A Registered Dietitian’s review of Nourish.com, an online nutritionist platform that connects you with a dietitian covered by insurance. Learn how Nourish works and why working with an RD can make healthy eating easier. This post is sponsored by Nourish.
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I’m a big believer that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. (See 5 Tips For A Super Simple Meal Plan!) Balanced meals, realistic habits, and tuning into what your body needs can go a long way towards optimal health.
But sometimes even when we know what to do, it’s the how that gets complicated. Success compounds when you have guidance and accountability from a professional.
Which brings me to a little healthcare rant.
One of the most frustrating things about healthcare in the U.S. is that getting access to care can feel harder than the care itself. Between finding the right provider, figuring out whether they take your insurance, scheduling weeks (or months) out, and driving across town for a short appointment… it’s easy to see why so many people don’t bother to seek healthcare that could help them.
Nutrition is one of the biggest examples of this.
When people find out I’m a Registered Dietitian, many have responded with:
- “I’ve always wanted to talk to one but didn’t know how to find one.”
- “There aren’t any near me.”
- “I can’t afford one.”
Meanwhile nutrition plays such a huge role in everyday health — digestion, energy levels, blood sugar, heart health, and more. This SHOULD be essential healthcare readily available to everyone!
Nourish solves these barriers
That’s what caught my attention about Nourish, a platform that connects people with an online nutritionist (Registered Dietitian) and helps many users use their insurance benefits to cover visits. (94% of patients pay $0 out of pocket!) With help from an online dietitian, 80% of patients see health improvements in 30 days, with sustained results at 6-12 months. Check out the Outcomes page to see more of the success stories.
Partnering with Nourish for this post, I’m sharing how it works and why services like this are helping make nutrition counseling more accessible.
Nourish Review
Nourish is a platform that connects people with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for personalized nutrition counseling online. Instead of searching for a dietitian locally and navigating insurance on your own, Nourish helps streamline the process.
Through the platform you can:
- Get matched with a dietitian who specializes in your goals
- Verify insurance coverage
- Meet with your dietitian online from the comfort of home
- Message your dietitian between visits
- Access to their AI intuitive app for messaging the dietitian and tracking goals.
One of the biggest advantages is that many users can see a dietitian with little or no out-of-pocket cost if insurance covers it. And that alone removes one of the biggest barriers to nutrition care. With Nourish, you can schedule an appointment with an online nutritionist covered by insurance in just a few steps.
How to Find an Online Nutritionist Covered by Insurance
Many people don’t realize that nutrition counseling is often covered by health insurance. Nourish works with dozens of insurance carriers including Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United Healthcare, and more. Coverage varies depending on your plan, but dietitian visits are commonly covered for certain conditions.
Commonly covered nutrition areas:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Digestive disorders
- Weight management
- Fertility support
- Eating disorders
Why Working With a Registered Dietitian Matters
There’s no shortage of nutrition advice online – we all know how saturated the market is with fads and trends. Some of it is solid and some of it is based on opinion and not science. The benefit of working with a Registered Dietitian is that you’re getting evidence-based guidance tailored specifically to you.
Registered Dietitians complete extensive training, including:
- A degree in nutrition
- A supervised clinical internship
- Passing a national credentialing exam
- Ongoing continuing education
(It took me 2.5 years to get my credential!) The RD credential is also a protected professional title, which means not everyone calling themselves a “nutritionist” has the training expected to give advice.
Side note: If you are an RD, Nourish can be a great way to plug into a network while still owning your schedule and not having to bother with all the paperwork of your own private practice.
How Nourish Works
Step 1: Share Your Goals
When you sign up, you’ll fill out a less-than-2-minute questionnaire about your health history, lifestyle, and nutrition goals.
People use Nourish for things like:
- Weight management
- Digestive health
- Blood sugar support
- Heart health
- Sports nutrition
- General healthy eating
- Fertility
- Eating Disorders
- Periomenopause
Step 2: Get Matched With a Dietitian
Nourish has a network of Registered Dietitians across the U.S., which allows them to match you with someone who specializes in your needs. You can also browse profiles and choose a dietitian yourself.
Step 3: Meet With Your Dietitian Online
Appointments happen through video visits, which makes scheduling much easier. Your first visit typically includes a nutrition assessment and discussion of your goals. From there, your dietitian works with you to create a personalized plan.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
The best part of Nourish in my opinion is support through the website and app. That ongoing support can make a big difference when building new habits. In the Nourish platform and app you can:
- Message your dietitian
- Track goals and progress
- Log meals
- Access recipes and resources
Who Nourish Is Best For?
Online nutrition counseling can be especially helpful if you:
- Want personalized nutrition advice
- Have insurance that covers dietitian visits
- Prefer virtual appointments
- Don’t have access to a local dietitian
- Want accountability while improving eating habits
This works especially well for busy parents or professionals who might struggle to fit in-person appointments into their schedules.
80% of patients see health improvements in 30 days, with sustained results at 6-12 months. Check out the Outcomes page to see more of the success stories.
My Review of Nourish
There’s no shortage of nutrition information online — but personalized nutrition guidance is still surprisingly hard to access. I truly believe access to dietitians should be available to everyone. I love that the internet makes access possible and easy!
Sometimes the most helpful part of working with a dietitian isn’t just the nutrition advice — it’s having someone help you zoom out, look at the big picture, and build habits that work for your real life.
If you’ve ever thought about working with a dietitian but didn’t know where to start, Nourish could be a convenient option.
As an RD myself, I’m always excited to see tools that make evidence-based nutrition more accessible.
Online Nutritionist FAQ
Is Nourish covered by insurance?
Many Nourish appointments are covered by insurance depending on your plan. 94% of patients pay $0 out of pocket, but if your insurance doesn’t cover Nourish, you can still use the services.
What’s the difference between a nutritionist and a Registered Dietitian?
A Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) is a credentialed healthcare professional who has completed specific education, supervised training, and a national exam. The term “nutritionist” is not always regulated, which means you have no idea how educated the person is.
How often do you meet with a dietitian at Nourish?
Most people start with an initial consultation and then schedule follow-up visits every few weeks or monthly depending on their goals.
Match with an online Registered Dietitian at Nourish here.
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