident life.
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make healthy food choices or manage your nutrition? Struggling with weight management, digestive health issues, or the complexities of managing chronic conditions like diabetes? Nutrition shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should empower you to live a healthier, more confident life.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Stone is a committed registered dietitian with expertise in outpatient nutritional care who enjoys working with clients for weight loss, heart health and gastrointestinal disorders. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Stone meets you where you are, crafting personalized interventions to align with your unique goals. Dedicated to inclusivity, Stone fosters a welcoming, judgment-free space that honors all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering others, Stone will guide and support you on your wellness journey, making sure you feel understood and encouraged at every step.
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft who is passionate about providing personalized support to help clients reach their health goals and create sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, meeting each person where they are in their journey. Brianne believes nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all and is committed to walking alongside her clients, offering guidance tailored to their unique needs—one step at a time.
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian at Health Loft who is passionate about providing personalized support to help clients reach their health goals and create sustainable lifestyle changes. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, meeting each person where they are in their journey. Brianne believes nutrition and health are not one-size-fits-all and is committed to walking alongside her clients, offering guidance tailored to their unique needs—one step at a time.
Hi, I’m Michelle Ivy, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. I help people fuel their bodies, delight their taste buds, and find their happy—without strict diets or food guilt. I specialize in diabetes, heart health, weight management, and gut health using realistic, evidence-based strategies to build sustainable habits that fit your life.
Hi, I’m Michelle Ivy, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. I help people fuel their bodies, delight their taste buds, and find their happy—without strict diets or food guilt. I specialize in diabetes, heart health, weight management, and gut health using realistic, evidence-based strategies to build sustainable habits that fit your life.
Dr. Stacie Ellis, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in weight loss/gain, eating disorders, emotional/stress eating, performance/sports nutrition, nutrition for aesthetic demanding sports/fields, and medical nutrition therapy for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance, and much more. Excellis Nutrition offers one-on-one consultations/coaching, group classes, cooking classes, and partners with a number of organizations including athletic teams, non-profit, and corporate. Contact Dr. Ellis today to find out how Excellis Nutrition can help you!
Dr. Stacie Ellis, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in weight loss/gain, eating disorders, emotional/stress eating, performance/sports nutrition, nutrition for aesthetic demanding sports/fields, and medical nutrition therapy for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance, and much more. Excellis Nutrition offers one-on-one consultations/coaching, group classes, cooking classes, and partners with a number of organizations including athletic teams, non-profit, and corporate. Contact Dr. Ellis today to find out how Excellis Nutrition can help you!
Dr. Terry Brown, DCN, MBA, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, education, and healthcare leadership. In addition, she has a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers School of Health Professions. Dr. Brown has a passion for helping clients achieve their healthcare goals.
Dr. Terry Brown, DCN, MBA, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, education, and healthcare leadership. In addition, she has a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers School of Health Professions. Dr. Brown has a passion for helping clients achieve their healthcare goals.
Are you tired of struggling with your weight, want to maximize results on a GLP-1, or need to improve your cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar? Are you considering weight loss surgery and need to learn more about the pre/post-surgery diet?
Are you tired of struggling with your weight, want to maximize results on a GLP-1, or need to improve your cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar? Are you considering weight loss surgery and need to learn more about the pre/post-surgery diet?
Awarded Woman Of The Year By The Association Of Professional Women, Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition by Cornell University.
I go to the root cause of the health challenge and address that without drugs or surgery, so the body can heal. I recommend only natural God-given remedies that fix the problem without harm, so the body can function in the best way possible. Being 71 and in great health, not being ill for decades. I live what I teach. Many of my most successful clients have reversed what their doctor had told them was incurable. Come and join me living a healthy quality life! I have successfully work with pain, gut problems, cancer, diabetes, kidney & liver challenges for 18 years. I am new to this site.
Awarded Woman Of The Year By The Association Of Professional Women, Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition by Cornell University.
I go to the root cause of the health challenge and address that without drugs or surgery, so the body can heal. I recommend only natural God-given remedies that fix the problem without harm, so the body can function in the best way possible. Being 71 and in great health, not being ill for decades. I live what I teach. Many of my most successful clients have reversed what their doctor had told them was incurable. Come and join me living a healthy quality life! I have successfully work with pain, gut problems, cancer, diabetes, kidney & liver challenges for 18 years. I am new to this site.
Plant Based Diets Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet emphasizes the consumption of foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while reducing or eliminating animal products like meat and dairy. Unlike a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products, a plant-based diet does not necessarily require complete elimination of animal-based foods, although some individuals choose to do so. Many people following a plant-based diet also aim to incorporate more "whole foods" into their meals, favoring less-processed options over highly processed foods. For example, they might choose brown rice over white bread or fresh fruits over baked goods. The focus is on eating nutrient-dense, natural foods to promote overall health and well-being.
What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?
Research has shown that a plant-based diet offers numerous health benefits, including weight loss, lowered cholesterol levels, reduced blood pressure, and better blood sugar control. These benefits can arise from eating fewer animal-based foods, which are high in saturated fats, or from the weight loss that many people experience when starting a plant-based diet. Additionally, plant-based diets are known for their anti-inflammatory effects, which support a healthy immune system and may be particularly helpful for those with inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. Plant-based diets are also high in fiber, which improves digestive health and can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Who should follow a plant-based diet?
Anyone can follow a plant-based diet, and many nutrition and medical professionals encourage its adoption due to the numerous health benefits associated with consuming more plants and reducing animal-based products. People may also choose a plant-based diet for environmental and ethical reasons. For health-related benefits, a plant-based diet can be particularly advantageous for individuals diagnosed with or at risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and certain inflammatory conditions. Since many chronic diseases are related to obesity, the weight management benefits of a plant-based diet are especially valuable. Additionally, a plant-based diet can help reduce cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and enhance insulin sensitivity.
How do I start a plant-based diet?
A plant-based diet can be started at any time and may even be a more accessible option for individuals not ready to completely eliminate animal-based products from their diet. Many people start a plant-based diet slowly, such as with substituting meat or dairy for alternative products just a few times a week; for instance, finding easy swaps—such as whole grains in place of white bread products and beans or tofu in lieu of meat products—can be a great way to start eating a more plant-based diet. In addition, working to plan more meals ahead of time and constructing plant-based grocery store lists may be beneficial to ensure that consuming a plant-based meal is an accessible option when first getting started.