Background
“I’m prediabetic?!?! But I run 11 miles a week and just finished my 2nd half-marathon!!!” These were the words that started my profound appreciation for the impact food has on our health. That was the summer of 2014. The next few days following that fateful visit to my primary care manager witnessed me as I laid bare my refrigerator and kitchen cabinets. For the first time I actually began to understand that hidden section on the food package called a nutrition label. I was 41 when I learned the true meaning of the statement, “You cannot exercise your way out of a bad diet.” Food matters!
Growing up on welfare in Brooklyn, New York, I am convinced, cultivated an ignorance to the value of food and nutrition. The majority of our meals were canned, dehydrated or heavily ladened with sugar and salt. Regrettably this was the culture I also passed on to my children when I became a parent. That cycle slowly began to change in 2014 and, five years later in August of 2019, I trepidatiously began my formal education to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Though I am excited for my new career as a nutritionist, I will always cherish the 28 years I served in the U.S. Air Force. The military not only instilled in me the value of teamwork, but a culture of fitness and resiliency that has proven to be valuable skills I rely on even in my retirement. In addition to experimenting with new recipes and giving nutrition classes, I enjoy piano, sewing, drawing, running, lifting weights, and practicing yoga, meditation and mindfulness. With a demanding schedule a few minutes of deep breathing is a welcomed break!
If I could summarize my nutrition journey in three words it would be - “Change is difficult!” I had developed a relationship with food that found me struggling to learn more healthful ways to prepare meals. However, years later - with the support of family and friends - I was able to make small changes that made significant impacts to my health and self-esteem. I realize that many people also face these same struggles. It is my prayer that, as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I can guide others in their quest for healthfulness, and provide them with the skills necessary to heal their bodies and their minds.
Kim L. Reese, BA, BS, RDN, LDN
Owner, One Change A Day Nutrition, LLC
Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management
Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
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As a registered dietitian my focus is culinary nutrition - preparing delicious meals that promote health and prevent disease. I guide clients on how to grow confident cooking from scratch, preparing produce, selecting whole grains, and using fresh herbs and spices. While the internet may provide information about the fastest way to lose weight, having your very own RD means you receive nutrition guidance tailored just for YOU! Why wait another minute? Contact me today!
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Aetna, Cash Pay, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing members in
AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI
