Rebecca Donnenberg
RDN, CSO
Specialties:
- Autoimmune and Inflammation
- Cancer Care Nutrition
- Diabetes and Prediabetes
- Exercise and Sports Nutrition
- Gastrointestinal Disorders & Gut Health
- General Healthy Eating Guidance
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition
- Sustainable Weight Loss
Patient Populations:
LGBTQIA+, Men, Neurodivergent Patients, Older adults, Patients with ADHD/ADD, Patients with depression, Patients with PTSD/history of trauma, Women
About Rebecca
Rebecca initially became interested in nutrition as a young ballet dancer. Properly fueling your body in a healthy and balanced way was crucial to the artistic sport and she gained her first experience here in this profession. When she decided to retire from the “Ballet World”, obtaining her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics was an easy and fun transition! She loves the impact that you can have in everyday choices you make and enjoys empowering others to do so.
Rebecca’s nutrition career has spanned many years of both inpatient and outpatient care, and before joining the Culina Health team, she worked at a Level 1 trauma center, teaching hospital and most recently a large cancer institute. She has a speciality degree in oncology and enjoys supporting this population through some of their hardest moments. Rebecca feels that food can be our medicine for many ailments but also be enjoyable at the same time!
Get to Know Rebecca
Favorite thing to purchase at the Farmer’s Market or Grocery Store: Local produce, whatever is in season
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: My ultimate comfort food is homemade matzah ball soup
Go-to morning beverage: Strong coffee with low fat milk
What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle?: Fill your plate with color
Nutrition philosophy in a nutshell: There are many things we can’t control when it comes to our health. That said, how we fuel and move our bodies are some of the best ways to make a positive impact.
How has your cultural culinary heritage shaped your approach to nutrition?: Food is many things: medicinal and crucial but also familial and cultural; both celebratory and consoling. You should be able to enjoy this in every aspect.
Favorite book/TV show/movie: Friends
Sleep ritual I never forget: I always bring a glass of water to my bedside
What I listen to for inspiration: Fun music you can sing along to! (self admitted budding Swiftie)
Nutrition myth or trend you find particularly annoying and would like to set the record straight: There are no “good” or “bad” foods.
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