About Me
Hi, I'm Theresa Gentile
Growing up on cibo italiano fatto in casa (homemade Italian food), I knew how I wanted mealtimes with my family to look and feel, but I found myself struggling to do this for my family when we’re all so busy! I had to adjust my recipes (but not my standards) to keep mealtimes tasty, happy, quick and, most importantly, healthy. And that’s what I do here and for my clients. I hope you find inspiration and evidenced based nutrition information here while juggling your own full plate.
A Little About Me
- There isn't a day where I don't have a sweet treat
- I'm recently a dog mom
- I love playing tennis. I played doubles with my best friend in high school & now love playing with my hubby.
- I hate peas. Always have.
My Core Values
All Foods Fit
Recognizing that food is central to life, I guide my clients to approach it with respect, enabling them to enjoy meals without feelings of deprivation. Balance and moderation are central to my approach.
Habit Change is Paramount
Our daily habits shape our health outcomes. To effectively lose weight or manage conditions like high cholesterol, prediabetes, or hormonal imbalances, it’s essential to adopt and consistently practice new behaviors until they become ingrained habits that support our well-being. Sustainable change arises from intentional, repeated actions that align with our health goals. Small changes add up!
Healthy Food Can Taste Good
This is a quote of my husband’s and he’s been instrumental in helping me infuse love into my cooking. Together, we’ve created family meals that are both nutritious and delicious. From the very beginning, I’ve fostered a positive atmosphere around food with my daughters, making mealtimes joyful and peaceful experiences we all cherish.
I’m a big believer in the power of family meals to reduce mealtime stress and support kids in developing a healthy relationship with food.
There’s No One-Size-Fits-All
Everyone’s approach to eating and experiences with food are different. Together, we’ll identify strategies that resonate with you, ensuring that your nutrition plan is tailored to support your well-being and lifestyle.
About and Professional Bio
Theresa Gentile, MS, RDN, CDN believes you can overcome negative thoughts about food and weight, be a role model of health for your family, and make mealtimes peaceful again. Even when things get busy, diets are not a way of life. Theresa will help you change your habits for a lifetime while maintaining a sense of peace and presence in all aspects of your life.
Theresa jumped into the field of nutrition after learning of the inextricable link between diet and health. After a high school chemistry class coupled chemistry and cooking with nutrition, she knew she found her passion! But, also loving psychology, she first took many psychology courses until deciding on majoring in health and nutrition and integrating the two.
With over 19 years in nutrition, Theresa offers individual and group counseling at her private practice in Brooklyn, NY, and specializes in home enteral nutrition at Maimonides Medical Center. Theresa earned her Master of Science degree at CUNY Brooklyn College and completed her Dietetic Internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, having been quoted in over 100 articles and is a sought-out resource for evidenced-based, clear nutrition information.
Theresa is currently a delegate for the the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and, most recently, Public Relations co-chair. She formerly served as media rep for NYSAND, co-chair of the Cultural Foods Committee of the Greater NY Dietetic Association, and co-chair of the Private Practice Committee of the GNYDA. She received the Distinguished Dietitian of the Year Award from GNYDA in 2022.
Theresa has worked on the “Let’sMove!” campaign, led by First Lady Michelle Obama, to improve the nutrition of our nation’s children, conducting nutrition education classes in NYC public schools. She is also a former adjunct faculty member of the Health and Nutrition department at CUNY Brooklyn College.
Theresa also provides nutrition lectures to the public and other professionals. She regularly speaks at senior centers and has spoken for 1199 SEIU dietitians during National Nutrition Month numerous times.
She uses sound science and intuitive approaches to eating in her private practice and utilizes a lot of calendars and organizational tools at home. When she’s not out promoting local foods or playing tennis (and recently, pickleball), she’s in her kitchen testing out healthy recipes on her family.
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Happy Customers
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Years helping people be the healthiest version of themselves
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Nutrition Presentations & Workshops provided
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