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Virtual Counseling for Reproductive Nutrition

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Supporting women and couples throughout their reproductive years.

Providing nutrition guidance for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & breastfeeding.

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Location: Virtual Practice based in Chicago, IL

Email: hello@rachellemallik.com

Phone: (415) 640-6148 - Fax: (855) 781-4098

Today is the last day for early bird registration to my Nourished Mamas seminar next Monday at Monica + Andy! Why should you come? Because you want to do what’s best for your baby. Because pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding are depleting and you deserve to be nourished. Because prenatal vitamins and lactation supplements can’t replace a nutritious diet. Because there’s bad advice on the internet and you deserve better than that. Because you can ask questions from a nutrition expert. Because it’s a safe space to be yourself and connect with other women who are going through similar experiences. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup. Come join us mamas. Bring your bumps and your babies, or leave the babies with a fellow caregiver and take a break for yourself. (I will be leaving my little one at home because toddlers are as demanding and distracting as they are adorable!) I’ve also got some yummy food samples for you to take home, or to snack on during the seminar because feeding a human with your body and recovering from growing a human takes energy! Link in bio to register. Use code M+A20 to save 20% today! #prenatal #postnatal #postpartum #newmom #fourthtrimester #breastfeeding #lactation #dietitian #Chicago

What should you eat when you’re breastfeeding? Postpartum and nursing mamas can be so concerned with feeding their babies, that they forget they need to eat nourishing foods too! Join me this Friday, 1/25 at Monica + Andy (Michigan Ave) for my Nourished Mamas seminar! Learn simple ways to integrate crucial nutrients into your diet with evidence-based guidance every expecting and breastfeeding mother should hear. #linkinbio to register (sign up by Wednesday, 1/23 for early bird pricing with promo code M+A20)! In the meantime, make these spinach banana blender muffins for a nutritious breakfast or snack. You can eat them with one-hand and they’re perfect for on the go. Plus they’re made with oats and flax, which are super nutritious whether or not they boost breastmilk production, bananas for sweetness and energy, and spinach to help you meet your (lower) iron needs without constipating supplements. Bonus - skip the nuts and they’re great for baby-led weaning! Recipe inspired by @joyfoodsunshine. #prenatal #pregnancy #postpartum #breastfeeding #lactation #fourthtrimester #breastfeedingnutrition #reproductivenutrition #dietitian #Chicago #monicaandandy

Hi friends 👋. It’s a new year and I’ve seen some new faces around here, so I wanted to introduce myself and share some fun facts. My name is Rachelle - I’m a registered dietitian and founder of The Food Therapist, a virtually-based private practice specializing in reproductive nutrition. My personal experience of conceiving, pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding made me realize how little EVIDENCE-BASED, CREDIBLE information is provided for women during this critical time in their lives. (Ahem, not everyone with infertility needs to avoid gluten or dairy, some natural supplements can be harmful during pregnancy, and cardamom does not boost milk supply.) I provide one-on-one and group nutrition sessions to educate, guide, support, and empower women to care for themselves and create a nourishing environment for babies with sustainable diet and lifestyle changes, not fad diets.
Now that we have that sorted, time for the fun facts!
#1 My name is pronounced Rachel. Ya I know, and my maiden name LaCroix is tres French 🇫🇷 but my maternal grandmother was Jewish ✡️
#2 I grew up in the Hamptons (Sag Harbor). People are often surprised to hear people live there year-round, and not in beachfront mansions. 🏖 On a related note, my parents now live in Phoenix where I took this selfie during the holidays 🌵
#3 The Food Therapist actually began in 2013 whilst living in Australia, and was reborn (pun intended) in 2017 after the birth of my son Arjuna 👶🏽
#4 I earned a masters degree from NYU in Food Studies - Food Culture (ie I love exploring different cuisines and I’m cognizant that culture impacts both *what* and *how* we eat)🍛
#5 Coffee is one of my favorite things - regular or decaf, black or capp, but it has to be good (if you’ve ever been to Melbourne you know what I’m talking about). Hit me up if you need some recos for Chicago cafes! ☕️ Now I’d love to hear from YOU! Share a fun fact or ask a nutrition question here 😘 #preconception #fertility #TTC #PCOS #prenatal #pregnancy #postpartum #breastfeeding #lactation #newmom #prenatalnutrition #fertilityfoods #galactagogues

No trip to Phoenix is complete for me without a visit to @pomegranatecafephx, which happens to be walking distance from my parents’ house! After several days of family holiday meals, with more meat and cookies than I typically eat, it’s refreshing to have veg-loaded dishes like this vegan collard green wrap plus a “rainbow” juice with a enough fresh ginger to help clear up my congested sinuses 🥳. As we head into 2019, I encourage you to have a more inclusive approach to food, adding in foods that are nourishing for your body and mind, rather than focusing on the foods you “shouldn’t” or “can’t” eat (unless it’s for allergies, food safety or ethical reasons!). And try to avoid the New Year’s trap of restriction, dieting and detoxing, no matter what your friends, family or influencers are doing or how many sponsored posts show up in your feed. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant, pregnant, postpartum, or just want to improve your long-term health, there are better ways to take care of yourself than focusing on a number on the scale. Please reach out if you’re looking for nutrition guidance and support on your reproductive journey - I’m here for you. Cheers to a happy, healthy 2019! 🎉

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