The Phytonutrient Dietitian
The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Virtual & In Person
Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and founder of Melissa’s Healthy Living. She combines cutting-edge science with practical, bite-sized changes to make healthier living enjoyable and attainable.
Known for her engaging and relatable style, Melissa helps audiences break through the noise of nutrition confusion and feel inspired to take action. From corporate wellness events to retreats and community workshops, Melissa creates dynamic experiences that leave people feeling informed, motivated, and ready to make meaningful changes for their health.
With over 20 years of experience, Melissa specializes in helping people navigate the complexities of healthy eating, from managing chronic diseases to optimizing energy, enhancing cognition, and aging gracefully.
Melissa uses relatable, real-life scenarios from years of counseling and teaching functional nutrition, weight management, vitamins and minerals, and other courses at several universities for over 15 years. She connects with audiences through actionable tips and an approachable, high-energy delivery.
Backed by her education, credentials, and hands-on experience, Melissa provides strategies rooted in science to help audiences thrive.
Every presentation is customized to meet the unique needs of your audience, whether they are corporate professionals, healthcare providers, or employees looking to embrace health changes.
Melissa has spoken to audiences ranging from intimate groups of 30 to large crowds of over 1,000, always creating a warm, approachable, and high-energy environment that connects with people where they are.
Melissa has advanced training and knowledge in phytonutrients, brain health, skin health, plant-based eating, and heart disease and diabetes treatment and prevention. She offers presentations on a wide variety of topics, including:
Dive deep into understanding what ultra-processed foods are, why they matter, and how to minimize their presence in your daily life. Learn easy, tasty, and fun ways to eat more real whole foods every day!
Break through the noise of trendy diets and discover how to create sustainable, nutrient-packed meals that support overall wellness and longevity.
Learn how the power of phytonutrients can boost brain health, improve memory, and enhance cognitive performance.
Discover how to make food choices that are not only good for your body but also better for the planet. Get actionable tips to boost plant-based foods, decrease toxins, reduce waste, and choose eco-friendly options.
Uncover the surprising ways food and gut health can impact stress levels and learn how to create a diet that promotes mental clarity and resilience.
Learn time-saving tips and tricks to eat well, stay active, and maintain a balanced lifestyle, even with a packed schedule.
Don’t wait to rescue—teach people to swim. I believe in the power of prevention, giving you the tools and knowledge to navigate challenges, take control of your health, and build lasting well-being.
– Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE
We work with registered dietitians and nutrition scientists to provide nutrition education and healthy eating tips to help create future healthier generations through good nutrition. Melissa’s Healthy Living does not provide medical advice, medical nutrition therapy, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.
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