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Lauren Mehta

Registered Dietitian

Lauren Mehta, MS, RD, LD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian (RD) who is passionate about helping others improve their health. She believes small, consistent and sustainable diet and lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on overall wellness and be an important part of managing and preventing chronic disease.

She advocates for better health through nutrition education using a non-diet approach and believes in focusing on which foods to eat rather than which foods not to.

She believes everyone is unique. Each patient’s nutrition plan incorporates individual circumstances such as work and family situations, cultural preferences, time constraints, cost and taste. Patients learn how to eat more whole, minimally processed foods and make better diet decisions for their lifetime.  

Lauren resides in Atlanta with her family. She has two young children who keep her on her toes - and busy with lots of laundry.

Training & Experience

Lauren has nearly 20 years of clinical nutrition and counseling experience with a wide variety of patients from all over the globe.

Prior to starting her nutrition practice, Lauren was the lead dietitian at NYU’s Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center for over 10 years, working closely with a team of healthcare providers improving the health of people with Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Renal Disease, Pulmonary Disorders, and pre-/post- Transplant, amongst others.

Lauren also worked remotely as a senior RD for NYU’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center after relocating to Atlanta. She was designated with the training and onboarding process of new RDs, updating staff Diabetes Management Protocols across several NYU locations, delivering staff in-services, and serving as an interim RD providing nutrition counseling to the patients in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program.

Through her experience at NYU, Lauren is uniquely positioned to navigate complex health issues and coordinate care with a patient’s medical care team.

Education

Lauren holds a Masters Degree from NYU in Clinical Nutrition.

She is accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and completed her Dietetic Internship in 2008 after graduating from Penn State in 2007.

She is licensed to practice in the stats of Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Connect with a Nutrition Expert that gets to know you.

Lauren takes a truly individualized approach with everyone. She believes success comes from meeting you where you are.

She will take her time to get to know you, your lifestyle, your likes & dislikes, and current challenges in your path.

Through ongoing conversation, you will create a plan together .

There are no strict diets.

Depending on your goals, Lauren will guide you towards a healthier eating style and work with you to create new habits.

Ongoing feedback and communication during this partnership is essential for long-term success.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Includes all things cardiac:

    • High Cholesterol

    • Dyslipidemia

    • Hypertension

    • Heart Attacks

    • Cardiovascular Surgeries

    • Heart Failure

    Suitable for all adults no matter your medical history.

    Learn how to lower your cardiac risk and improve heart health through food.

  • Newly diagnosed with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes and don’t know where to start?

    Already managing your Diabetes but looking to improve your diet and A1c?

    Learn how to control and prevent Diabetes through simple diet changes and a non-restrictive eating plan.

    • IBD: Chron’s & Colitis

    • IBS-c, IBS-d

      • Bloating, gas

      • FODMAPs

    • Reflux/GERD

    • Post-surgical GI support

      • Colectomy/colon resection

      • Ostomy

    • Enteral Nutrition (feeding tubes)

  • Nutrition needs change with aging.

    Lauren can help ensure your nutrient needs are met to maximize your feeling of wellbeing and reduce your risk of some common challenges:

    • Weight Loss: sarcopenia/malnutrition

    • Weight Gain

    • Decreased mobility and ability to prepare meals

  • Have Lauren examine your diet & lifestyle habits to ensure your nutritional needs are met during this time.

  • Nutrition plays a critical role in proper healing after any type of surgery.

    Rebuilding lean body mass and improving strength are both reliant on good nutrition habits.

    Also - the side effects from anesthesia and pain medications can significantly impact your gut.

    Learn how to fill in the gaps of your recovery to help get you back on your feet.

    • Laparoscopic & Open Abdominal Surgeries

      • Appendectomy (appendix)

      • Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)

      • GYN surgeries (endometriosis, fibroid removal, hysterectomy, etc.)

      • Diastasis Repair

      • Bariatric Surgery (weight loss surgery)

      • Oncology Surgeries

    • Orthopedic surgeries

      • Knees, hips, etc.

  • With two young kids of her own, Lauren is intimately familiar with the wild ride of pregnancy and post-partum.

    Get nutrition advice for family planning, guidelines for a healthy pregnancy, and breastfeeding nutrition support.

    Learn how to manage Gestational Diabetes while still satisfying cravings and meeting the needs of you & your baby.

    Get the support you need during the unique and challenging Post-Partum experience. Ensure your own needs are met while caring for your baby and helping you feel like yourself.

    • CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease, all stages)

    • ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease, includes dialysis)

  • Learn how to safely lose or gain weight on your journey to optimal health.

    Lauren’s methods are rooted in lifestyle changes and not in diets or quick fixes. She believes healthy weight changes can be a byproduct of lifestyle changes.

  • Working with a Dietitian is key to maintaining adequate nutrition while on a GLP-1.

    When starting a GLP-1, lifestyle management remains a key focus to help maintain a goal weight in the event the medication is discontinued for any reason (cost, side effects, change of heart).

    We will work together to ensure nutritional needs are met and foundational eating is in place.

  • For those who would like to improve their eating habits or simply feel better.

Services

Please note:

Lauren does not see patients with eating disorders or any pediatric patients.

For optimal care, reach out to an RD who specializes in these populations.

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