Gina Gilchrist

Gina Gilchrist is a Registered Dietitian with a bachelors degree in Dietetics and has 24 years of experience in varied settings, including outpatient nutrition counseling, nutrition health coaching/private practice, research, and corporate health. She loves to wear many hats and utilizes her creativity in the nutritionist field as she has presented on various nutrition topics for colleagues, communities, and corporations. She enjoys writing and upheld a nutrition column in Silent Sports Magazine while residing in Chicago. Gina’s passion is counseling pediatric and adolescent patients and their families, however, she also enjoys and has experience working with adults and seniors. She is very positive and believes in a mindful, individualized approach to empower her patients and families towards healthy lifestyle changes that are not only achievable but sustainable. Her non-fad diet philosophy where “all foods fit”, with a focus on whole foods and a healthy plate model, is used to simplify nutrition goals as a registered dietitian for the clients she serves. Outside of work, Gina is a dedicated mom of 3 who enjoys gardening, playing tennis with her husband, and traveling. She has been known to rarely cook the same meal twice and loves to experiment with new recipes! Along with this, she has completed the Commission of Dietetic Registration Certificate of Training Course in Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Management.
Overnutrition in Children and Teens

Overnutrition in Children and Teens

Understanding the Pediatric Obesity Epidemic   Is your son or daughter overweight or obese? Is it indeed “baby fat”, and will they outgrow it? When infants are born they have a greater amount of fat to provide them with nutritional reserve when they are adjusting...

Back to School Health Tips!

Back to School Health Tips!

It’s that time of year again: Back to school! Whether your child is off to kindergarten, senior year of high school, or even college, bringing a good-for-you lunch from home is one simple and affordable step toward better health.  Six quick tips for a lunch with a...

Fueling your Body for Sports Performance

Fueling your Body for Sports Performance

Water is the most important, yet overlooked, nutrient for athletes.  Even mild dehydration can cause muscle cramps, dizziness, and lightheadedness and keep you from performing your best.  Clear urine is a good sign that you have fully rehydrated.  Tips to keep your...

Pre and Post Workout Nutrition

Pre and Post Workout Nutrition

Inadequate calories and nutrients can impair even the most conditioned athlete, while the right balance of energy and macronutrients will help all athletes perform their best. The ideal diet for an athlete is not very different from the diet recommended for any...

Picky Eaters Can Eat Healthy Too!

Picky Eaters Can Eat Healthy Too!

Feeding a picky eater can be an incredibly stressful experience for parents as well as children. Oftentimes children prefer highly-processed nutrient-poor foods over healthy choices like fruits and vegetables. Don’t succumb to the please and tears of the picky child...

What is Intuitive Eating?

What is Intuitive Eating?

We are all born with the skill to stop eating when full, to eat when hungry, and to eat satisfying foods.  Think of a baby, for example, who roots for milk when hungry and throws food off the tray when full.  However, through the life process, “diet” culture leads...