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As a Registered Dietitian led company, at Nutrition Stripped, our philosophy is rooted in educating you on how to make the best choice for yourself by nourishing with whole foods. We don’t offer calorie counts or macronutrient information for any of our recipes because, with our community and mission, it may hinder the true mission behind our recipes — to focus and learn to nourish yourself with nutrient-dense food, not by numbers.

Our food philosophy is also rooted in flexibility. Being able to make a plant-based recipe from Nutrition Stripped and add what you personally enjoy or what works for your lifestyle. With that level of flexibility, it would be impossible to calculate all the different ways to present the final dish.

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If you’re inspired by NS, a new blogger or nutritionist, or an up and coming blog/influencer/podcast host, thank you so much for the thought of having me involved with the work you’re bringing into this world. We get emails daily about engaging in these opportunities and if I said yes to them all I wouldn’t be truly doing my part in showing up fully for our mission.

At Nutrition Stripped, our company sells proprietary products (education programs, coaching, memberships, merch), and we also engage in sponsored collaborations to help support our efforts with our growing team, website, and other investments needed to make NutritionStripped.com a heavily free resource.

Nutrition Stripped upholds high integrity and high standards when working with advertisers and partners. This means we have a direct impact in key messaging that’s shared in the sponsored content—our sponsors do not influence the messaging we share.

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Who exactly is this program for?

This program is for anyone who is ready to shift from dieting and short-term goals and rather focus on long-term health and sustainable habits. This program is for those of you who would like something as personalized as possible so that your choices fit seamlessly into your life. 

How much time will it take to go through the course?

This is a self-paced course, so you can go at any pace you’d like. I recommend watching one section a week, which is about an hour long. Or we have the entire program as audio lessons so you can listen on your commute just like your favorite podcasts on the go!

Will I get lifetime access to this program?

If you are a Founding Member of The Method, yes. Otherwise, you will have access for 12-months, and for however long you are a Method Member after that initial 12-month period.

Health is a daily practice and this is program is something you’re going to build on overtime. You’ll be able to revisit as often as you’d like and move at a pace that feel right for you. When you join, you’ll also get automatic updates as they release, upgrade opportunities, and more to support you in your journey. 

What if I don’t have a lot of time to do the things that are normally required in a wellness program? 

You may be thinking that you really don’t have the time to put into watching all of the videos and putting into practice what you learn. This was one of the most common things I’ve heard from my clients over the years and with myself as well. We’re all incredibly busy and none of us have any extra time to spare, so I designed this program with that in mind. 

It’s completely go-at-your own pace and if you spend 1 hour a week watching the video lessons, you’ll have completed the program in just a few weeks. But you don’t need to finish the program to get started. You could watch just one lesson and begin implementing what you learned and it’s broken up in a way where the lessons and actionable steps are so simple, they can take less than 5 minutes a day, making it nearly impossible for you not to begin making changes. You get to choose how you take this program, but just know I covered all the bases to meet you where you are now. 

I’ve tried other programs in the past, will this work for me? 

Maybe you’ve tried other programs in the past and they haven’t worked for you, or they worked for a short period of time and you weren’t able to sustain it. Or you tried it for 30 days, you got “results” then the next 30 days it slipped away and you started to tell yourself to “get motivated” or “I just need to find the time again”. I can tell you something, this isn’t a plan, it’s not a diet, it’s not something that’s timestamped — this is a framework.

I created this framework using a combination of my personal experience, professional experience, feedback from clients, and nutritional and habit science to make it completely different to most of the other programs and plans you’re used to because I’ve seen so many times how much those don’t work. 

If a plan hasn’t worked for you in the past, this program was created specifically for you, so you could follow a specific process for designing your own way of eating and living that takes into consideration all of your unique needs and preferences. 

I follow a specific diet, like vegan or gluten-free, will I be able to use this program? 

Absolutely! The entire philosophy behind The Method by Nutrition Stripped is to make it completely unique to you and your lifestyle. If you’re lifestyle and nutrition include vegan of gluten-free diets, then you can apply the principles you learn in this program to your unique body and nutrition needs. 

I have a specific health condition that affects what I can eat, will this help? 

This is not for you if you’re relying on using this program to replace the 1-1 care of a health professional for a certain health condition that you have. This program is a fantastic program to: do by yourself if you’re not currently treating a health condition, or if you use in conjunction with your healthcare professional team if you do have a health condition.

Is this a diet or plan? 

This is not a diet or a plan! The Method is anti-diet and anti-plan, it’s a way of applying our 5×5 framework to your unique body and lifestyle. This is not for you if you want to follow a 30-day plan and diet. This is not for you if you don’t want to create long-term sustainable change. This is not for you if you’re not willing to be coachable, to learn, to do the work, and to practice these lessons unique to your body and lifestyle. 

I designed this to be drastically different than the plans or diets that you may be used to that force you into rigid rules and to dedicate all of your free time and mental energy into following the plan. This program is the opposite of that, focused on making small, meaningful changes over time that make it incredibly easy for you to add to your life. Not only that, this method grows with you as your life changes. 

We do offer a 1-month meal plan template within this program to help you understand how to create your own shopping lists, cooking plans, and meal prep ideas.

What results can I expect from this program?

This program is completely customized to you and the end result is creating a way of eating and living that supports you on a daily basis and is something you can maintain with ease for years.

Will I lose weight? 

This is not a diet or a plan, and we aren’t focused on losing weight. I don’t recommend weighing yourself. We’ll be focusing on non-scale wins — the way you feel, what your body is able to accomplish, and how much joy is present in your life. When you’re focused on fueling your body properly, this can contribute to weight loss for some people, while others who may have been under eating may gain weight. Others may simply stay the same. When you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs and you have balance in your life, your body will find a weight where it feels it’s best. If you’re solely looking to lose weight, this is not the program for you. If you thought you wanted to lose weight but you’re open to trying a new approach for caring for your body, then I encourage you to try this program. 

Is this an intuitive eating program or course? 

While Intuitive Eating is 1 of 25 elements of health we practice in The Method, this is not an intuitive eating-specific course. You will learn how to cultivate practices with nutrition, meal planning, cooking, healthy mindset and relationship with food and an overview of intuitive eating to support you in designing a way of eating that’s right for you. 

What does “intuitive” and “mindful” mean? 

What is intuition and what does it have to do with your habits around health and nutrition? A lot when it comes to the 5×5 Framework and in general living a life that’s more self-aware and connected to your body (mind-body). Intuition is a core knowing, it’s a connection and self-awareness. You can’t out-think your intuition because intuition is not thought-based, it’s feeling-based. As soon as you think you can explain your intuition, it’s not your intuition.

Self-reflection and practicing mind-body based strategies and techniques can help you tune into your intuition. We talk at length about these practices at Nutrition Stripped, from how to take care of yourself, setting boundaries, mindfulness strategies for your day, why diets don’t work, etc. Being self-aware, connected, and reflective are key areas to exercise your intuition in order to apply the 5×5 Framework in your life. 

Do you offer refunds? 

What do I do if I need additional support? 

While the course is comprehensive and self-guided, some people may feel they need additional support beyond what this program offers. When you go through the course, there are options for getting that additional support either through one-on-one coaching or a monthly accountability group. 

What Is The Stripped Reset?

The Nutrition Stripped Reset is a 21-day plan that teaches you how to support your body in the best ways possible from stress management, meal plans, recipes, goal setting, and learning how your body really detoxes. As a Registered Dietitian, I walk you through each step of this online program from showing you how to make these delicious recipes, teaching you how our body detoxes, myth-busting Q&A time, and more. Basically, it’s like you’re sitting in class (a fun one) learning about how your body works, how you can support yourself, and how to avoid all those juice cleanses and trends you’re seeing right now.

What’s Included?

• All printable and fillable materials, videos, land lectures are on online
• 21-day meal plan
• Bonus meal plan: “Digest Rest” day
• Whole food and delicious recipes
• Bonus recipes
• Resources to support you
• Four Cooking Videos (most popular recipes)
• Five Educational Videos
• Shopping Lists for each week
• Cooking Lists for each week
• How To Stock Your Kitchen
• How Much To Eat, portion guide
• Daily Checklist
• Goal Setting and Manifesting Your Health Vision
• Lifestyle Tips

What kinds of recipes are in the program? 

The recipes are very similar to the recipes you’d find on the NS blog – yet they contain foods known to support your body in the detoxification process.

Are the recipes vegan?

The meal plans are all gluten free, dairy free, and use only whole food ingredients. Some recipes contain eggs and nuts, but you can easily replace with flax eggs and seeds.

If you are paleo, many of the recipes have whole grains and legumes instead of meat, but you could easily sub these for meat to fit your diet. Again, the goal is to teach you how to plan meals and batch cook for yourself, so if you have a diet that restricts certain foods, you’ll learn how to make recipes work for you.

Is there nutrition information for each recipe? 

No. Because we urge flexibility and variety for each person based on their unique needs, it wouldn’t be resourceful or helpful to provide nutrition information for every variety. The good news is, you can easily enter them into a calorie/nutrition tracking software and figure that out, such as myfitnesspal.com Be sure you’re focusing on nourishing your body more than counting numbers.

What if I want more meal plans? 

Check out our best-selling Meal Planning program, you’re getting far more than just 16-weeks of meal plans, you’re getting the tools and strategies to implement for life. There are several meal plan services out there that will give you a different recipe for every week, but the goal of the MMP is to teach you how to meal plan for life. You can use the recipes and rotations over and over.

Is this is a weight loss program?

No, this is a method to support your body through whole foods that support what your body already does naturally, detox! It also gives you a lifestyle method to explore to support your mental and emotional health as well. As a Dietitian, I don’t give out cookie-cutter recommendations for nutrition planning and only help clients reach those very specific and individual goals when working 1-1 with us since everybody is different. If you’re looking for specific weight loss, weight gain, digestive healing, etc., sign up for a nutrition consultation here.

This is a digital program, which adheres to our digital product policy.

What Is The Program?

The Master Meal Planning program is a comprehensive online program that you can take in the comfort of your own home, during your commute, during your work breaks, or on the go.

Basically, it’s like you’re sitting in class (a fun one) learning about how to master meal planning. A tool you can use for life to help you reach your unique health goals, eat healthier and feel your best.

Class is in session, here’s what to expect:

• 7 educational videos from a Kitchen Tour to Bonus meal planning training
• 16 cooking videos with the most popular MMP recipes
• 7 classes from The Essentials to Meal Plans
• 43 lessons from Stocking Your Kitchen to the Top Meal Planning Tips
• 4 bonus introduction to meal planning training courses
• 100 exclusive whole food recipes
• Meal Plans organized into seasons
• Alternative shopping guides (i.e. vegan-friendly, kid-friendly, for two)
• Meal planning charts that are both fillable online and printable
• Cooking plans for each meal plan week
• Support on your journey with exclusive access to our private meal planning group (over 600 members and growing!)

What You’ll Learn:

• How to meal plan for the week, using this as a tool to build upon
• How to stock your kitchen including the pantry, freezer, refrigerator, and cabinets (utensils!)
• Learn tips, tools, and strategies I use with clients to help them stock their kitchen — from whole foods, pantry staples, to kitchen utensils that make healthy cooking much easier and delicious
• Additional cooking tips, cooking oils, how to store produce, and more
• How to utilize this meal planning guide as a tool to help you master meal planning for life!

What kinds of recipes are in the program? 

The recipes in the Meal Planning program are very similar to the recipes you’d find on the NS blog – all have whole food ingredients and are designed to nourish your body. They’re all very simple or able to be batch cooked ahead of time — also while reducing food waste, food costs, and being resourceful with your time. Think smoothies, soups, stir-frys, bowl meals, etc. They’re also easily modified for vegans, athletes, etc.

Are the recipes vegan?

The meal plans are all gluten free, dairy free, and use only whole food ingredients. Some recipes contain eggs and nuts, but you can easily replace with flax eggs and seeds.

If you are paleo, many of the recipes have whole grains and legumes instead of meat, but you could easily sub these for meat to fit your diet. Again, the goal is to teach you how to plan meals and batch cook for yourself, so if you have a diet that restricts certain foods, you’ll learn how to make recipes work for you.

Above all, lean on your support by asking the community in the NS Meal Planning Pros Facebook group. There are endless possibilities, variations, and additions that you can add to the meal plans to make it work for you.

Is there nutrition information for each recipe? 

No. Because we urge flexibility and variety for each person based on their unique needs, it wouldn’t be resourceful or helpful to provide nutrition information for every variety. The good news is, you can easily enter them into a calorie/nutrition tracking software and figure that out, such as myfitnesspal.com Be sure you’re focusing on nourishing your body more than counting numbers.

What if I want more meal plans? 

When you sign up for the Meal Planning program, you’re getting far more than just 16-weeks of meal plans, you’re getting the tools and strategies to implement for life. There are several meal plan services out there that will give you a different recipe for every week, but the goal of the MMP is to teach you how to meal plan for life. You can use the recipes and rotations over and over.

What if I get bored or need more variety? 

First up, always ask your community in the FB group, they have amazing ideas! Next, you can always mix and match the meal plans or ad your favorite dishes for variety. Each season has four rotations plus a Swap It List for extra flexibility so that you have the opportunity to become a pro at each rotation.

You can reuse meal plans, swap them around, or substitute with the Swap It List or your favorite recipes. If you get bored with the meals, just switch it up. Be sure to check your inbox for 30 tips on how to meal prep like a pro.

Is this is a weight loss program? 

No, this is a meal planning system, not a nutrition-specific meal plan. As a Dietitian, I don’t give out cookie-cutter recommendations for nutrition planning and only help clients reach those very specific and individual goals when working 1-1 with us since everybody is different. If you’re looking for specific weight loss, weight gain, digestive healing, etc., sign up for a nutrition consultation here.

This is a digital product and adheres to our digital product policy.

We hope you love everything you get from Nutrition Stripped!

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If you find it necessary to exchange any part of your order, please return the item(s), within 14 days of a delivery ship to 100 Taylor Street D5 Nashville, TN 37208 with your name, email address, and order number.

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Due to the digital and downloadable nature of the products, we do not offer refunds on digital guides, ebooks, memberships, programs, and online products of any kind with no exceptions.

We have the right to restrict access if suspected sharing of login information and sharing with multiple users, publically publishing materials, or sharing materials in any way.

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Like most companies who sell products, we often offer sales, promotions, and discounts.

Due to the nature of our digital products, we will honor price adjustments within 5 days of purchase, only. You must email our team at [email protected] with the request and share proof of the requested price adjustment.

Items purchased at full price within 5 days of being moved to a sale price are eligible for a store credit refund for the difference in price.

Refunds will be issued in the form of store credit, and cannot be applied retroactively. Your store credit never expires, and you will input your unique coupon code to deduct from your next purchase at checkout.

The number of appointments needed will vary greatly depending on your individual goals and needs. During your Initial Consultation, you will work with your Wellness Coach to determine a plan that will work best for you.

If you would like to briefly discuss your specific situation before scheduling your Initial Consultation, please schedule a 10-minute call with one of our Wellness Coaches here.

We do not accept health insurance for payment of services at this time, but HSA accounts may be used as long as they are through a normal payment system such as a credit card.

We offer discounted packages for bundled services over 3 and 6 month periods. You can find additional information on our Wellness Coaching services here.

As long as your HSA account is through a normal payment system such as a credit card, yes we take it.