Years ago when I was motivated to revamp my diet, I did what we all do: I went online. Overwhelmed by an avalanche of contradictory information around nutrition and health, I didn't know what or whom to trust. That's why I became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Today, I want to use my evidence-based training to help you transform your conversation about food from what you "can't have" to what you should eat more often – whole, minimally-processed foods, especially plants. Why more plants?
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When we sift through the noise, what remains is a large body of evidence, collected over many years, showing that people who include at least 75% plants on their plate have a decreased risk of chronic disease. That is the foundation. What does it look like? Well, that’s the beginning of a wonderful conversation about food. There are many ways to fill a plant-focused plate - Paleo, vegetarian, flexitarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free. I am here to guide you. Central to my approach is the belief that food is more than a calorie, a protein, a carb, or a fat. Food is nourishment, food is medicine, and let’s not forget, food is comfort.
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Since 2017, I have been working one on one with my clients to support their nutrition goals around healthy eating, vegan eating patterns, weight management, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, PCOS, digestive issues and more.
Working together we will explore the roles of food in your life, how to integrate these foods into your day to day through your grocery cart, your pantry, and prep and cooking strategies to build a healthy, sustainable path forward.
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In 2022, I co-founded the Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center along with my RDN colleague Elisa England. The center is home to our individual private practices, where we are busy seeing our clients for one to one nutrition counseling. The Center is also a vibrant community education space where we love hosting guest speakers and small group meetings around a wide range of health supporting topics. The RDNs of Nourish and Thrive also enjoy going out into the community and offering in-person presentations and cooking demonstrations around delicious whole foods. Visit my Community Services page to learn more
Ellen Petrosino, MS, RDN, IFNCP
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Experience
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Co-founded Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center, 2022
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Ellen Petrosino Consulting, LLC, private practice, 2017
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Community and corporate wellness presenter for Bernards Township Health Department, Crossroads4Hope (formerly Cancer Support Communities of New Jersey), Diabetes Sisters, Somerset County Health Office, ​CBRE (Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis) among others
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Credentials
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP)
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ServSafe Certified
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​Professional Memberships
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine
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Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy
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Institute for Functional Medicine
Amanda S., Age 22
Client Success Stories
Working with Ellen has totally changed my relationship with food. I can now eat the things I want and maintain the body I want without feeling guilty. She helped me see that it’s all about finding the balance and what works for you! Through our working together I have exceeded my weight loss goal and have now lost 25 lbs! If I can do it, you can too! Read More