Helping you optimize
your health through the power of plants
Helping you
optimize your health through the power of plants
Meet Registered Dietitian,
Lauren Spears
Meet Lauren Spears, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
When a health concern is weighing you down, figuring out what to eat can be stressful and confusing.
Maybe you're worried about weight loss, PCOS symptoms, digestive issues, or heart health. Or perhaps you want to transition to a plant-based diet, but you're concerned about meeting all your nutrient needs.
Whatever the case, I'm here to guide you toward your goals in a more approachable way.
RD, LD
Hi, I'm Lauren!
When I went plant-based and focused on understanding my body better, my well-being transformed.
What started as an environmental and animal rights-based choice expanded into a health-driven one
too. My energy levels, cholesterol, and mood all improved. I also noticed a significant decrease in abdominal pain and bloating. It feels good to live in alignment with my ethical values.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist by the state of New York (LDN)
- 1200+ supervised practice hours mostly completed at at Goshen Hospital, including a rotation with the Dean Ornish UnDo It Program for reversing heart disease
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, Andrews University
- Experience as a Clinical Dietitian at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
- In progress: Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Wellness, Andrews University
Certified to support your health
From supporting healthy weight loss, correcting nutrient deficiencies, and preventing heart attacks, to helping people fall in love with plant-forward meals, one thing rings true for all: Shame-free, evidence-based nutrition beats diet culture every single time.
Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of patients live healthier lives through the power of nutrition.
Inspired by what I’d learned through my personal experience, I wanted to take my knowledge further. I was determined to help others experience the health-changing potential of food. So I switched my major from art to nutrition and dietetics and haven’t looked back.
Lauren's Credentials
Omnivores and plant-based are all welcome without judgment. While I specialize in plant-based diets, you don't have to be vegan or vegetarian to work with me. I also celebrate and welcome clients from all walks of life regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Inclusive & Judgement-Free
You deserve to have a joyful relationship with food. Because of this, I don’t rely on the scale or calorie counting as the main measures of success. We may track them, but we'll mostly track your progress by focusing on how you feel day to day, your symptoms, lab work, and habits.
Food & Body Positive
Restriction usually just causes more issues. So, rather than focusing on what to remove from your diet, we'll focus more on what to add in. This creates a natural balance that supports your health.
Abundance Orientated
The truth is, the answer to most nutrition questions is “It depends.” That’s why I consider your unique lifestyle, health history, and goals to create your tailored plan. I address the deeper why behind your concerns instead of only treating symptoms.
Root Cause, Individualized Approach
You won’t find fad diets and quick fixes here. Everything I recommend is based on the most current nutrition science. I don't want you to invest unless I truly believe I can help you.
Evidence-Based & Data-Driven
Combatting nutrition nonsense for more approachable health.
Our Values
Manage and prevent disease, transition to a plant-based diet, or just feel your best. At Forage, we use evidence-based strategies and individualized treatment plans so you can get to the root cause of your concerns. All while taking a balanced approach that celebrates life, your body, and an abundance of foods.
At Forage, our mission is to equip you with knowledge—because nutrition affects us every day. Yet, most of us receive very little education about it growing up.
We’re here to help you understand your body. Lead with abundance. And create a lifestyle that supports your long-term health.
