Gutsy Wellness Dietitian

10/12/2025

Did you know that personal trainers are not allowed to give personalized nutrition recommendations? It is actually out of their scope of practice.

Having a “fit” body doesn’t give you the authority to try to teach nutrition to others. In addition, people can unfortunately call themselves a “nutritionist” with little background in the area.

Instead you should seek a Registered Dietitian. Always ask for credentials!

04/04/2024

This is a poorly written article and unfortunate that the authors are trying to tear down dietitians. No one and no profession is perfect but this profession is the most educated on the topic and we are not brainwashed or paid off by corporations. There’s plenty of unqualified people spreading misinformation and fear mongering from “influencers” and even other health care providers. This kind of article will just further that.

General Mills, maker of Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms cereals, has launched a multi-pronged campaign that capitalizes on the teachings of the anti-diet movement.

03/13/2024

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to all my fellow RDs! 😊

03/05/2024

Watching a webinar and this is one of the sections. It’s crazy we have SO much misinformation out there for a myriad of nutrition topics.

Remember to avoid medical/health advice from non medical professionals.
Having a fit looking body doesn’t give you credibility. Neither does a Google search or a quick nutrition class.

Beware of people who fear monger or make blanket statements.

Look for red flags like referring to “chemical” food ingredients, demonizing a whole food group, talking about “good” vs “bad” foods, making “detox” claims, focusing on weight, using words like “skinny” to describe foods, etc.

A lot of these things can lead to disordered eating & bad relationships with food, which IS unhealthy.

03/05/2024

Happy NNM! Especially to my fellow Registered Dietitians 🍊🥳

🎉🥑 has finally arrived! 😄🍓

🎈 Celebrate with our tip sheets, activities and games, a social media toolkit with graphics and messaging and much more: https://sm.eatright.org/NNM 🎈

12/15/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

08/17/2023

08/10/2023

I cannot tolerate people trying to not pay for my time spent & services rendered ❗️

I am contracted with several insurance companies so some may have their nutrition visit covered. However, it is NEVER guaranteed. If your insurance declines to cover visit(s) for any reason, the client is responsible for the full amount per signed agreement. Upon request I can provide you with a Superbill to submit to insurance yourself for possible reimbursement. I may require a credit card to keep on file for payment. In some circumstances, we can work out a payment plan. HSA/FSA may also be used for payment. To avoid financial surprises, BEFORE your visit, it is recommended you call your insurance company for clarification on coverage.

Questions to ask insurance (write down the date & reference number for the call):
-Is nutrition counseling covered? (procedure codes 97802/97803)
-Are there restrictions on which diagnoses are covered?
-Is Z71.3 (dietary counseling and surveillance) covered, or is a medical diagnosis required?
-Do I need a referral or prior authorization?
-Is nutrition counseling covered when provided via telehealth?
-How many visits are allowed?
-Do I have a deductible to meet before insurance will pay? If so, can the deductible be waived for preventive nutrition therapy?
-Will I have a copay or coinsurance?
-Is nutrition covered under my plan? (they may ask for provider NPI, contact me for that)

07/18/2023

THINGS TO BEWARE OF THAT WE SEE ONLINE WAY TOO OFTEN

⚠️Unqualified people giving nutrition advice

Having a “fit” body doesn’t give you the authority to try to teach nutrition to others. Unfortunately people can call themselves a “nutritionist” with little background in the area. Even physicians don’t get much, or any, nutrition education in med school! That’s not to say they aren’t smart, of course. And this is not about hating on influencers.
Think about it - a cardiologist doesn’t know how to best treat kidney disease.
We should respect the compiled research & advice of those that have studied their specific fields.
Registered Dietitians have Bachelor’s degrees (& soon will also require a Master’s degree), supervised practice experiences, & must pass a comprehensive exam.

⚠️Weight loss or “detox” products that promote weight loss, detox, fat burning/shrinking, etc.

People don’t always mean to cause harm, but they can do so unknowingly. Some products contain contaminants or interact with your prescribed medications or can cause dehydration, liver damage, or worse.

Not all products are bad but that’s why it’s important to have someone in your corner who knows how to truly tell if it’s a good quality product. I respect the hustle, however I don’t respect fear mongering, shaming tactics, small company-funded “studies”, anecdotes, & vague pseudoscientific explanations. Plus many of these are grounded in fatphobia & can lead to disordered eating