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About McKel

Your space for mindful eating, balanced recipes, and building a positive mindset and relationship with food. Welcome to Nutrition Stripped®!

About McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN

McKel Hill Kooienga is the founder of Nutrition Stripped®, author of the Nutrition Stripped Cookbook, and creator of the transformative Mindful Nutrition Method™. Recognized as one of the “Top 20 Role Models” by Arianna Huffington, McKel is a leading voice in the field of mindful eating. Her educational content has reached millions globally, with features in Oprah.com, Women’s Health, Bon Appétit, Food Network, and more.

McKel’s Mindful Nutrition Method™ stands apart from quick-fix diets, offering a sustainable, step-by-step approach to balanced eating that helps people break free from diet obsession and build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. With over a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian, she has empowered thousands to achieve lasting food freedom and take control of their health.

“Food is far more than nourishment on a cellular level for our physical bodies. It’s also about honoring the many roles food plays in our lives such as enjoyment, pleasure, connection, experiencing tradition, social and cultural connection, and joy. Eating balanced and mindfully includes both sides of this spectrum.” — McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN Founder of Nutrition Stripped

Welcome!

At Nutrition Stripped, we empower you to create balanced, mindful eating habits for life!

Early in my journey, I struggled to find a way of eating that felt aligned with my body and lifestyle, and that I truly enjoyed. Through my personal experience and over a decade as a Registered Dietitian working with thousands of clients, I developed a 3-part method to help you cultivate a positive relationship with food and nourish yourself with joy.

Explore everything we offer to support your journey and follow @nutritionstripped on Instagram for inspiration and education.

With lots of gratitude,
McKel

Professional Background

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology and Dietetics, The Ohio State University
  • Master of Science Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, The Ohio State University
  • Masters Thesis: Dietitian Practitioners’ Knowledge, Behaviors, and Practices Regarding Dietary Supplements
  • RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and LDN Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
  • Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), training
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), training
  • Wellcoaches Behavioral Coaching, training
  • The Power Of Awareness by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, training
  • The Science and Art of Herbalism by Rosemary Gladstar, training
  • Well + Good Council
  • Long time student of mindfulness meditation
  • Awarded “Top 20 Role Models named by Arianna Huffington”, “Nominated Best Social Media In Health And Wellness by Shorty Awards”, “2018 Winner of the Women Of Influence, Entrepreneur by Nashville Business Journal”, “Best Food Blog 2017 by Nashville Lifestyles”