Nutritious Thoughts is offering two new educational support groups for Asheville-area residents!
The Diabetes Education and Support Group is open to members of the community who have diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational) and would benefit from extra education and support around this disease. The group will meet for an hour on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Nutritious Thoughts office and will include a short education provided by Registered Dietitian, Margaret Ruch, MS, RD, LDN. The gatherings will also include plenty of time for peer support for members to help each other deal with the daily demands of life with diabetes.
“I’m excited to be able to offer this group as there’s a real need for education and support around this issue that is so common in our community,” stated Margaret Ruch, MS, RD, LDN.
The second group is open to all those dealing with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and looking for more comradery and assistance in navigating their relationship with food and PCOS. This group will be led by Registered Dietitian, Katie Rhodes, RD, LDN, and will be held the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Nutritious Thoughts.
Margaret Ruch, MS, RD, LDN has always had a passion for baking and cooking and enjoys experimenting with different foods, testing out recipes on her family. She combines her interest in sports and exercise with nutrition by teaching about proper fueling techniques for optimal athletic performance. Margaret is looking forward to combining her love of food, movement, health, and interacting with others while at Nutritious Thoughts, LLC. Margaret specializes in the areas of diabetes, disordered eating, weight management, mindful and intuitive eating, chronic disease and sports nutrition.
Katie Rhodes, RD, LDN graduated with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Montana State University, Katie completed her Dietetic Internship at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville, North Carolina. It was during her internship that Katie developed a calling and passion for nutrition counseling.
Nutritious Thoughts is located at 31 College Place Building B, Suite 200. The team specializes in eating disorders, weight loss and weight management, sports nutrition, as well as intuitive and mindful eating. For more information or to set up an initial consultation, call (828) 333-0096 or visit www.Nutritious-Thoughts.com