Kelly Powers

The Mediterranean Diet Dietitian™

 
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Kelly Powers

Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

I'm Kelly. I help busy people feel more confident in the kitchen while improving their relationship with food. More specifically, I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the creator of Weeknight Dinners — a weekly meal plan program that helps people stress less about food. I also provide 1:1 coaching to help individuals and families find more ease and joy in cooking and eating.

I hope to support you on your health and wellness journey. Feel free to book a free consult call with me if you’re looking to change your life and improve your relationship with food. I can help.

 
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my story

In 2017, I was building a nutrition startup with a small team in San Francisco, working as the lead dietitian at a bay area residential eating disorder clinic, and counseling private clients. 

The startup didn't launch, the eating disorder clinic was weighing on me, and building a private practice was slow — it was time for a change.

So, I moved to Rome to get a graduate degree in Food Studies. 

One night, at 2:04 am, to be exact, I had an idea. I had a busy day and ate dinner late. To save time, I made a meal in 15 minutes. It was amazing. As I laid in bed, it kept running through my mind — farro, roasted carrots and fennel, and za'atar chicken served with a simple lemon yogurt sauce and crushed almonds. It was quick, but if I had prepared a few items ahead of time, it would have taken 5 minutes. 

At that moment, all the projects I'd previously worked on came together. I realized I needed to inspire people to cook. 

Not in an extravagant way but in a practical manner that would foster love, compassion, and self-worth. One that would be sustainable and promote behavior change. One that would be empowering.

So in 2018, mid-way through my studies, I built a weekly meal plan program that offers users support and inspiration to change their dietary habits — it's called Weeknight Dinners. 

 

You see, I've always wanted to help others improve their relationship with food.

It's not something that comes from a diet or food trends or even weight loss. It comes when you listen to your needs and nourish your body. When healthy eating and living well become a part of your everyday life.

 

It happens when you stop to smell the oranges at the market. When you take time to smell onions caramelizing on the stovetop. When you appreciate the variety that comes along with eating in season. Each of those moments not only better your relationship with food, they better your relationship with yourself. 

I know it may seem like a lot, but I’m on a mission to change that — to shift perception around diet and consumption.

So, if you're a busy independent woman. A woman who's interested in eating well. A woman who doesn't have an extra hour to spend in the kitchen every night.

Welcome.

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Kelly Powers, MA, RDN — The Mediterranean Diet Dietitian™

Providing services in San Francisco and the Bay Area, San Diego, and nationwide.

  • Leader in Mediterranean diet nutrition

  • Specialized in recipe and meal plan development, sustainable behavior change, family nutrition, and weight management

  • Founder of Weeknight Dinners

  • Founder of Nourish by dietitian Kelly Powers

  • BS and DI Graduate Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

  • MA in Food Studies from the American University of Rome, Italy

 

 At first, I was really skeptical about the program, as I have tried meal prepping/batch cooking before and it really didn’t work for me. However, I was pleasantly surprised … the guidance, efficiency and delicious variety Weeknight Dinners brought to my day was amazing. The batch cooking method meant so much time was saved, but with the little last minute prep on the day of eating the food was still fresh and did not taste like something I had prepared 2 or 3 days before. Kelly’s help and support through the process of changing my habits was awesome, she understood my relationship with food and helped me work through my issues. By the end, food was not the enemy, but something that was going to help me achieve my fitness and image goals. I’m much happier with my overall health now. Such an awesome concept, delivered by an amazing person. Thanks, Kelly!

Nadine N.