Margaret Alstead, RD

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Background

I am a registered dietitian and have worked in a small community hospital for 29 years. I am certified in functional nutrition and am equipped to helping you get to the bottom of chronic illness. You can expect me to listen to your story. I meet you where you are at and we work together to come up with a plan that will work for you. I grew up in a big family in the upper peninsula of Michigan. I live in Iowa with my husband of 29 years and we have 3 kids that are all just getting started in their adult lives. I enjoy making food that tastes good, reading, biking, exercising, having a good time and being in the present moment. I believe nutrition is the foundation to health. It truly is the most powerful medicine. My own chronic health issues; ulcerative colitis, psoriasis and ovarian cancer, have provided a constant reminder that I need to continue to support my body with real foods to continue to heal and strive in my own body. I am here to help you do the same.

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Approach

"I can help you put the nutrition pieces together. Through small steps, we can put together a sustainable, personalized nutrition plan. I am certified in functional nutrition so I can help you get to the root cause of what is going on through a unique lense. Listening to your story is the foundation. Gut health and function are key. We will put it all together and get you on the road to better nutrition and overall better health. Food is medicine."

Specialties

Gut Health
Diabetes
Autoimmune
Celiac
Colitis
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
GERD
High Blood Pressure
IBS
Cancer / Oncology
PCOS
Pediatrics
Thyroid Health
Vegan & Vegetarian
Weight Loss
IBD

Modalities

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Intuitive Eating
🔎
FODMAP
🚫
Elimination Diet
💞
Relationship With Food
🧘
Mind-Body Connection
💤
Sleep
🏃
Exercise
🔬
Lab Testing
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Functional
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Integrative
🌿
Holistic
💊
Supplement Management
📏
Personalized Macros
🥦
Meal Planning
❤️
Health At Every Size (HAES)
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Plant-Based

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Location

800 18th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732
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AI summary of written reviews

Clients consistently describe Jane as warm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Many highlight noticeable improvements in their eating habits, energy, and confidence after just a few weeks of working with her.

While a handful of clients hoped for more structured follow‑up, the vast majority praise her for setting realistic goals and explaining nutrition in a way that finally “clicks.”

Overall, Jane is highly recommended for anyone looking for thoughtful, supportive guidance.

6 clients left publicly written reviews
2 days ago

Jane completely changed how I think about food. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense.

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