Hi, I’m Stephanie, founder of The Nourished Principles.
I earned a Master of Science in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition and a Master of Public Health from Tufts University. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech and I completed my Dietetic Internship at the Medical University of South Carolina. I am currently an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Public Health Association, American Society for Nutrition, Lowcountry Local First, and Women Entrepreneurs of Charleston.
If you would have asked my family what I would become when I “grew up,” I think a public health dietitian would have been the last thing on their list. I was one of the pickiest eaters you could ever imagine and rejected every vegetable until I was 20 years old. I found my niche in dietetics when I stumbled on my first nutrition course in college as part of my science major. Not only did I find the subject interesting, but the energy and passion my professors and classmates had was contagious. From that experience, I knew I had found my calling and couldn’t wait to share my love of nutrition and public health with others! I’m passionate about public health, food policy and child nutrition and I have worked in public health nutrition since 2012 in both the private and public sector.
“The nutrition presentation provided me with good, practical information. Stephanie was very knowledgeable and gave specific, actionable items I can incorporate into my daily life. The material was presented well and was easy to understand. The healthy eating practices mentioned in the presentation will allow me to make healthier and well-informed choices!”
- Corporate Wellness Nutrition Seminar Participant
Our Core Values
At The Nourished Principles, we incorporate our four core values into every partnership in order to further carry out our mission.
Creating healthy daily habits
We make choices about how we fuel our bodies each and every day. These choices have both short-term and long-term effects. When we choose nutrient dense foods, we can prevent or reduce the risk of chronic diseases. But nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle. Only when we incorporate nutrition, physical health and mental health into our daily habits do we become nourished individuals.
Ensuring healthy schools
With children spending over 1,000 hours at school per year, it is imperative that we make their school environment as healthy as possible. Physical activity and healthy eating should be top priorities for schools because healthier students are happier students –and most importantly, better learners. We believe that incorporating more physical activity into the school day, especially in the classroom, allows students to release energy and focus so that they are ready to learn. This, along with providing healthful foods in the cafeteria fuels students and enables them to reach their utmost potential.
Advocating for better policies
Local, state and federal policies that support healthy choices have profound impacts on the public. We believe health should always be one of the highest considerations when policies are created or implemented. We are determined to push decision makers, both elected or not elected, to prioritize nutrition and public health.
Getting communities on-board
Communities can encourage healthy habits in a variety of ways, from ensuring safe walking and biking routes to pursuing equal access to affordable, healthy foods. Our work has shown that when communities implement programs or adopt policies that are health-focused, the individuals that make up that community, and the community itself, are healthier and happier.
Now that you see what we’re all about, reach out and let’s get to work!
