THE DAILY GRIND NUTRITION
Nutrition counseling for mental health and neurodivergence
MEET YOUR DIETITIAN
HI, I'M EVELENA (SHE/HER/HERS)
I am a registered dietitian and a mom to four amazing daughters.
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I am on a mission to help women thrive through perimenopause and menopause by showing them how the foods they eat or don't eat impact not only their physical health but also their mood, focus, and energy.
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I create a supportive space for women, many of whom may also be navigating a new ADHD diagnosis during this stage of life, to understand their unique needs better and build nourishing habits that empower them to feel their best inside and out.
In addition, I am deeply passionate about helping people create healthy habits that last. I know firsthand the chaos of daily life and believe that small, consistent changes can lead to huge results. By focusing on nourishment, movement, and mindset, I can guide you toward a more balanced and energized life.
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​I am here to help you get back to the basics of nutrition, ditch the diet culture, and build a sustainable, joyful relationship with food and your body so you can thrive at every stage.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I acknowledge that I hold the following intersecting privileges, and how societal frameworks shape my life and practice:
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White, Canadian
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Thin - exempt from weight-based discrimination
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Able-bodied
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Tertiary level educated
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Financial security & business owner
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I recognize that I cannot speak on experiences I do not have. I actively strive to learn more, so I can do better and amplify the voices of other marginalized identities, rather than overshadow or make presumptions.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Graduate Dietetic Internship - Moncton Hospital (2003).
BSc in Human Nutrition - St. F.X. University (2002)
TRAININGS
Mastering Gut Healing by Dianne Rishikov, RD
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists (2020)
Dietitians of Canada (2012).
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Dietitians Network of Nova Scotia (2012)
MY STORY
As a woman, mom, and dietitian, I've witnessed firsthand the harms of diet culture, the struggles with body acceptance, the overwhelming amount of nutrition information out there to decipher not to mention the impact of social media on one's mental health & wellbeing.
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Navigating it all alone is exhausting but it doesn't have to be like that anymore. I'm here to help you! If you are ready to improve your relationship with food and take a more mindful approach to eating, movement and life in general then you are in the right place.
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When you work with me our focus is on the three main areas of health- nutrition, movement & mindset. You will gain knowledge, tools & techniques that will support you in each area to build a healthier mindset for life!
WHERE I SHINE
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Understanding how your unique needs and lived experiences relate to your relationship with food.
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Healing and nurturing your relationship with food and your body.
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Acknowledging and harnessing values and strengths to address feeding challenges and differences.
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Creating strategies for meal planning, shopping, and preparation that align with your lifestyle, preferences, and needs.
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Developing an eating routine and utilizing visual/auditory cues to limit skipped or missed meals.
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Modifying eating environments to support feeding needs.
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Identifying foods, dietary patterns, and lifestyle behaviors that improve mental well-being.
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Mitigating nutrition-related side effects of medications, food aversions, and harmful eating behaviors.
FUN FACTS
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I prefer baking to cooking, and yes, I admit my husband is a better cook!
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I'm a self-improvement guru, as I love reading inspirational books and listening to podcasts
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I LOVE sports, especially hockey, and can be a bit competitive, a trait that has passed down to my girls
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I am a dreamer with lots of ideas for the future
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I love traveling and want to experience as many places in the world as possible
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Most of all, I love being a mom; it is the absolute best and most challenging job in the world