Born and raised in an Italian-American family, my most vivid food memories include kneading pizza dough with grandma, decorating holiday cookies with momma, assembling the perfect Italian sandwich with dad, and picking fresh fruits and vegetables with grandpa from his garden. Sunday dinners and family mealtimes kept our family close. Being involved in and seeing the through-line of harvesting, preparing, and plating food instilled an appreciation of just how much effort goes into a simple pasta dish. It also provided experiences where food was more than just its nutrient components. Food is love. Food is comfort. Food is family.

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At the age of two, after frightful anaphylactic reactions, I was diagnosed with multiple anaphylactic food allergies. My entire view towards food was developed with this new autoimmune disease as the center. My family began to adapt cherished generational recipes without sacrificing their taste and flavor. Meals were carefully prepared to avoid cross-contact and ensure my safety. You can still be included in food traditions with multiple food allergies, it just takes some extra care and a little creativity.​ 

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I have trained for over a decade in martial arts: Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Boxing, and MMA. I was and still am a very active person. In high school, I began researching nutrition and the science of food. It fascinated me to learn that with a few simple changes, I could have more energy and better fuel my training sessions and performances. I thought, well, if I am able to do this for myself then how awesome would it be to study nutrition in depth and help other people to be their healthiest selves too. That is exactly what I did. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics then a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. I have experience working in clinical nutrition as well as community nutrition settings and love the way I can connect to people through food. 

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Healthy looks and feels different on everyone. Each person has their own circumstances for what "healthy" means. Health is not one size fits all and that is why working with a Registered Dietitian is crucial. Here at Nutritionally Nicole, all parts your health are considered: biological factors, lifestyle-related factors, recent lab results, medications, supplements, fitness level, cultural and religious factors, food allergies, food preferences, time management, mealtime habits, and more. All nutrition education is tailored to YOU as an individual.

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