Ruth became a registered dietitian because of her desire to help individuals transform their health and wellness through lifestyle change. She is passionate about providing evidenced-based care to help clients feel confident in their food choices to reach their goals. Prior to joining Culina Health, Ruth was an active-duty Army Dietitian working with the military community. She has a diverse background working in critical care, inpatient hospitals, home health care and outpatient rehabilitation.
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Stuffed peppers
Favorite thing to purchase at the farmer’s market or grocery store: Green, leafy vegetables
What I listen to for inspiration: Podcasts
Grocery shopping tip: Have a list and a plan to get it all done in one visit.
A habit you swear by: Staying hydrated is so much easier and fun when you find a water bottle you love to drink from.
What’s your nutrition superpower? Taking complicated health concerns and making a plan to help achieve health and wellness goals through small, sustainable shifts.
Read Ruth’s perspective on improving your gut health!
Language(s):
English
Education:
MS in Food Science from the University of Maryland
Dietetic Internship:
US Army
Certificates:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Counseling Style:
Empathetic
Motivational
Goal-oriented
Approachable
Results-driven
Elimination diets can be extremely helpful tools, but can feel scary, difficult to stick to, and feel overly restrictive when done alone. Hear from RD Ruth Clark on how to approach an elimination diet in order to identify trigger foods for IBS symptoms, and why it’s so important to do it in tandem with a nutrition professional to achieve optimal results. Ruth specializes in Gastrointestinal Digestive Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more.
Book a session with Ruth to learn ways to understand your gut health symptoms and what to eat for optimal GI health and alleviation of uncomfortable symptoms.
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