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Simple Steps. Clear Guidance.

Real Results.

Are you new to plant-based eating, or want to fine tune your way of eating?
With decades of experience, science-based insight, and I bring genuine care to design your health strategies. While not just giving advice, I focus on listening deeply to tailor every consultation around your unique goals.

  • Learn how to meet your goals with confidence and ease
  • Feel assured that your plan covers every nutrient you need
  • Move forward at a pace that feels natural and sustainable
  • Discover practical solutions for real-life challenges
  • Create meals that are wholesome, satisfying, and easy
  • Get clear answers you can trust—backed by strong science
  • Feel supported and encouraged as you build lifelong habits for health
"Optimize your health with the best nutrition possible!"
Are you considering moving your diet in a plant-based direction?
  • A recent study of 78,000 people with obesity, diabetes, or heart disease found that a well planned plant based diet reduced risk of death by 17 to 24%

 

  • A poorly planned plant based diet increased risk of premature death by
    28 to 36%, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.

It helps to have it well-planned.

Consultation Details

Arrange a nutrition consultation with Registered Dietitian and author Vesanto Melina

The cost of a consultation is $295 for both in-person and remote.

Many extended medical programs reimburse consultations with dietitians. 

If needed, follow up sessions may be based on proportionally less time.

Click on individual topic below for details:

  • Simple, appealing ideas for improving your diet, to suit your lifestyle.
  • Computerized, accurate, detailed nutritional analysis of your eating pattern.
  • Simple, solutions to challenges with fast & easy cooking tips.
  • Reliable, up-to-date nutrition information and practical tips.
  • Guidance on meeting recommended intakes for all nutrients.
  • Ideas for healthy, delicious, easy meals with several recipes and menus.
  • Science-backed answers to your questions.

Distance consultations involve a one hour Zoom or phone call.

Include 1-1/2 hours of nutritional analysis preparation and follow-up.

Office visits are in Vancouver and are 2-1/2 hours in person.

Sessions can include a little hands-on instruction.

Consultation Topics

Please inquire if you have a concern that is not listed below.

Plant-Based Lifestyles

Vegetarian, vegan, raw, and near-vegetarian nutrition

Health Risks

Nutrition for reduced risk of cancer, bowel & digestive disorders

Women's Health

Women's health issues & nutrition in pregnancy

Life Stages

Nutrition for infants, children, teens & seniors (the prime of life!)

Sustainable Menus

Food with minimal environmental impact

Specific Nutrients

Non-dairy sources of calcium, protein, iodine and more!

Allergies & Sensitivities

Dairy, gluten, soy, fish, nuts, peanuts and multiple sensitivities

Nutrition & Addictions

Increase mental acuity, reduce cravings & maintain blood glucose

Weight Management

Metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, diabetes & weight management

Co-existing Strategies

Families with mixed eating habits: vegan, vegetarian, meat-eaters

Heart Health

Foods to renew and maintain a healthy heart

Food for Energy & Mood

Nutrition to maintain calm and improve energy levels

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Requests from Clients

"I’d like to transition to a plant-based diet and get enough protein without getting too many calories and gaining weight."
"I am mostly plant-based and am looking for help with weight loss, headaches, and sensitive tummy issues."
"I have joint pain, inflammation, and fatigue. I have found that eating a plant-based diet helps my symptoms.
I’d like more help with making sure I am covering all the bases."
"I don’t plan to be completely vegan but I am including more plant foods in my diet.
I want to be confident that I am getting all the vitamins and minerals that I need."
"My child is a picky eater and I’d like to know if he’s getting enough iron, plus some other practical tips."
"As I get older, I have been trying to increase my calcium and reduce my risk of osteoporosis.
Though I like to eat mainly vegetarian, my husband likes meat, chicken and egg. How can I put this all together?"
"How do I maximize my energy through diet, and can I still eat little treats?"
"My mom has high cholesterol and I would like to do a session together with her.
It’s my birthday present to her (and she is willing, in fact excited)."
"I'm looking for guidance on a vegetarian diet during pregnancy."
"Hello Ms Melina, May I know your opinion about omegas DHA and EPA deficiency in vegans? Thank you."
"I’m looking for a consult with a whole food plant-based dietitian with experience in managing Crohn’s disease.
I have heard that you help people who want to shift in a plant-based direction and succeed."
"I’m writing to set up a consultation with my son.
Recently he was diagnosed with hypertriglyceridemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease."
I'd like to book a consultation to assist with my 7-year-old's nutrition.
He has ADHD and it can be challenging to diversify his diet.
"Can you please help with chronic pancreatitis and gallbladder issues? I don’t tolerate fats."
"It sounds like you could help me with a diet designed to decrease some of the deficiencies that my recent labs indicate.
I don't expect you to cure my cancer but I do think having an excellent diet will help my recovery!"
"I care about animals and the environment.
Can you help me create a plant-based diet that will cover my nutrition and be simple? And taste good?
"I heard from my friend that she really felt heard with you.
I’d like some guidance myself so that I know I am getting the protein and the other nutrients that I need."

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