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Vegan Dietitian

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Sara Bourgault said #1 Jun 23, 2010 at 10:27pm

Hi everyone,


I am a fellow Kind Lifer and also a Registered Dietitian. I am now accepting new clients. Send me a note if you want more information. Happy eating!!

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nomadickat said #2 Jun 23, 2010 at 11:15pm

Hi Sara - would be so interested in getting info! K

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Justin Bean said #3 Jun 24, 2010 at 11:07am

Hi Sara, what area do you practice in? Do you use the macrobiotic system? Do you sell supplements?

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Sara Bourgault said #4 Jun 24, 2010 at 10:51pm

K--I will send you info by private message tomorrow!



Justin--I do a variety of counseling from vegan, sports, diabetic, organ transplant and so on...you name it, and I've had experience with it. So I wouldn't say I have one specialty. I am very passionate about vegetarian/vegan lifestyles as I have been on this path for many years. I can counsel on the macrobiotic diet, but I don't find it's realistic for everyone. I do not sell supplement and, in fact, advocate for obtaining what we need with good nutrition and alternative therapies before taking supplements. Take care --Sara

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Lauren Bower said #5 Jun 25, 2010 at 12:22am

you have my dream job! i'm going to studying nutrition in school as well and really hope to specialize in vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free and allergy intolerance diets. I would love to get more information from you! = )

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Alabama Peach said #6 Jun 25, 2010 at 12:43am

me too me too! I live in LA... Where are you located

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Courtney Shen said #7 Jun 25, 2010 at 6:43am

Hi Sara, I would love to get information as well. Thanks!

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Loren Hallett said #8 Jun 25, 2010 at 8:00am

I would love to get information from you. I am celiac vegetarian who has a lot of trouble being vegan. Please send me a message with your info!

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Justin Bean said #9 Jun 25, 2010 at 10:26am

Sara,


I just have to say that I loved your answer to my question. It is great to have you here. What area are you in? Can I refer my patients to you?


Justin

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Sara Bourgault said #10 Jun 25, 2010 at 3:38pm

Hi everyone,


I sent you private messages with some information.



Manya: The nutritional quality of your vegetables depends on several factors. If you live in an area where fresh produce doesn't have to travel far, then the nutritional quality is fine so long as you eat it within a week (the nutritional quality does decrease with time). Washing ahead of time is fine, but I would save the cutting for right before cooking. More surface area exposed means more nutrient loss (this is true for cooking too so don't cut veggies too small, steamed retains the most nutrients as well). Frozen vegetables are a great option in terms of nutritional quality (although often lacking in taste!!) because most veggies are frozen quickly (which helps to retain nutrients). Hope this helps! --Sara

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