Nutritionists and Dietitians near West Des Moines, IA

Hi, I'm Natalee! At The Realistic RD, I'm committed to providing nutrition coaching that is realistic and individualized. My focus is helping people learn to nourish their bodies and minds without relying on restrictive diets. My mission is to provide evidence-based nutrition advice and guidance that is tailored meet your goals.

Do you find yourself thinking about food all day, "overeating" at night, not being able to keep that one food in the house, and preoccupied about your weight? You are not alone in these struggles. Unfortunately, these things feel normal in our culture, but you don't have to have a bad relationship with food any longer. As a registered dietitian and nutrition and body image coach, I've helped so many women step out of the obsession and chaos and into peaceful food freedom. Imagine a life where you can trust your body, eat food you love and not feel guilty, and respect and value your body as it is.

Ready to quit dieting forever and heal your relationship with food? Struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating? I can help you heal your relationship with food and achieve body liberation. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, and body liberation advocate. Together, I will help you learn the principles of Intuitive Eating, including meal preparation and gentle nutrition that is health-promoting. I also offer a no-cost body liberation support group that will give you the support and tools you need to achieve a renewed sense of self-love.

I am a Registered Dietitian who provides medical nutrition therapy via telehealth. I am passionate about helping individuals be their best self, both physically and emotionally. I believe food plays a major role in our physical and emotional health, and work to help patients find lifestyle changes that are attainable and individualized. I use a functional approach to find the root cause of your digestive issues. As a dietitian I create practical, individualized goals to help clients build a healthier life, not just a fad diet. I live in the Des Moines area and I'm licensed to see clients in Iowa and 19 other states!

My mission as an intuitive eating dietitian and body image coach is to help you end the vicious cycle of restriction and dieting that only leads to failure and frustration. I help individuals heal their relationship with food & body that has been challenged or harmed by chronic dieting, disordered eating, and/or eating disorders. There is an overwhelming amount of nutrition information out there and it can be difficult to escape the urge to diet and/or pursue weight loss. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to diet or feel like weight loss is your only option to achieve health!

If you are tired of chronic dieting and want to heal your relationship with food, you are in the right place! I help women create sustainable lifestyle changes to find food freedom and body confidence to become the best version of themselves. Eating to create a healthy lifestyle doesn't need to be complicated or restrictive. Imagine a life where you can stop dieting, eat without feeling guilty, and become more confident in yourself and in your body.

You won't find me suggesting trendy, fad diets or telling you that you can't have your favorite foods, that's a one-way street to failure. You can reach and surpass your health and fitness goals while enjoying the process, learning to have a positive relationship with food in a healthy way! My aim is to not only get you your goal body, but to address and alleviate any symptoms you're experiencing through nutrition. What I offer is a lifelong method to approach nutrition and fitness so I am the last resource you'll need to live a happy and healthy life!

As a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years, I am committed to providing excellent nutrition therapy services with compassion and inclusivity. I have witnessed the harm caused by chronic dieting and eating disorders, and maintain expertise in eating disorder recovery, utilizing a Health At Every Size approach. In addition, I respect the science of nutrition and stay abreast of best Medical Nutrition Therapy practices for diabetes management, cardiovascular health, and general wellness.

I am happy to work with anyone needing or wanting to change eating behaviors to meet a nutrition related goal.

As a functional medicine nutritionist, I employ the power of food to promote healing in autoimmune and digestive diseases. Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, IBS, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, depression and anxiety, and many other conditions have root causes that include food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, and a high toxic burden. An anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense diet is at the heart of treating these elements of disease.

You know how eating can be so confusing because maybe you have dieted for most of your life and you don't know how or what or how much to eat? Maybe you fear food or gaining weight and nutrition in the media makes it MORE confusing. I can help you eat with confidence and freedom and move on to live your life! Or you are confused because you have gut issues and everything you eat causes pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea? For clients with chronic digestive/health issues, I use functional testing that provides a targeted roadmap to return you to your optimal health. Contact me today!

I help folks heal from perfectionism around food and their bodies so they can live fully nourished through fertility, pregnancy and beyond. I’m a strong believer that your body is wise, and that tuning into your innate wisdom is powerful. I want to help you find that power through reconnecting to your body, and with a little nutrition science along the way, reach your reproductive health goals and ultimately live your best life. I believe nutrition should be truly holistic - which means it takes into account your mental and emotional health too.