Food. Energy. Health.
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About ZEST
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Specialties
Introducing Solid Foods to Infants
Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Weight Management
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Heart Health
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Gluten-Free Eating
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Substitutions for Food Allergies & Sensitivities
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Vegan & Vegetarian Diets
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Our Story
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I began eating a gluten-free diet in 2013 as an experiment and experienced decreased headaches, aches and pains, and IBS symptoms. However, as good as I felt, sometimes I found it difficult to get enough vitamins & minerals in my diet as well as find GF substitutes for my favorite foods (hello donuts & pizza!). I also felt like an outcast sometimes in social situations when I didn't eat what everyone else was eating. Since then, I became a Registered Dietitian and made it my mission to become an expert on food substitutions to help others navigating the nutritional, emotional, and social aspects of dietary restrictions.
In 2021, I started working with pregnant women, new parents, infants and children on basic nutrition. In 2022, I became a Certified Lactation Consultant and now have the ability to work through the concerns parents have while breastfeeding.
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As an RD, I've enjoyed teaching cooking classes for up-and-coming dietitians with accommodations for dietary restrictions as the primary focus. I've also found reward in counseling clients with alternative eating patterns on getting sufficient macro- and micro-nutrients into their diets. For those caretakers or event organizers who struggle to accommodate the "gluten-free, vegan, peanut allergy" person, I've coached you, too.
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I encourage you to make an appointment if you have any of the dietary restrictions to the left or may need to implement one or accommodate someone else's soon.
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We can help with:
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identifying trigger foods
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menu planning
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targeting vitamins and minerals you may be deficient in
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understanding nutrition labels
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tips for "picky" or selective eaters
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introducing allergenic foods to infants
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breastfeeding support
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weight management
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heart health
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With guidance from a Dietitian, anyone can learn to balance a healthy lifestyle with the pleasure of food. Food is the zest of life!
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Nutrition coaching takes place virtually via a HIPAA-compliant web service. (Due to licensing requirements, virtual nutrition advice is only available in the following states: CO, AZ, MI, VA, & CA.) View our services menu here.
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Corporate Consulting & Editing Services
For company event and meeting planners, choosing meals for large crowds with countless dietary restrictions can seem like a near impossible task. ZEST Nutrition offers solutions for you at reasonable costs.
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ZEST provides editing services for the health care industry and students in the field.
For other corporate services, see our Corporate Consulting page.
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About Colleen
ZEST Nutrition is run by Colleen Wysocki-Woods, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Lactation Consultant backed by a Master's in Food Science & Human Nutrition. Colleen, herself, requires a gluten-free diet and understands the challenges and benefits of minority eating patterns.
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Colleen began her career in corporate communications writing and editing for Fortune 500 companies. She has been featured in numerous media outlets; provides custom consulting and education services for universities, fitness studios, and senior living homes; and edits various academic and commercial publications. If you'd like to work together, please contact Colleen via email or phone.
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