Ruth Clark

MS, RDN

Specialties:

Age Group(s):

Patient Populations:

Women, LGBTQIA+, Men, Neurodivergent Patients, Older adults, Patients with ADHD/ADD, Patients with depression

About Ruth

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. 

Get To Know Ruth

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.

More About Ruth

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


What to Know About Elimination Diets & Managing IBS Symptoms

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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