Lauren Furgiuele, MS, RDN, LDN
Hi! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Lauren, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Planting Roots Nutrition. While I started up my business in Asheville, I’m embarking on a new journey in Minneapolis, MN (wish me luck with the winters, y’all!). Some of my favorite things in life include matcha lattes, being quiet in nature, jamming out while cooking, laughing so hard it makes me cry, and a really good cocktail. Many assume as a dietitian that I am the “food police,” but it really just means that I’m super obsessed with learning and talking about the relationship between food and health with anyone that is willing to geek out with me. It also means I received a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics (aka nutrition) from Iowa State University, completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice internship in Illinois, and passed a national exam to become nationally credentialed through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. To fulfill my love for functional nutrition after some personal health experiences, I have also received my Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. I am 100% a lifelong learner and am constantly finding new programs and webinars to immerse myself in.
I want you to know that my number one mission is to empower you to confidently move forward in living a healthier life that is tailored to YOUR body’s individual needs.
Why is taking a tailored and individualized approach with each and every person super important? Well, take me for example. I am a woman. I have an autoimmune disease and PCOS. I take some targeted supplements and a medication that dictates when I can eat certain foods and nutrients. I love to exercise. I have a family history of high cholesterol. Dairy gives me dermatitis on my hands in the winter, but not in the summer. I can’t function on less than 8 hours of sleep. I find I get a little hangry if I go too long without eating, and as much as I want to, I just really don’t like kimchi. ALL of these things I just mentioned influence my personal nutrition approach and how I might go about getting there. There is not a good one-size-fits-all approach and there never will be!
If you think you’re ready to start moving forward in a positive direction with your own health, or even if you’re not sure, let’s schedule a free 20-minute discovery call today so that I can learn about your values and goals.
“I highly recommend Planting Roots Nutrition! Lauren is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable and empathetic. She cares so much about each of her clients and I felt so seen and taken care of as she guided me on my journey to make nutrition understandable and doable!
When I first saw Lauren, I had just been diagnosed with a thyroid condition and was feeling very overwhelmed with all of the foods that I suddenly was no longer supposed to eat. Lauren understood. She thoroughly asked questions and then spent time to help me understand my condition. Then guided me through an understandable plan which gave me confidence that I was supporting my body the best way possible. AND she made it fun and doable!
I went from feeling lost and confused in the world of food to feeling empowered, energetic and excited. Thank you Lauren for all that you have done for me.”
SCHOOLING, TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s in Dietetics - Iowa State University (2014)
ACEND Supervised Practice Internship - Iowa State University (2014)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (2015)
Lifestyle Coach for Diabetes Prevention Program - Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (2020)
Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine - University of Western States (2019-2021)
Nutrition Therapy for Fertility - Nutrition Plus (2022)
Integrative Fertility Methods Program - Perfect Fertility by Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, ND (2022)
Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy - Nutrition Plus (2022)
Funk’tional Nutrition Academy - The Funk’tional Nutritionist, Erin Holt (current)
“I was at a loss before connecting with Lauren at Planting Roots Nutrition. She was very knowledgeable and helped educate me on what my body needs while training and being an overall active person. Extremely easy to talk to and reach outside of scheduled meetings. I could really tell she wants what's best for me and my body. 11/10 would recommend her even if you're not struggling with nutritional needs. Left my 6 sessions really satisfied - fully energized and ready to take any physical challenge in my future!”