Meet Megan Wallace
Coming Together in Healthy Eating
Hi! I'm Megan, Registered Dietitian of Sprout Nutrition.
As a mom of three, I know the value and strength in coming together as a family, especially in the way we share a meal.
I am no stranger to the challenges that come with work-life balance and keeping small children alive. I always lean on my education background to support my practice, but I have a wealth of practical and real-life experience when it comes to feeding a family with less stress (can't guarantee less mess).
The whole family is connected, like the root system of a family of trees. The way we nourish, grow and ground in how we eat as a family impacts the soil, nutrition and foundation of our little family unit. We are all connected. The way you eat, talk and feel about food and feeding will impact your household, the same way one of the kiddos meal preferences can impact how the rest of the family might eat!
With this in mind, I build nutrition plans that are nourishing, delicious, sustainable and realistic.
The Beginning
For years, I have served as a useful source for those seeking inspiration, help, or advice in food relationships.
I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I created Sprout Nutrition with the intention to empower others to build a positive and healthy relationship with food, honouring the connection between the body, mind and soul.
My desire to learn about food and eating healthy came from a broken place. I was 13. I struggled with an unhealthy body image that ultimately led me into a battle with bulimia. For a long time, I didn't know how to feed my body because I didn't accept the one I was given. Ironically, at the peak of my eating disorder, I was in school to be a Dietitian. What drew me to my profession is my strength to heal, the passion I have to help others do the same and the belief that feeding and eating can be healthful AND joyful at the same time.
Welcoming three little souls into my life (my kiddos) reaffirmed my drive to advocate, educate and inspire the way we feed and teach our children about food. My education has provided me with a bounty of information, but it has been my own journey, healing and connection with my clients that has guided me to where I am today.
fun facts about me
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fun facts about me ꕤ
I can't stand yellow bananas when they go brown. To me, the perfect banana has a hint of green!
When I was a kid, I took on a dare to suck a cup on my face for as long as I could. I ended up with a 'Homer Simpson' looking circular bruise around my mouth. It was mortifying.
If I could win a lifetime supply of one type of clothing, it would be athleisure - specifically Kit and Ace. Long live casual and comfy!
One thing I cannot live without are my kids. Well… that's three things. And coffee. Couldn't survive without my three kids and coffee.
One struggle I've had that has made me who I am is overcoming bulimia and body dysmorphia.
After becoming a mom, it's disturbing how little poop scares me now.
My favorite comfort food is homemade chicken pot pie.
One thing on my bucket list is to ride in a hot air balloon.
My Approach
My approach and values as an Individual and Family Nutrition Consultant are grounded in compassion. I take great care in understanding the why, how and what a healthy lifestyle feels like to you and your family.
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Individualized
While nutrition is a science, humans are incredibly diverse in terms of beliefs, behaviours and priorities. Whether working with families or individuals, creating plans and solutions to support each individual is the number one reason my clients see such high success rates.
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Holistic
What and how we eat is much more than the nutrients we consume. While it is my intention to build a nutrition plan that is balanced, I strive to ensure that all my recommendations are realistic and appealing to you. Together, we will create a plan that supports healthy changes in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual space.
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Sustainable
When building dietary plans, I always take the approach of sustainability. It's about being intentional with what you put in your body and having a plan that you can actually stick with so you can create long-term healthy habits.
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Fun
We are all worthy of enjoying life! That most certainly includes how you connect and socialize with others, which tends to be around food, because sharing food is love. The process of food relationship building can be fun and exciting. It's my intention to ensure you enjoy the journey and eat delicious, healthy meals in the process.
Ready to Work Together?
Feel free to reach out with questions or session bookings. Sessions can be conducted online or at my office in Edmonton, Alberta.
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