Peggy Chen, RD
Background
I am a registered dietitian with 10+ years experience working with individuals who struggle with food insecurity and mental health. I was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, in a very traditional Chinese household where my parents earned minimum wage to support a family that included my grandparents. I understand the struggles of eating healthy while on a budget, having poor access to healthy foods, and having a hard time navigating the food aisles. Inflation (as well as shrinkflation) affects us all and life is hard enough as it is. Let me help you figure out what gluten-free means and whether or not a low FODMAP diet might help with your GI symptoms. I bring patience and humor to our counseling sessions. I believe in setting short-term goals, long-term goals, and having realistic expectations.
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Approach
"Food is such an important part of our lives. We think about it every day, often several times a day. It can give us energy or it can make us crash. It can be a great source of joy or it can cause extreme anxiety. It has the power to heal or harm. It is a form of self-care and how we communicate with loved ones. My role as a dietitian is to help you in your journey to better understand the power of good nutrition and how small changes can make a big difference."
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Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY