Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness

11/21/2025

This is not ok, no one should be made to feel afraid to engage in their community and take care of their bodies.

11/19/2025

Looking for postpartum recovery support or lactation support?

We can help assess your needs and create a nutrition plan that supports recovery, energy, and whatever feeding journey you choose.💛

🩺 In-network with Aetna, BCBS, and United Healthcare
💸 Most clients pay $0 out of pocket
🔗 Link in bio to apply
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11/17/2025

Good news! 🎉

We are now in-network with United Healthcare (along with Aetna and BCBS) so you can use the benefits you’re already paying for to support your health!

Making care accessible is a core part of our mission, and being in-network helps reduce out-of-pocket costs for many clients (some even pay $0).

We have a few spots open — book a session today at feedyourzest.com ✨
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11/14/2025

Feed Your Zest has applied for the 2025 with Gusto ! This program awards $50k to 5 small businesses in each region of the US. “The Gusto Impact Awards celebrate those businesses making a real difference, no matter how small.” We know there’s so many other impactful small businesses here in the CLT area, so we wanted to share this opportunity with y’all! Applications are due 11/21 at 4pm PST.

Here’s why we think Feed Your Zest should win:

Feed Your Zest was founded as a solo nutrition counseling practice by McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN in January 2019. Born out of a dream to fill gaps in perinatal care, McKenzie was on a mission to use evidence-based nutrition science to help folks from all backgrounds live fully nourished through fertility, pregnancy, and beyond.

Research shows that when women and couples receive culturally sensitive, compassionate nutrition counseling, their pregnancy outcomes improve, and their long-term risk for diabetes and heart disease decreases. McKenzie noticed there was a gap in offerings - nutrition care existed for low income pregnant folks receiving WIC or Medicaid, but nutrition care focused specifically on reproductive health for middle-income people utilizing insurance through their employer was severely lacking.

5 years in, McKenzie her small nutrition private practice to a thriving business of 3 dietitians. Together, the Feed Your Zest team has helped hundreds of people care for their bodies with compassionate nutrition interventions that work, all while accepting insurance to help keep nutrition accessible. From teachers to mental health therapists and stay at home mothers, Feed Your Zest has helped women and couples from all walks of life improve their nutrition and thrive on their reproductive health journeys.

11/13/2025

💭 Remember in school when we were taught pregnancy just…happens?

The TRUTH is, for most people it doesn’t happen the first month (or even the first few months) of trying.

And that’s completely normal!

Adding support like a dietitian can help you set realistic expectations AND prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy.

✨Link in bio to get started & book a call with us!
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11/11/2025

Instead of trying to “fix” your hormones, start with these 5 tips. ✨

Remember, your body needs steady support, not a magic cleanse or quick fix!

We’re here to help you build a realistic roadmap to support your fertility and overall health journey. 💛

📲 Link in bio to book a call with us.
We accept Aetna and BCBS insurance.
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11/10/2025

Our intern Madison wrote a fantastic blog on fasting blood sugar with GD! Check it out:

Pregnancy is an exciting time! If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM), it can also come with new questions about food, blood sugar, and what your numbers mean. Pregnant folks with diabetes commonly see higher fasting blood sugar in the morning, even when they haven’t eaten sinc...

11/05/2025

Having PCOS doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable.

And even if it does happen, it doesn’t define who you are, your health, or your ability to conceive.

You can support your hormones, fertility, and blood sugar in a way that feels doable, without shame, stress, or guilt!

We are here to help you feel confident and supported through every step.

📲 Get started at the link in bio.
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11/04/2025

In episode 12 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview my friend and fellow registered dietitian Ella Schowchert, MPH, RDN!

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ella and her team of dietitians at Fuel NC Nutrition specialize in intuitive eating and sports nutrition. She likes to say “Think of me as your hype woman for carbs, curiosity, and body respect.” We talk all about her experience with a twin pregnancy, her passion for movement and fueling for activity, and listening to your body when it comes to staying active while pregnant.

https://www.feedyourzest.com/blog/2025/11/3/podcast-episode-12-twin-pregnancies-and-prenatal-sports-nutrition-with-ella-schwochert

In episode 12 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview my friend and fellow registered dietitian Ella Schowchert, MPH, RDN. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ella and her team of dietitians at Fuel NC Nutrition specialize in intuitive eating and sports nutrition. She likes to say “Think of me...

11/03/2025

Whether you’re managing prediabetes, diabetes, or gestational diabetes, you deserve support that meets you where you are!

We help folks:
🤍 Balance blood sugars
🤍 Support fertility while TTC
🤍 Navigate a healthy pregnancy

Whatever your goal, we’ll help you focus on the factors within your control so you can feel confident and supported every step of the way.

✨ Get started at the link in bio.
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10/29/2025

This weekend you might find yourself with extra Halloween candy around, whether from your kids haul or extra bags you bought. 🍬

Here’s your reminder: you don’t need to binge it OR toss it out.

Leftover candy can actually be a great way to practice mindful eating and balance!

SAVE these ideas for how to turn your leftover Halloween treats into more balanced, satisfying snacks! 🎃🍫
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