Diane Machcinski M.Ed., R.D.
is the Director of A+ Nutrition, a personalized nutrition counseling service. She specializes in an individual approach to healthy eating and meal planning. Individual and group counseling is available for clients requiring Medical Nutrition Therapy (modification for diets for specific disease - diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, etc). Diane works well with a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She provides effective, goal-centered learning.
Diane is the recipient of the 2010 California Dietetic Association's Dolores Nyhus Award (the highest award given to a California Dietitian for outstanding contributions to the field), 2004 California Dietetic Association's Distinguished Service Award (the 2nd highest award given to a California Dietitian) and also the 2000 recipeint for excellence in private practice, business and communication. A leader in her field, Diane is well recognized by her peers in San Diego, in California and nationally.
Professional Career:
Diane Machcinski
Private practice for 15 years
Chief Clinical Dietitian at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA
Clinical Dietitian at Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Ohio
Program Manager for San Diego County Community Health Services
Education:
Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelors Begree in Education
University of Toledo
Eating Soon? Take Meallogger with You!
Try the easy and personal nutrition coaching service from Meallogger. Were you ever dining at your favorite restaurant and thought, what would my dietitian think of this meal? Using the Meallogger service is like having your dietitian at the table, too.
1. Create a Photo Food Journal with your smart phone or digital camera.
2. Nutrition Advice Based on Your own Meals.
3. Pictures mean results.
See services for more information.
Pre-Paid Package: Email or contact the Registered Dietitian
Email or contact the Registered Dietitian up to 5 times a month.
Reducing and Replacing Saturated Fat in your meals.
Lower your intake of saturated fats and replace them with healthier fats. Eat less meat--keep to 6 ounces daily and buy non-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese. Read more in the newsletter below.
Videos
Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers
How to make Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers Video. Veggie Burgers are a nutritional alternative to beef burgers. Many people don't think of making their own veggie burgers but they are really easy to make at home. Click to watch the video
Portion Control - Dessert
You can still have a healthy dessert with just a few tips on portion control. Enjoy! Click to watch the video
PartnerLinks
Food & Health Communications
Food & Health Communications is a private publisher dedicated to creating fun, engaging nutrition education materials for professionals and teachers to make a difference in their clients' lives.
Judy Doherty
SGO Fitness
Works with the Biggest Loser Club. Owned by a husband and wife team, Sean and Sarah have boot camps conveniently located throughout San Diego. Great prices and personality plus with the punch of fun while exercising. First Class free. See their videos.
Sean Gogarity, ACE- CPT, Tel (619) 300-6821
Antioxidant Newsletter
Description of the what, where and how to eat more foods high in aging slowing antioxidants.
Click here to download
Healthy Holiday Tips
Eleven (11) proven healthy holiday tips to help you avoid weight gain, enjoy the food and company and the holidays. Enjoy!
Click here to download
Probiotics
Are you one of the 62% of Americans who are uncertain about what probiotic foods are? Where to find them and which ones are the best for your health?
Click here to download
Dietary Guidleines for Americans 2010 Reducing and Replacing Saturated Fats.
Did you ever wonder what saturated and unsaturated mean on the label? Read more to learn if your favorite Jumbo Chocolate Chip cookies are raising your cholesterol.
Click here to download
