Kayla Slater MS RDN

03/03/2026

This March, discover the power of nutrition during !

Find out how nutrition has the power to help you and your community thrive, and how RDNs and NDTRs can expertly guide you with information driven by science: sm.eatright.org/NNM

Here's how you can join me in learning about nutrition this month:

1) Join me for a plant based vegan pot luck and film at the Geneva Public Library on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 PM

2) Come to my nutrition presentation on Plant Based Fueling for Active Living: Strength, Energy, and Longevity on Sunday, March 15th at 7 PM at the RAVS meeting in Rochester, NY.

24/02/2026

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Reports:

Vegan Diet Supports Healthy Growth in Infants

A large retrospective study has examined the growth patterns of infants born to vegan and omnivorous parents and found both to be suitable for growth and development. Growth rates were similar between vegan and nonvegans, including at birth and 24 months. Vegan infants were slightly more likely to be underweight, though that difference disappeared by 24 months of age.1 Previous studies have shown that breast-fed children grow more gradually than formula-fed babies, and that gradual growth has a long-term health advantage.2

References
1. Avital K, Fliss-Isakov N, Shahar D, et al. Growth trajectories in infants from families with plant-based or omnivorous dietary patterns. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(2):e2557798. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.57798

2. Koletzko B, von Kries R, Closa R, et al. Lower protein in infant formula is associated with lower weight up to age 2 y: a randomized clinical trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89(6):1836-1845. doi:10.3945/ajcn.2008.27091

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05/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day. According to Cancer Statistics of 2025, about 20 million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer.

There are many things we can do to prevent cancer and what we eat plays a role.

We know focusing on a variety of vegetables and fruits especially berries and cruciferous vegetables which contain antioxidants and polyphenols along with whole grains, beans, and other plant foods may help lower the risk for cancers.

Limiting/avoiding animal products especially processed meats, which is known as a class 1 carcinogen by the IRAC, is recommended to prevent cancer.

Book an appointment with a plant based dietitian to learn how you can eat and enjoy more plant foods to prevent cancer now.

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03/02/2026

February is National Heart Health Month, and Food for Life is celebrating the power of plant-based nutrition to support a healthy heart. ❤️

Our upcoming Food for Life classes focus on heart health—sharing practical, evidence-based guidance and cooking tips to help you care for your heart through everyday meals.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, there’s a class for you.

Find upcoming heart health classes here:
https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/classes?keys=%22Heart+Health%22&country=All&state=All&topic=All&format=All&antibot_key=Gb_zu9RFOJuxMgyagZXyRLs1cdBJ2WmN9SGr5vYs0uY

03/02/2026

Why I promote a plant-forward approach to most of my clients that live in NY and NOT the Mediterranean diet as a Plant Based Registered Dietitian in NYS.

Currently I work with patients locally that live in Upstate NY. They often tell me that they cannot afford to buy wild caught fish or it doesn't taste good because it has been frozen and shipped. It is not caught local. The other alternative is farm raised fish which is expensive and some do not agree with the environment it was raised in even if it tastes better than wild caught.

So how are my local clients in NYS supposed to eat a Mediterranean diet if they are not fisherman? Isn't fish a main staple of this eating pattern?

Please make it make sense. 🙃

Dietary recommendations should also consider what foods people have readily ACCESS to locally and financially. We should also consider the environmental impact of food because this also dictates people's food choices.

Therefore, please just eat more PLANTS 🌱 and WHOLE FOODS! 🥰

28/01/2026

If you are local, hope to see you there!

08/01/2026

Hope this helps clears things up! Be cautious who you get your nutrition information from.

06/01/2026

Chickpeas, sometimes referred to by their Spanish name, garbanzos, are a member of the legume family.

02/01/2026

Ways to Work with Me in 2026 (as your Registered Dietitian/Dietitian Trainer or Run Coach):

UR Thompson Health’s Outpatient Nutrition Therapy Program (must be in network with the hospital with a referral and qualifying medical diagnosis, offering in person or Telehealth appointments)

Green Leaf Nutrition (through Berry Street) -insurance based program for plant-based nutrition clients with chronic diseases or ED (auto immune, heart disease, Diabetes, cancer, renal disease, obesity, etc.) to reverse/prevent further disease and/or improve relationship with food (accept most major insurances in 27 states offering in person or Telehealth appointments)

Plant Based Performance Nutrition and Run Coaching - self-pay nutrition and run coaching programs for plant based endurance athletes (virtually) *ONLY self-pay currently, but may accept insurance in the future

NEW starting January 2nd, 2026: Josh Wayne Wellness Program - Self-pay WFPB program for IBS/gut issues. Work with me as the consulting dietitian to complete your assessment and create a nutrition plan for you!

NEW starting soon! Kickoff - insurance based virtual health and wellness program offering nutrition and fitness coaching support and accountability

02/01/2026

Started off 2025 strong, but struggled to continue the momentum through the year especially blogging and podcasting. Despite this, I know I've helped or at least impacted many lives in a positive way through teaching about plant based and/or sports nutrition.

🌟 Worked with 200+ clients via Private Practice or Telehealth (Fay, Nourish, and Berry Street)
🌟 Conducted ~253 1:1 virtual Telehealth nutrition calls + in person appointments
🌟 Started my Plant Based Performance Dietitian Blog and ended the year with 16 blog posts
🌟 Published 21 new podcast episodes and 10 interviews ending 2025 with 295 followers, 169 plays and 12 consumption hours on the Plant Based Performance Dietitian Podcast
🌟 8 Plant Based Performance Run Team Members
🌟 3 nutrition presentations including speaking to ~100 college football players
🌟 Started a new job as the Outpatient Dietitian for UR Thompson Health and have already improved patient satisfaction in their cardiac rehab group nutrition classes by offering food demonstrations and have much more planned to help grow the outpatient program in 2026 as an intrapreneur
🌟 Gained 148+ new followers on social media (IG)

Here's to much more to come in 2026!

12/12/2025

This week with clients we've been focusing on talking about Mindful Healthy Holiday Eating Tips and Strategies. I created a handout for them to reference, do you want it too?

Comment below "healthy holiday" and I'll send it your way! ❤️

Send a message to learn more