The Food-Forward Dietitian

Nicolle is a Registered Dietitian & trained chef currently living in Stamford, Connecticut. With years of clinical nutrition experience & almost 10 years of restaurant experience under her belt, she has and a passion for helping people reach their goals without sacrificing the foods they love. Her purpose is to help you find the best version of yourself by focusing on small, attainable goals.

Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey, have hit a plateau or are seeking expertise for nutrition-related issues, Nicolle is here to guide you on the right path. Together, you’ll develop a plan tailored to your goals, focusing on what she believes to be the four pillars of health: nutrition, exercise, mental health + rest.

She believes in a full-body approach to nutrition, by promoting balance on your plate, in your mind and in your daily routine.

Andiamo!


“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art”
-
​ François de la Rochefoucauld





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View fullsize “I’ve tried everything….Why Aren’t I Losing Weight?!” -if I had a penny for every time I’ve been asked, I’d have so much skrilla. While “it depends…” should be tattooed on my forehead at
View fullsize Plant-based #MealPrepMonday 🪴 And maybe a little controversial, but no, soy is not inherently ✨bad✨ for you. As with literally any other food, the poison is in the dosage ☠️ We 🤍 tofu because it’s a: 🍥 good source of protein 🍥 good sourc
View fullsize A lil recipe for ya as we head into this holiday weekend 🌭✨ 1 part meditation ☁️ no screens, no talking, just you and everything you want to manifest 1 part movement ☁️ weights, walking, cycling, running, yoga. whatever gets your body moving + hea
View fullsize ✨traveling & keeping on track✨ Hiiiiiiiii 👋🏼 I feel like I’ve been a little MIA here, mostly because I’ve been busy/doing some traveling/figuring out how to be a social butterfly again 🦋 So I wanted to share my ✨dietitian-approve
View fullsize Save this one for a lil Friday finisher 🍑✨ 🏔 Superset: •Close Stance Leg Press x15 •Dumbbell Good Mornings x20 4 rounds. Make it burn. 🔥 Make that 🍑 grow. • • • #nutrition #RDApproved #wellness #selfcare #health #moti
View fullsize Ya lookin a thirsty 💦 ✨ Water intake is 100% the first thing I ask my patients + clients about and one of the most overlooked aspect of nutrition ☁️ So how much water should you be drinking? Well, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t
View fullsize 🚨 NO animals were harmed in the making of this....but I was 😅 Now that the weather’s finally ✨perfect✨ I usually like to have 1-2 outdoor/home workouts a week...but that was before we got this beast..now...idk... 🤪 Anyways! Tried my best t
View fullsize ✨Stress/Emotional Eating✨ We’ve all done it, some of us still do, and especially in some cultures, it’s a natural reaction to tough times 🍝 *cue footage of my nana rubbing my back as I sob over a plate of pasta* (also I have a lot to
View fullsize Some Wednesday reminders as the weather starts to [finally!] warm up for us here in the northeast 🌻✨ So first off- eat seasonal produce! 🌱 it’s typically cheaper/on sale 🌱 it’s at peak nutritional value 🌱 it’s at peak flavor 🌱
View fullsize My favorite part of the weekend is usually trying a new coffee spot with my 🍯 ✨ My espresso + iced American coffee are daily staples...and truthfully, I’m always getting or making something different 🤌🏼 Preferably with soy/almond/oat milk
View fullsize Pasta szn never ends. It never begins. It just is. #YourPastaDietitian Oh, and Lou is here to remind of some things! 🥸💡 🤍You should only avoid traditional pasta if you’re allergic/have a sensitivity 🤍Carbs are essential to proper 🧠 func
View fullsize Some weekend reminders for you! 🥂✨ 1. “My diet starts Monday!” “Sunday is my cheat day!” “Calories don’t count on the weekend!” ...all lead to binging cycles from week to weekend and are counterproductive ?
View fullsize Some Monday Movements for ya 🍑✨ I reeeeeeaaaaaally liked this super-set and my legs were jello after four rounds 😧 Because I’ve always used the gym as my ‘de-stress’ time, I sometimes find myself with a wandering mind or just zo
View fullsize Carbs are not the enemy. Salt is not the enemy. (especially this black sea salt omg) Fat is not the enemy. Alcohol is not the enemy. (for most) The majority of the time, we’re just over eating these things. They get a bad rap, but when incorp
View fullsize There is nooooo shortage of nutrition information out there but there is DEFINITELY a lot of wonky nutrition “information” floating around here 🪐 It gets confusing and overwhelming to the point where people are completely confused on ho
View fullsize Hey! Happy Sunday ☁️🤍 I have some questions for ya.... Have you ever started working out and your normal sets feel like they’re taking too long? ✨Then it’s time to rest. Can you only do 10 reps of a workout you usually do 15-20 reps

"It's not about perfection; it's about the joy of striving."

— Thomas Keller

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