Hi, I’m Rhyan {rye-ann}!
A vegan dietitian, nutrition writer, and two-time author. I founded Phoenix Vegan Dietitian in 2018. Here, you'll go from a plant-based newbie to a plant-based pro with easy recipes and nutrition tips.
My approach to nutrition is to make it easy, simple, and fun. Through trial and error, I cracked the code for eating vegan and hitting your nutrition goals, espcially with micronutrients like iron needs and I'm here to share it with you.
How We Got Here (Rhyan’s Version)
Once upon a time, I was an exclusive hamburger and french fries girlie. I'm from the midwset what can I say? At that time I felt constantly sluggish, and experienced quite a bit of weight gain, merp. I was studing nutrition, but not really putting anything into practice, until one night I watched Cowspiracy, a documentary about plant-based eating and its positive impact on the environment and everything clicked. I chose to go vegan overnight and the rest is history.
As a newbie to the vegan lifestyle, overwhelmed by the unfamiliar foods and recipes, I turned to classic comfort foods and restaurant-made foods. Little did I know, okay, maybe I knew a little, that this approach was not reaching its full potential. After three years in my nutrition degree program, it became clear how bad my eating habits had been.
Like most new vegans, I went from eating unbalanced meals with little fiber, low protein, not paying attention to micronurients and eating mostly beige foods. Which is not a sustaianble way to eat vegan and why I believe so many people don't stay vegan. You can do it wrong and if you aren't eating the right nutrients you won't feel good.
After all this I learned that eating vegan can be a breeze if you know what you’re doing. Which is what I hope to teach on this website.
How I Can Help You
With years of experience, a sprinkle of positive vibes, and a passion for creating a better world, I'm your go-to gal for all things vegan nutrition.
I've been featured in Women’s Health, Well+Good, Shape, and local TV, providing nutrition education for people all over the United States and beyond.
- Easy plant-based recipes and nutrition tips
- Recipe Development: Creating tasty vegan recipes is my jam!
- Meal Plans: Eat your best with meal ideas made by vegans for vegans.
- Professional Nutrition Writing: Deliver key nutrition messages to clients and consumers with a credible nutrition expert.
- Get your products quoted in the media (if applicable and a good fit!)
- Have me speak to a group about nutrition topics: I have great experience speaking on local news and TV.
Education
Georgia Southern University Dietetic Internship
Arizona State University Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
Awards and Certificates
Best of The Valley Phoenix Magazine, 2024 and 2023
Vegetarian Nutrition
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2018
Registered Dietitian
Commission on Dietetic Registration 2018
With Healthy Vibes,
Rhyan, RDN
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