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Why Use a Dietitian for Meal Planning?
Planning meals with dietary restrictions can be overwhelming and time consuming. Meal plans can help increase variety in your meals, and avoid eating the same things over and over. No more fear of eating the wrong things! Working with a dietitian can put your mind at ease when it comes to the age old question of "What's for Dinner?"
How our Meal Plans Work:
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Choose between 2, 4, or 6 weeks of meal planning.
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Complete the meal preference and dietary needs questionnaire you receive by email after your purchase. Note: Meal plan packages do not include consultation with the RD.
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The Registered Dietitian will curate an individualized plan based on your dietary restrictions and preferences. Including customizable recipes!
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While you are waiting to receive your meal plan, go ahead and create your Samsung Food account (optional).
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You will receive 2 emails - one from the Registered Dietitian, and one from Samsung Food notifying you that a collection of recipes has been shared with you. Note: These recipes can be utilized with or without the Samsung Food platform.
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Add the collection of recipes on days that work for your day to day plans. Next you can add the items to a shopping list, and export to order them at your grocery store of choice! Learn more about Samsung Food below:​
Affordably priced at just $3 a meal!
Get Ready to Cook in 3 Simple Steps:
1. Share Your
Needs & Preferences
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Complete the dietary needs questionnaire sent by email after your purchase. The RD will be using the information provided to customize your plan, so the more specific you are, the better!​
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While waiting for your plan, create your Samsung Food account (optional).
2. Receive Your Plan
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Once your plan is ready, you will receive two emails: 1 from the RD, and 1 from Samsung Food containing your custom recipe collection.
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You can then organize the recipes in the way suggested by the RD, or customize further to accommodate your schedule for the week (life happens and things come up last minute!)
3. Buy Groceries & Begin Cooking
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Samsung Food will automatically create a shopping list for you with the click of a button! ​​​
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Lastly, save time by importing your shopping list into the grocery store's website of your choice, and you are ready to start cooking!
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What is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD or RDN)?An RDN is considered the expert in the field of nutrition. This board certified credential requires at least a Bachelor's degree, along with 2,000 hours of supervised practice, passing a certification exam, and continuing education to maintain registration status. Nutrition is not one-size fits all, and a Registered Dietitian has received specialized training in how to apply evidence based research to help meet your goals.
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Do you accept insurance? ​Yes, I am in network with Cigna, and working to accept more plans. Please reach out to get the most up to date information before scheduling. If utilizing insurance, your appointment will take place using the Berry Street platform. If I am not in network with your plan, I am considered an "Out of Network" provider. If desired, you can request a superbill after each visit. A superbill is an itemized receipt documenting your visit with a healthcare provider. If your insurance carrier has out of network benefits, sometimes you can submit this document for partial (or full) reimbursement. However, reimbursement is NOT a guarantee. This receipt may also be requested if you choose to use your HSA/FSA card, and the card company needs additional documentation about the service provided.
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Do I need to send a referral from my doctor?No, this is not required, but it is helpful for your doctor to know that you are working with a registered dietitian. It is also helpful for me to keep your doctor informed by sending updates after each session we complete. In addition, if you are interested in submitting a superbill, it is helpful to get diagnostic coding from your provider so that I can provide a more detailed summary of the services I provide to you. This may improve chances of reimbursement.
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Do you provide meal plans?Yes, I am more than happy to help get you started with healthy cooking! Best results are seen when you pair meal planning services with nutrition counseling. During our sessions, the dietitian will help empower you with the tools and resources to eventually curate your own meals that include your favorite types of food.
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How can changing what I eat help my kidneys?The kidneys help to remove "toxins" or excess nutrients that your body does not need. These toxins are removed through your urine. As the kidneys decline in function, they lose the ability to filter out toxins. When you have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the best way to assist the kidneys in maintaining their function is to lower the burden by modifying what you eat. The renal diet is very individualized, and so it is best to start working with a dietitian early-on for the best outcomes.
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What is a CSR (Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition)?This is a board certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, in which a Registered Dietitian has performed at least 2,000 hours of practice experience in renal nutrition within the past 5 years, and has successfully passed the 150 question exam.
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Why should I work with a dietitian if I have diabetes?As a Registered Dietitian, I can help you navigate the confusion surrounding eating with Diabetes. Many people with this diagnosis often feel as though they have to think twice before enjoying a meal. Together, we can create habits that will help you to think less and enjoy your favorite foods more.
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Do I have to stop eating carbs?No, together I will teach you about the important role that carbohydrates have in your eating pattern. Yes, carbohydrates are the main type of food that affect your blood sugars, but they are an important part of any balanced eating pattern.