Welcome To The Real Food Dietitians!

To us, real food is a focus on ingredients that nourish the body, are minimally processed, and maintain their natural integrity and quality. We believe that choosing real food as much as possible is a way to respect the dignity and health of the humans who produce it, protect animal welfare, foster more health, and cultivate environmentally sustainable practices.

Yes, all of our recipes are naturally gluten-free or have options listed so you can easily make them gluten-free, if needed.

That depends. All of our recipes are created with your health and enjoyment in mind. But since everyone’s needs for weight loss or weight maintenance differ based on activity, age, lifestyle factors, genetics, gender, calorie needs, etc, it’s impossible to classify recipes for weight loss purposes. Every one of our recipes includes complete nutrition analysis so you can use that data, if you’d like, to help choose the best recipes and portion sizes for your needs.

All of our recipes are categorized by diet type (High Protein, Grain Free, Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian) and allergens (Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts). These are noted at the top of every recipe page underneath the recipe title, as well as at the very bottom of every recipe card under the "Dietary" header.  

Note: For many recipes we include substitutions for how to make the recipe without top allergens (dairy, nuts, eggs, etc.) whenever possible.

Yes! Every recipe is analyzed by our team of registered dietitians so you can quickly and confidently find the complete nutrition information you need, as well as recommended serving size.

We do not offer individual nutrition consulting or coaching at this time, nor are we able to provide personalized dietary advice. We recommend seeking out a local registered dietitian whom works one-on-one with clients and can provide you with personalized guidance based on your goals.  

Yes, we share many free 2-Week and 4-Week meals plans that include weekly grocery lists and recipes. Find them here.

Yes! We published our first cookbook, The Real Food Table, in 2022. You can learn more about it here and where it's available for purchase. 

We also publish ebooks, which are instant digital download cookbooks that can be viewed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can see all of our ebooks here.

A registered dietitian is a health professional with special training in nutrition therapy, which is the use of food and nutrition to support overall health. An RD (registered dietitian) or RDN (registered dietitian-nutritionist) are the same credential and it signifies multiple layers of education and training established by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. All RDs/RDNs must:

• Have a four-year degree which includes a specially designed, accredited nutrition curriculum. 
• Complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice in a variety of dietetic settings, including clinical health care, foodservice, and community. 
• Pass a rigorous national registration board exam.
• Maintain their credential with on-going continuing education taken throughout their career.

Jessica, Stacie, and Jessie are all credentialed registered dietitian-nutritionists. Between us, we have more than 40 years of experience in a variety of fields, including clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, private practice, worksite wellness, and health journalism.

No way! Our recipes are for everyone. We guarantee that no matter your eating style or preferences, that we have many, many delicious things for you.

Just as Jessica and Stacie were each about to launch their own nutrition counseling businesses, they met at a conference in 2014 and decided to join forces, thus founding The Real Food Dietitians and building a successful business because of their dedication to recipes that work and authentic, trusted content. 

Due to both working in food- and health-related careers in Boulder, Colorado, Jessica and Jessie crossed professional paths many times. Stacie and Jessie met at a farm tour in Wisconsin, and the three stayed in contact over the years. When Jessica and Stacie were ready to expand the team, they could think of no one better than Jessie to hit the ground running.

Our goal is always to uplift the physical, mental, and holistic benefits of prioritizing whole and minimally processed foods in a nondogmatic way and with grace and positivity. We believe that no single diet works for everyone and that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle.

Our recipes are a reflection of our philosophy: approachable, short ingredient lists, easy-to-find foods, using basic techniques, and perfect for meal prepping and busy weeknight meals. The Real Food Dietitians combines our passion for healthy eating with our deep desire to create connection with others through food.

Yes! We recognize that not everyone needs to eat gluten free and that it is a choice for some. Many of our recipes are naturally gluten free (meaning they’re made from nutrient-dense ingredients that don’t contain gluten). And we have specifically designed other recipes that would typically contain gluten to be gluten-free. 

But if gluten is not a concern for you, you can swap in the gluten-containing ingredients you typically would (ie: all-purpose flour, wheat pasta, or soy sauce) and still achieve great results. Our baked goods that contain flour, for example, are always tested with gluten-free baking flour as well as all-purpose flour to ensure both options work.

Have a hankering for a recipe you don’t see here? Or you’d like to see The Real Food Dietitians take on a favorite recipe of yours? You can email us at info@therealfooddietians.com or submit your recipe suggestion here.

You can email us at info@therealfooddietians.com or submit a nutrition question here. While we are not able to answer every nutrition question with a personal response, we read every submission and do our best to answer them whenever we can. Your question also may spark an idea for a future blog post or social media post, or we may create special content that provides a solution. Please, ask away!

Dietitians Jessica and Stacie co-founded The Real Food Dietitians in 2015, and Dietitian Jessie joined the team in 2021. Ana, our Social Media Manager, has been with The Real Food Dietitians since the beginning, and Molly joined the team as full-time Community Manager in 2024.