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Nutrition Support With A Cultural Dietitian
Most people pay $0 out of pocket for our counseling services with insurance like BCBS, Aetna, and United Healthcare. We serve clients in Raleigh and across North Carolina via Telehealth.
- Pre-diabetes and Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Weight Concern
FSA/HSA
Self-Pay/without insurance
Nourish Your Body Without Giving Up Your Culture.
Online Nutrition Counseling
Area Specialties
- Pre-diabetes, Diabetes: Type 1 &2, Insulin Resistance, Weight Concerns
- High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Pain/Inflammation, Chronic Fatigue
- Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Lack of Focus/ADHD and Disordered Eating.
- Digestive Health: Gut Imbalances, Constipation, Bloating, Heartburn, Irritable Bowels, Chronic Diarrhea, Food Allergies.
- Preventive Care: Men’s health, Women’s health, Kids and Teens Nutrition for Development.
- Sports Nutrition: Nutrition Education for kids and teens who play soccer, basketball and other sports.
100% judgement-free and culturally rooted.
Whether you’re African, Caribbean, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Caucasian, I help you improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and overall wellness.
Welcome to Illuminate Cultural Nutrition and Wellness. I am here to help you nourish your body without you giving up the flavors, traditions, and cultural foods that make you who you are. By focusing on food as medicine, I help people reduce their A1C levels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and weight concern while still enjoying prepared traditional foods. Whether you are American, Caribbean, African, Asian, or someone who loves and values cultural eating:
- I meet you where you are with compassion, respect, and zero judgement
- Your culture is not the problem. Your food is not the enemy. Working together will guide you to make changes that best fit your health needs.
What To Expect
- Schedule your free 15 minute call
We will cover specific health goals; you’ll get to ask questions and schedule your first initial nutrition appointment.
2. Meet with your Cultural Nutrition expert
One-on-one nutrition counseling (Virtual appointments). Schedule follow-up visits.
3. Take steps to improve your health, create new habits and get results
Receive nutrition education, accountability, and encouragement personalized to your health needs. Medical nutrition therapy and education during follow-up visits. Apply the information for the best results.
Why Choose A Cultural Dietitian?
I Respect Your Cultural Roots
No shaming. I help you build healthier habits around the foods you know and love.
My approach focuses on people from different cultural and health experiences, including the challenges and the strengths.
I Listen First
Your story matters and so do your traditions, health goals, and barriers.
I Believe in Sustainable, Real-Life Wellness
Small, steady, consistent steps that fit your lifestyle and keep you connected to who you are.
Services
- One-on-One Nutrition Counseling (convenient online visits)
- Ongoing support and follow-ups
- Cultural/Ethnic/Traditional Food Education
- Medically Tailored In-Home Cooking Classes and Grocery Tours (Triangle Area, North Carolina Only)
- Virtual Online Grocery Tour Services
- Workshops & Speaking Engagements (Traditional/Ethnic/Cultural Food Focus)
- Nutrition Education for Youth Sports and Healthy Development
- Supplements and Edible Herbs Education
My Approach
- Personalized and Cultural Food Preferences
- Medical Nutrition Therapy and Education
- I help you set clear goals tied to your labs and diagnosis
- Functional and Holistic Health
- Provide nutrition support as a lifestyle over quick fixes
- I encourage people I work with to enjoy the taste and flavor of the foods that fit their health needs!
Online Nutrition Counseling
My name is Willande Unelus, dietitian and Cultural Nutritionist
Moin Pale Kreyòl Ayisyen. Rele’m nan Telephone: 910-290-6479, pou plis enfòmasyon.
Testimonials
“Thank you for listening to me and helping me. I appreciate your wealth of knowledge.” LJ
“Ever since I started meeting with you, I’m eating better and I’m starting to gain the weight I’ve lost. You explain things to me in more details, which helps me apply them better.” SL
“Thank you for helping me improve my digestion, I’m less bloated and am able to enjoy more food.” CL
When I meet with you, you help me so much. You have a lot of knowledge about nutrition, and you make things easier to understand and apply.” Louis
Ready to Start?
Change your life today.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing a condition for years, nutrition therapy can make a meaningful difference.
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CONTACT US
Phone: 910-290-6479 (call or text)
Email: [email protected]
We are based in North Carolina, but also provide nutrition services in Florida, New Jersey, Illinois, and other states.