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Sept 2008
Hi - I'm looking for a nutritionist to speak to my mom's group.
Any suggestions on how to locate one? As a group we tend towards
and organic whole food approach. Thanks for your help.
Hi, I'd recommend Meredith McCarty, her website is
http://healingcuisine.com/
She's a gourmet vegetarian chef and cookbook author and has a wealth
of knowledge about healthy eating. It would be fun for your group
to take a cooking class from her.
Anon
In Regards to finding a holistic nutritionist to speak to your mom's
group- try the Psychology Today website at
http://healthprofs.com/rms/prof_search.php
or The National Association of Nutrition Professionals at
http://www.nanp.org/ and click on directory to search practitioners
in your area.
Try Anasuya Batliner (www.mybodywisdom.net) who is a fabulous
nutritionist!
Also try Elizabeth Korza who is a naturopath and - naturally - very
knowledgeable in all aspects of nutrition: she has offices in
Berkeley as well as in San Francisco. Please see her website for
contact info: www.bewellnaturally.org.
rosie
Feb 2008
I'm looking for a REGISTERED/CERTIFIED Dietician in the East Bay.
Thanks
Check out www.eatright.org Then click on ''find a nutrition professional.'' You
can call different dietitians, and get a feel for them over the phone. Judith
Levine is on that list, and has a wealth of nutrition counseling experience.
R.D.
Feb 2008
I'm looking for a nutritionist, reasonably priced, who can support me
through an elimination diet. (Before I commit to a lifetime of the
gluten-free diet I've been on for 2 years, I want to be certain that I've
properly identified the problem.)
Anyone have any recommendations for a nutritionist (or other person) in
Berkeley who has a decent amount of experience with elimination diets?
Rahel
I highly recommend nutritionist Nori Hudson. She has helped me enormously
in adjusting to a gluten-free diet (it was she who helped me discover that
I needed to remove wheat and gluten from my diet). She's careful,
thorough, extremely helpful, and she really listens. Lots of experience
with elimination diets, too.
Contact her at nmhudson@pacbell.net
Judy in Berkeley
I would recommend Jamie Dougherty, Health & Lifestyle Counselor. Jamie is
fantastic! She uses a holistic approach and works closely with her
clients to create the life & eating habits that they desire. She has a
lot of experience with elimination diets. Check out her website at
www.JamieLiving.com or call her at (510) 393-0437. Best of luck to you!
Jan 2008
Can anyone recommend a book on nutrition for the whole family? Having a
one-year old has motivated me to learn more about this topic. There are
just so many titles out there, and the research and trends change so
frequently, I don't know what's worthwhile. Thanks for any ideas you
can share.
Laura
Please look at Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. it advocates a
nutrient-dense diet based on the common principles of the diets of
traditional peoples around the world, and eschews processed and
'industrial' foods. The subtitle of the book is ''the cookbook that
challenges politically correct nutrition and the diet dictocrats''.
There is another very good book that is not a cookbook per se but that
discusses in depth the principles of nutrient-dense diets, called
'Traditional Foods Are Your Best Medicine'. Nourishing Traditions also
has some excellent information in addition to recipes.
This is a diet based on time-honored traditions rather than a 'fad'
diet.
Best of all our two-year old is thriving on it!
Jeff
Please please read Michael Pollen's new book called In Defense of Food!
It is short, very readable, and incredibly informative. Pollen is a
food journalist who has made a distinguished career researching food
production, nutrition, their connections, and the industry. This book
was written in response to his popular book called Omnivore's Dilemma
because everyone kept asking him, well, what should we eat? He gives
some guidelines that are practical, rational and possible to follow. I
was so excited when I read this book two weeks ago that I have
purchased several copies to circulate among family and friends. I want
everyone I love to have this knowledge in hand. Pollen is a professor
at Berkeley, just to add a local flavor. If you are looking for a
follow up to his book, buy Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. I
have been researching nutrition as a hobby for 15 years, and have a
public health degree, but feel like these are two of the only books
that have given me real, r!
eliable and sustainable information. There are a few more out there,
but if you start with these two you will come across the others. Good
Luck
Healthy mom with healthy family
An invaluable book for nutrition for the whole family is ''Nourishing
Traditions'' by Sally Fallon. My kids' pediatrician recommended it a
few years ago, and it has transformed our family's health.
lynn
I just finished Michael Pollan's ''In Defense of Food''--I can't
recommend it highly enough. (I've bought 10 copies post-Christmas and
given them away...). It's truly life changing. The premise is that we
should eat only real food, not engineered food-like substances that
abound in the grocery store. Lots more plants, lots more food our
great-grandmothers would have recognized as such. (Hilarious section of
him imagining a discussion of Gogurts with his grandmother--which
apparently contain everything EXCEPT yogurt...) It's highly readable,
funny, and wise, and contains the latest thinking about nutritional
trends. LOVED IT and our whole family has started eating differently as
a result. Nice thing, I feel like I never need to pay attention or
follow ''nutrition'' trends ever again!
Nancy
So, the classic tome is ''Nutrition and Physical Degeneration'' by
Weston A. Price, DDS. This is very dry, clinical, and written in that
cumbersome 1940's style that is hard to read. But the photos of the
very well-nourished traditional people vs. people of the same tribe who
ate Western refined/processed foods speak a million words, and it's
worth it to get the book just for those alone. A much more readable
and modern exploration of these similar themes is ''Real Food'' by Nina
Planck; I think she is working on or maybe already published a
cookbook as well. She references Dr. Price's work and explands upon it
with the latest research and a snappy fun-to-read writing style. I
also like ''Traditional Foods Are Your Best Medicine'' by Ronald
Schmidt, ND, and I believe the Nourishing Our Children campaign is
coming out with a cookbook soon (at least, I submitted a recipe for it
about a year ago, so it seems like publication should be imminent).
Both are based on Dr. Pri!
ce's work as well; you can read about the basic ideas of the latter on
http://www.nourishingourchildren.org. Good luck, and be well!
--WAP mama
I really like The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood by
William Sears. It's a friendly, anecdotal read. I also
like Marion Nestle's book What to Eat. She's matter of fact
in her advice, has a sense of humor, and focuses on food
safety and the motivations of the food industry. Her book
is pretty weighty - I use it as a reference book and haven't
read it cover to cover.
Jan 2008
Can anyone recommend a nutrition newsletter written for parents of toddlers and
children? I have several books on nutrition for toddlers but would really like a
monthly newsletter with updates on nutrition, recipes, new info on supplements,
product reviews, etc. I get Nutrition Action Newsletter and would love to find
something similar to it that is specific to nutrition for children. Thanks for your
help!
Check out Tinytummies.com! I received this newsletter for years, and
passed it on to others... wonderful information formatted for a quick
and useful read.
Happy to help
I like this free newsletter:
Ellyn Satter has posted a current Family Meals Focus newsletter on her
website.
You can view this newsletter on-line at
http://www.ellynsatter.com/newsletter.htm
pediatric professional
Oct 2007
I am looking for a dietitian and/or nutrition counselor who can help my family with
some lifestyle changes in the way we eat. We're all within normal weight ranges,
but my husband has high cholesterol and I would love for all of us just to eat
better. We eat some meat and have no interest in becoming vegetarians, following
some fad diet, or completely giving up everything we love (like ice cream). I am a
biologist by training so I want someone who really understands the science.
Time to get healthy
An place to look for a dietitian, is on the American Dietetic Association
website, www.eatright.org There is a listing of local professionals who
provide private counseling.
R.D.
I hope others will recommend nutritionists to help you.
I wanted to recommend a book that might appeal to the scientist in you, if
you're interested in doing some reading on the topic: What To Eat by
nutritionist Marion Nestle is not only fun reading, but is extensively
footnoted and she's good about giving the science behind her claims. It's a
no-nonsense general guide to nutrition and great eating. It's long, but up
to date, comprehensive, readable, and well worth it!
- Charis
I know just the person! Jamie Dougherty is a health and lifestyle counselor
who works with people who want to improve their eating habits, experience
more energy and vitality, and learn to choose and prepare foods that are
right for you and your family. Jamie is an Integrative Nutritionist meaning
she combines knowledge from a number of different dietary perspectives. She
can help you with goal setting, food counseling, menu planning, and greater
awareness of eating healthfully for optimum wellness. She knows her stuff
and is really passionate about what she does!
Jamie can be reached at (510) 393-0437 or you can check out her website:
www.jamieliving.com
Kamila
July 2007
Hi, can anyone reccomend a bay area nutritionist who works in the field of eating
disorders? Someone registered or certifed who knows something about it.
If you know anyone like this please let me know. I really appreciate it!
Thanks!
I'm working with Michele Vivas in Rockridge (595-9474). I appreciate her straightforward
approach, and she has lots of experience and knowledge around eating disorders.
Grateful I Found Her
July 2007
I am looking for a local nutritionist who could help me reduce my body fat ##s. Im
healthy and exercise regularly but would like to lose a chunk of body fat and not sure
how to approach it. Thanks!
LW
I highly recommend my nutritionist Manuel Villacorta in San Francisco. He is
located on Market across the street from the Four Seasons Hotel. He is
extremely knowledgeable and his program is realistic and very practical. I
like his approach to emphasize that the program is not a diet but lifestyle
management. He is such a nice guy and I've been personally motivated in my
goals from working with him. Importantly, I've seen good results. You can
check his website at www.mvnutrition.com.
Judy
Courtney Zaleski works on both nutrition and exercise in a holistic
manner altho i'm sure she could deal with nutrition only if that is your
preference. Most American nutritionists are trained for
traditional diets with white sugar and flour but Courtney is more into whole
grains and limiting simple carbs (white flour and sugar). It's a much
healthier approach. She's lovely, flexible, and very creative about
different approaches when i've gotten stuck
or slid backwards. Her email is: courtney@thepadc.com
good luck!!!!
Talk to Lisa Wetmore at 510-548-8044. (Her office is at 1962 University Avenue in
Berkeley.) She has really useful advice & a good understanding of the difficulties people
face when trying to make dietary changes. Sympathetic & practical.
Hi,
I'd like to recommend Katy Joy. She is a nutritionist and marriage and family therapist.
Katy is warm, easy to talk to and has lots of knowledge and skill. Her number is 524 9630.
Kjoy1@sbcglobal.net
Sydney
Feb 2007
Looking for a nutritionist to work with me and my family (age
range 13 - 60). We need to change our eating habits, rid the
house of ''unacceptable'' foods, learn some new ways. Would like a
house-call and perhaps on-going consultations. Preferably Marin
County (we live in Fairfax) but any recommendations appreciated.
Thanks
I highly recommend Jane Fowler. She is absolutely non-judgemental and
very
experienced. She has taught at Acalanes Adult School for many years, but
also does
workshops and consults privately. I used to work with her and she is a
wonderful
person. She lives in Walnut Creek and I think you can find her number in
the phone
book. Good luck!
Rachel
Feb 2007
Hi - I need a good basic book about nutrition. I'm also willing
to take a class. I'm particularly concerned about feeding my
toddler (already have the superfoods book). Something that will
help me make good choices for our family. I'd like to better
understand what happens in the cooking process (e.g. is steaming
better than boiling and why? What happens during freezing and
how does that affect nutrition value, how long does food last in
the frig - when does it lose it's ''power'' - for example, if you
buy organic broccoli, when is it less nutricious, etc.) I read
labels, but there's a whole lot of stuff that I have no idea
what it means. Thanks for your recommendations!
Food Weary
Michael Pollan wrote a relevant and interesting article for the New York Times
magazine a couple Sundays ago regarding nutrition information and the western diet.
The title is ''Unhappy Meals''. It's a good read and offers a helpful perspective on how
we think of food and nutrition in our culture.
Jen
I highly recommend ''Child of Mine'' by Ellyn Satter, RD. It was
recommended to me by a nutritionist and has been an invaluable
resource for me from nursing my baby to now feeding a toddler.
It's just very reasonable and won't make you feel neurotic about
you are (or aren't) feeding your family - helps guide sensible
choices. Another really good one is the American Dietetic
Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide.
anon
I've taken a workshop with Julie Matthews and found her extremely knowledgeable and
creative. She leads classes like: Cooking for Baby, Recipe for a Healthy Family and
more. You can check out her website for classes, ideas, etc. at
www.healthfulliving.org
Kim
I have two suggestions that really impacted how I feed my children and changed my
own relationship to food:
1) the book Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon - it is a great learning tool and
cookbook, you can read it in small doses and the organization really works for me.
2) Listen toThe Balancing Point, hosted by John Nieters, Licensed Acupuncturist on
KEST 1450 AM Thursdays 8-9am. It is a health radio talk show and he covers
nutrition and supplements in depth in response to caller's questions. Each show is
like a class in nutrtition. He has taught Eastern and Western Nutrition at the
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences for many years and he has a
clinical practice Alameda, Ca.
Jen
I have found through experience that the best experts on
nutrition are registered dieticians. I suggest Secrets of
Feeding a Healthy Family (has lots of easy recipes for
families) and Child of Mine by Ellyn Satter, MS, RD, CICSW,
BCD. She's got more credentials on children's nutrition than
you can imagine--even children with special needs. Her books
are easy to read and make sense. You can order her books at
B&N (I think they even had Child of Mine in stock when I got
it) or you can order online. I have a 5 month old and a 2 yr
old and I swear by her books! I buy these books for anyone
that is having a baby! You can check out her website at
http://www.ellynsatter.com/ where there is a description about
her books.
Stephanie
I just wanted to tell everyone about this book. I came across
this book not long ago, and it has been a blessing in the sky.
I have been calling my girlfriends every other day, my parents
every day always about the same thing: What are you cooking
today? And finally, I do not have to do that anymore. This book
tells me what to cook for breakfast, lunch and dinner, for
three weeks in a row. No-brainer, literally. I love it. One
less thing to think about. As a book lover, I give this book
an A+. I found it at http://www.lulu.com/content/692922.
Jan 2007
Hello:
I am looking for a speaker to address high school kids and
their parents on the topic of nutrition, performance both
physical and intellectual and long term health management. The
talk could include eating disorders, but it's not the main
focus. Thank you for your ideas and referals.
parent
I recommend Jane Fowler, she's really awesome. I know she
handles kids and family nutrician, I'm sure she can handle High
School matters... Here is her contact info...
Jane Fowler - Feeding and Nutrician Education (925)-938-8174
Deanna
I wholeheartedly recommend Shannon Williams. She is a Certified
Nutrition Consultant and her speciality is health and nutrition
planning. She would be perfect for what you are looking for.
Her phone # is 925-820-6205.
Linda
Laurie has a lot of speaking experience with teens!
http://lauriesculinarycamp.com
Rebecca
Try the City of Berkeley Public Health Dept for the Physical
Activity/Nutrition program for a speaker for teens/nutrition.
Community education for young people is a big part of what they
do! (And it's free!) Call 981-5300 for more information.
good luck
Nov 2006
I'm looking for an introductory course on holistic nutrition - something
that meets locally for a few hours a week. Ideally, it would start in
January and run for a semester or so. Thanks!
Anna
You should try Elephant Pharmacy. They have classes taught by local nutritionists on a
monthly basis. One of the really great nutrition instructors, Ed Bauman, gives talks
every other month in the Berkeley store. He's the founder of the holistic nutrition
college, www.baumancollege.org. His talks are always on a Saturday from
10:00am-12:30pm Bonnie
June 2006
I am seeking recommendations for a nutritionist to work with me
on cultivating health-oriented eating habits. I have just
finished 6 months of chemotherapy for colon cancer, and need to
eat a colon-friendly diet to reduce the chances of a recurrence
of my cancer. I also have weight to lose, which would further
help reduce my chances of a cancer recurrence. Can anyone please
recommend a nutritionist used to working with middle-aged women
with health issues? I am looking for strong dietary advice with
a sensitivity to my eating preferences and family circumstances,
plus monitoring. I am looking for someone with a practical
sensibility. I would prefer a woman and someone located in or
close to Berkeley.
Anonymous
Nori Hudson is your gal.
She's an excellent nutritional educator, consultant, teacher.
Her e-mail is nmhudson@pacbell.net
Nori has helped me and my family so much over the years. She REALLY knows the body, food,
supplements, how it all works together. She amazes me. Good luck to you. In good health.
June
You can search for local dietitians at the website of the American Dietetic Association:
www.eatright.org. Click on ''find a nutrition professional'' and you can search by
location, as well as by specialty (ie oncology, digestive disorders, weight loss). another
RD
I do not know of a nutritionist, but I do know of a well written, thorough book on nutrition
and using nutrition for healing, called Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford. This
man's life work, of studying Eastern medicine, modern nutrition, etc. is in this book and it
has sections that will adress your issue. I do not want to say this will take the place of a
nutritionist, but this guy knows his stuff, this book is the real deal, and I hope you can
find it. It was just republished recently, so I figure you will be able to
Good Luck
I heartily recommend Michelle Nemer. She offers comprehensive
dietary and lifestyle recommendations and provides weekly follow
up for clients. She has extensive history with colon cancer and
other cancers - and clients who have used all manner of medical
interventions.
She has more than 20 years experience with macrobiotics and
traditional Asian medicine and will undoubtedly recommend a
principally plant based way of eating and specific foods to
balance and strengthen major organ systems, immunity and blood
quality. She also teaches workshops and cooking classes.
Check her website: http://home.earthlink.net/~mnemer/ for more
information. email her
(mnemer@earthlink.net). She is in El Cerrito.
Michelle also works with a variety of health concerns: from the
more serious chronic degenerative illnesses to general health
promotion and maintenance, children's health issues from fussy
eating to ADHD, asthma, allergies etc. She provides pregnancy,
labor and post partum support and has assisted numerous hospital
and home births.
And she also has an extensive referral network to connect clients
to other helpful practitioners from naturopathic MD's to
acupuncturists, midwives, doulas, chiropractors, feng shui
consultants, cooks, cooking instructors some of whom she trained
personally, and other bodyworkers etc.
More info than you wanted, perhaps. But as a two-time cancer
survivor myself, this is a subject near and dear to my heart. I
wish you the best of health!
Lisa
May 2006
My husband has slightly high cholesterol and very high
triglycerides and would like to try and reduce it through diet
rather than taking the drugs. He has since started swimming two-
three times a week, but has seen no change in his chol. levels.
He worries that most lowering cholesterol diets seemed to be
aimed at weight loss, but he is not overweight. He'd like to
get a meal plan and guidelines to help him lower his levels
without ''withering away to nothing.'' Either a nutritionist or a
good website would help us at this point.
too high but too skinny
Jessie Harsham , MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian and is in the Alta Bates Summit
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. She is very knowledgdable about diet and cholesterol
and vey encouraging with practical strategies for improving diet and excercise. I saw
her twice a few years back and am not sure if she is still there. I saw her at 3030
Telegraph Avenue (across side street form Whole Foods). Her phone number: (510) 204-
1928. I do not know what health insurance she takes.
Anon
I can highly recommend Nori Hudson as an extremeley knowledgable nutritional
consultant/educator. Her number in Berkeley is 847-3197. What I know about
cholesterol is that exercise is the best way to raise HDL, and Omega 3 fatty acides
lowers LDL. It's a start.
Good luck,
June
You can find a local Nutritionist (Registered Dietitian) at www.eatright.org, look
under ''finding a nutrition professional.''
A good website to start with is americanheart.org, under ''healthy lifestyle.'' This
has info on getting adequate calories, so your husband won't thin down too much.
another RD
Jan 2005
I'm looking for recommendations for a nutritionist/dietician type of person
who is knowledgeable about the connection between food and mood,
and kinds of food and diet which promote healing. I think if I have an
actual person to coach me and prod me and give me a specific plan I
will be more likely to make permanent changes in my eating habits,
rather than getting caught up reading books and not actually changing
anything. I will have spinal surgery this year and want to help my body
be in as good condition as possible to withstand this and promote
(bone) healing, considering I'm quite a bit older than the first time I had
this procedure done. If anyone reading this can suggest other things
they've done to help them heal, and to cope with altered body mobility,
I'd love to hear them.
I can highly recommend Nori Hudson. She is a certified nutrition
consultant. I have been taking classes from her at Bauman College
and reaped many benefits from her vast knowledge of food and
nutrition. She will work with you and help guide you to your
goals in an open and gentle manner.
Nori can be reached at 510-847-3197 or by email at
nmhudson@pacbell.net
sandy
Jan 2005
Does anyone have recommendations for a
registered dietician, preferably one who has worked with
breastfeeding moms post-partum? I am only 5'2'' and need to
lose at least 50 pounds. Two back-to-back pregnancies have
taken their toll. I realize it will take a while, but I would
like to do it right, especially because I'm breastfeeding.
Thanks for your recommendations!
anon
Nori Hudson is a ''Nutritional Educator and Consultant''.
She knows more about nutrition than anyone I''ve ever spoken to.
She helped me a few years ago when I turned 50 and felt
generally crappy and overweight.
She sent me a bunch of papers about my medical history and every
possible symptom to fill out before meeting with her. Then I met
with her two or three times for about 1 1/2 hours each.
She suggested some lab tests I should get, got me started on a
really good cleansing diet (I needed yeast free, at that time)
and gave me some really good supplements. I felt better within
days.
At that point she referred me on to someone else who she felt
could help me more with specific issues I had, but I check in
with her now and then and she is always happy to steer me in the
right direction.
She is in Berkeley, 847-3197.
She also teaches a nutritional certification program at a nearby
institute (can't remember the name).
Good luck. Please call her, she's really so great.
June
I know that your post requested info about a nutritionist, but I
would also like to recommend Weight Watchers as a sensible way
to lose baby weight. I lost 35 pounds while breastfeeding my
son, was hardly ever hungry, and have been very pleased with the
program. WW provides a lot of information about healthy eating
habits, exercise and weight issues in general. Also, as a new
mom, I really enjoyed the social aspects of the meetings, which
are very good in this area. Good luck!
anon
Nov 2004
My 11 month old son is now nursing only 4 times a day and is
allergic to milk products and soy, possibly eggs, too. I'm
afraid he's getting more carbs than anything else...mostly
pureed organic babyfood since we're having trouble getting him
to eat ''real'' food, except for slices of whole wheat bread and
Cheerios. I'd like to talk with someone who can recommend a diet
that will provide enough protein and calcium. He's an unusually
large child for his age, weighing in a 23+ pounds and 33 inches
long...so I guess I'd also like to know how many calories he
needs along with the protein/carb/fat component breakdown. His
weight gain has really slowed since he went from 6 to 4 feedings
per day (within the past month) Are there pediatric dieticians?
Children's Hospital in Oakland has pediatric dietitians who
specialize in different areas of care.
another RD
Oct 2004
Do you know of a nutritionist or healer treating depression and
anxiety with nutrition and supplements?
(preferably affordable, preferably but not necessarily a
certified clinical nutritionist). Any leads that seem close,
would be very appreciated. This is urgent. thanks.
mom needing natural help
Chi Nei Tsang can be very helpful in addressing dietary issues related to depression
or any undigested emotions. It's a taoist practice using internal organ massage, diet,
exercise, and meditation to facilitate a healthy digestive system - both physically
and emotionally. The wholistic and practical nature of this tradition is an incredible
resource to me in my life and in my work with clients. You are welcome to contact
me if you have questions or call the Chi Nei Tsang Inst. in Berkeley for a list of
practitioners. Good luck!
Shawnee
I recommend Emily Bender 415-453-8160. She is excellent and a
dedicated problem solver, very committed to using food and
supplements, well trained.
ilanala
You may be interested in utilizing the services of a
naturopathic doctor, who is trained in western medical science
but uses nutrition and other natural healing therapies. I know
that I have had good success treating depression and anxiety
using therapeutic nutrients to help rebalance the brain
chemistry. I also may utilize laboratory testing to help
determine these imbalances. Feel free to call my office (925-
602-0582)to find out more or to get a referral for another ND
that might fit your needs.
Tara
Sept 2004
I've searched the archives to no avail: desperately seeking a
nutritionist for our son, preferably East Bay. Thanks for any
advise.
We saw Gail Seche at Children's Hospital Oakland for several
years. She was quite calm (good listener) and had good practical
advice. The practice there (part of the GI clinic) leans towards
mainstream food products but adapted their database for our
Whole Foods/Trader Joe's diet (we were tracking and trying to
increase caloric intake for our son). Good luck.
anon
Nori Hudson is the person to help you. She is a nutritional
educator, consultant, etc. She REALLY knows her stuff..it amazes
me to listen to her. She teaches about children's nutrition in
schools and in private consultations. She will do a complete
history of your child before your initial visit. And she knows
great ways to sneak healthy food into unwilling children. She
works with children and adults (and is a parent herself).
Her number is 847-3197. Good luck
june
October 2003
Does anyone know of a good nutritionist (or chef or dietician
or...) who can take a list of foods my family likes and create a
list of healthy vegetarian menus, with relatively easy/quick
recipes? We've lost all imagination, and I for one am rapidly
gaining weight on the stuck-in-a-rut carb-and-cheese-rich quick
foods we're eating. I've avoided going to nutritionists or the
like before, because although we're not really picky as a group,
we do have taste/texture preferences that are important to us
actually eating what someone recommends. If you have
recommendations, please email me directly
or respond to the list.
Thanks!
trying to improve
Oh my God! I could have written your post. Please pass on to me
any recommendations you get. I'd like to add that I've recently
become concerned about our protein intake as whenever I
conciously make the effort (adding a protein shake, etc.) my
active 12-year-old daughter says she really feels she has more
energy. We need help..
Marcia
I teach nutrition at a vocational school here in Berkeley. One of my former students is an
amazingly creative person when it comes to recipe modification,
adaptation to different taste buds, and accomodating food preferences. Here is information
about her:
Bari Mandelbaum, Certified Nutrition Consultant
(510) 681-1065
foodfairie at hotmail dot com
Another of my former students, also a nutritionist, has worked for Wind Chime of Marin (a
seniors home) and has a great imagination and flair for preparing and
presenting tasty, healthy, and personalized menus. Her name is Leigh Trombley and she can be
reached at (415) 721-0839 or Ppepperlane at aol dot com.
Nori Hudson
March 2003
Hello,
My wife was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It
was a late diagnosis -- OMNI Prenatal forgot to tell her that
her initial glucose screen came back positive so we were a
month late in getting treatment.
OMNI has been a tremendous disappointment, and the
nurtitionist with the state ''Sweet Success'' program has
been unappealing and perfunctory in her approach to us.
We are very worried about the health of the baby (and
mother). Can anyone recommend a nutritionist in the
Berkeley area with expertise in gestational diabetes? We
need to speak with someone and would be happy to do this
out-of-pocket.
Thank you.
anon
I had gestational diabetes as well and went to Alta Bates at
5730 Telegraph avenue. I worked with Missy who is the
nutritionist there. I found her to be informative and very
helpful with the changes needed in my diet. I learned how to
inject insulin when needed and received a BP check as well as
listened to the baby's heartbeat each time that i went. Good
luck with everything.
dawn
Nov 2001
Try Michelle Vivas in
Berkeley. 510-642-5075. She's terrific.
-- dc
2000
Having just recovered from an unexpected illness and surgery for thyroid
cancer, I'd love some guidance from a trained nutritionist who has
experience dealing with illness, diet as it relates to recovery and
wellness, and hormonal issues. Many thanks
I worked with Judy Levine, RN at the American Heart
Association in SF, but she also has a private
practice. She is very gentle and understanding.
The last number I had for her is : 415-665-2522
Karen
I see Carol Lourie, who is a nutritionist, naturopath and homepath and
specializes in cases that have not been successfully treated by conventional
medicine. She has treated me many times (with great results) and I referred
her to friends on occasion who have been very happy. She has been the
profession for many years and is extremely confident and knowledgable. She
has a no-nonsense approach, which I like. Her office, The Center for Natural
Health Care, is in Berkeley and her number is 510-526-2028
AJP
Julie Devin is a licensed acupuncturist and nutritional counselor. I've been
seeing her for more than a year for a variety of issues (none as serious as
yours), as has my son with a variety of allergies. Julie is very competant,
has worked with a variety of illnesses, hormone issues (including my
hypothyroid condition) and has helped our family tremendously. I've referred
several people to her over the last 18 months with rave reports (in fact a
woman I recently referred to Julie had thyroid cancer surgery a while ago and
was not doing well with her medication). Julie's number is 652-5014. Healing
wishes to you.
June
Check out Isaac Cohen with the
Alta Bates Comprehensive Center. He is trained in
Chinese medicine who treats with herbs, diet, accupressure. I don't have a
phone number for him but the Cancer Center will.
Best of luck,
Frieda
I've heard really good things about Dr. Beth MacDougal at the Preventive
Medicine Center (415/566-1000). While she's not a nutritionist per se, she
does consult with people on using diet and exercise to deal with health
problems.
Dashka
Sept 2005
Re: Alternative Dr. for recurring Cellulitus infection
Please call Nori Hudson, 847-3197. Nori is a nutritional
educator, consultant. She knows more about nutrition than anyone
I''ve ever met (and remembers it all).
SHe recently helped me with a liver congestion problem(pain in
my side under my ribs) I was having. It involved my thyroid and
adrenal glands. By changing my diet, drinking a few different
herbal teas I am now feeling 1000 times better. My MD was ready
to schedule me for gallbladder surgery. Nori is a gem. I've
seen her a few times over the past few years and every time she
is right on.
June
May 2005
Re: Alternative practitioner for prescription medication side effects
Nori Hudson is a nutritional educator. She is SOOO knowledgable
it blows my mind sometimes how much info she holds in her brain
and can tell you about at any moment. She's really an
inspiration and has helped me and my family tremendously with
various health issues. Her number is 847-3197. She teaches a
nutrition certification program at the Bauman College of
Nutrition. Good luck,
June
Re: Weight loss resources: E-diets.com? (June 2003)
I have never tried e-diets, so I can't speak to that, but I do
know a great nutritionist. Her name is Michele Vivas, and
her office is on College Ave. in Rockridge (she recently
moved there from Telegraph.) I actually found her in the
recommendation archives. I saw her on an ongoing basis,
and found her to be down-to-earth, funny, and extremely
helpful. She is a Clinical Nutritionist and Exercise
Physiologist, so she understands the science of the body
very well, and as far as I know she does not do anything with
herbs or acupuncture. I really appreciated her directness,
non-judgemental stance, humor, and wealth of knowledge.
My friend saw her one time, so I know she will do a one
appointment consultation. I can't recommend her enough!
good eater
Re: Weight loss resources: E-diets.com? (June 2003)
If you are a member of the Berkeley Y, I believe you can see a
nutritionist for free, for a group session/orientation (and ask
questions there), and for cheap or free in a follow-up personal
interview.
Your health plan may also offer something like this - if you
have UC Berkeley coverage, check out the Tang Center, or if you
have Kaiser, they usually cover this kind of consult - maybe
other plans do too?
Should also be losing weight
1999
Michele Vivas, at the Tang Center, is a clinical nutritionist and exercise
physiologist. She is very knowledgable, practical and funny! I highly
recommend her and her class, "Healthy Lifestyles," offered through Tang.
Debbie
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