Hello there! I am a Utah Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES – formerly CDE) with a Master of Dietetics Administration from Utah State University. Since becoming a registered dietitian in 2011, I have worked to provide tailored nutrition coaching and sustainable life changing services for my clients.
I truly believe in an “everything in moderation” approach and encourage clients to ditch the diet mentality and enjoy real, whole foods – and yes, that includes dessert! My passion is health and nutrition; but I also love cooking and baking in the kitchen with my family and being active. I enjoy most physical activity, including running, home video workouts, basketball, riding my bike and walking.
At home, I am the wife to a wonderful husband (aka the hubs) and mom to three handsome and bright little boys and one beautiful girl. I have learned to make personal and family time just as important as work time. I love crafting, reading, playing the piano, gardening, being outdoors, and spending time with the hubs and my kids. My favorite foods are strawberries, roasted vegetable chicken lasagna, and dark chocolate.
I am the owner and writer of Your Choice Nutrition blog, a healthy lifestyle, food and fitness blog, which I use as a way to share my passion for health, cooking, baking and all things nutrition with all of you. Whether encouraging you to try a healthier version of a classic recipe, go running for the first time, or helping your kids form a positive relationship with food, I aim to show you that it doesn’t have to be complex or expensive for your family to be healthy – and in fact, it can even be fun! On my blog, you’ll find family-friendly and healthy recipes, exercise tips, and other timely health and wellness information.
I am a member of several professional organizations including, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists.
Credentials:
- MDA: Master of Dietetics Administration, Utah State University (2014)
- RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Commission on Dietetics Registration (2011)
- CD: Certified Dietitian, state of Utah (2011)
- CDCES: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (formerly CDE), National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (2013)