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Let me help you stay healthy with balanced nutrition you can enjoy for a lifetime!
Why Nutrition & Cake, llc?
my philosophy
Making any type of change in life can be challenging. Especially when it comes to what we eat. The name "Nutrition & Cake" captures how I think about food because you CAN eat your cake as part of a healthy, nutritious meal pattern. I don't recommend it every day, but it's not forbidden. NO FOODS ARE FORBIDDEN! Food is meant to be enjoyed so I'm here to help you genuinely enjoy food for the rest of your life while supporting your health. Certain medical conditions may require a few restrictions, but even those have a little wiggle room.
Together we will create a nutrition plan that works for your lifestyle and with your food choices. Nutrition & Cake is about balancing what we need with what we enjoy.
What I Do
Medical nutrition therapy
Working together we discuss the best plan for you to treat or decrease your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and many other medical conditions. My goal is to set you up for success and shift the way you relate to food so you can improve your nutrition while still enjoying your favorite foods.
Weight Management
Everyone is different when it comes to weight loss. Nutrition and exercise need to be balanced in order to achieve successful weight loss. You can exercise as much as you'd like but if you are not eating healthy, you may not receive the full benefit of weight loss, and vice versa. We will discuss ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into your lifestyle and create an individualized plan to achieve your goals.
Conquer Eating Disorders
One of my specialties is in helping people overcome eating disorders such as food addiction, binge eating, emotional eating, anorexia, and bulimia. My goal is to help you change the way you perceive food and fitness and help you develop a positive body image. If you struggle with an eating disorder, you should know that I believe clients can recover and live a healthy, happy life.
Meet Your Dietitian
Colleen Cooke MS, RD
Located on the beautiful island of St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, I have been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for over 20 years and hold a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology. I believe in balance of all things including food, exercise, rest, and stress management.
I have personally struggled with an eating disorder and disordered eating that I overcame by challenging my relationship with food. I understand that food and nutrition can be overwhelming, and I'll work with you to you meet your goals one behavior change at a time.
In the Caribbean we enjoy a different culture of eating, so I adapt my practice to be culturally sensitive and work with you to improve your daily nutrition and wellness- no matter where you live. I am an educator at heart, so I love sharing my passion about nutrition and wellness, and I know that together we will meet your nutrition, wellness, and health goals!
Online Appointments
If you have a valid email address and are able to complete your paperwork on-line, then click below to start your path to wellness today!
Now Offering Meal Plans
Welcome! We're here to help with your meal planning needs. Check out our monthly meal plan subscriptions! They pair best with a one on one nutrition consultation so contact us today to schedule your appointment! Your path to wellness starts here.