Hi, I’m Chelsea! I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Nashville, TN, and a fellow food lover with years of experience helping people like you create simple, nutritious meals. Growing up in a family of eight, I learned the importance of budget-friendly meal prep and planning firsthand. My parents were experts at crafting balanced, delicious meals, and they passed down their invaluable tips and tricks to me.
When I graduated from college and began cooking on my own, I quickly realized three things:
- Groceries can be expensive.
- Most recipes are designed for multiple servings.
- Food spoils quickly, especially when cooking for just 1-2 people.
I found myself spending too much on groceries and wasting food that went bad before I could eat it. As a recent college grad in a new city, I was on a tight budget and knew something had to change.
I dove into meal planning, recipe testing, and researching methods to prepare and store food effectively. Over the past eight years as an RD, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge and now I’m excited to share all my tips and tricks with you!
Meet Chelsea LeBlanc: Your Go-To Nutrition Expert for Meal Prep Ideas:
Chelsea LeBlanc is an award-winning registered dietitian, media personality, recipe developer, and nutrition expert based in Nashville, TN. With a virtual private practice, Chelsea specializes in helping career-driven women plan and prep quick and easy meals on a budget. Her insights and expertise are frequently featured in top media outlets, including Eat This, Not That!, Well + Good, MSN, and Eating Well.
Expertise and Experience:
With a diverse background that includes clinical practice focused on heart health, outpatient nutrition counseling, and health coaching for diabetes prevention, Chelsea brings a wealth of experience to the table. She is dedicated to reducing food waste through sustainable meal planning and preparation, guiding her clients to make mindful decisions that enhance both nutrition and flavor.
Her accomplishments include being honored as Nashville’s Young Dietitian of the Year and her role as a Unilever Agent of Change.
To obtain her education in nutrition, she completed a Dietetic Internship through the Coordinated Program at the University of Alabama and Didactic Program in Dietetics at The University of Alabama. Becoming an RDN requires the completion of 1,000 supervised practice hours and the passing of the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s dietetic registration exam. To maintain the RDN credential, a registered dietitian must complete 75 continuing education hours every five years. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Additionally, she holds a Minor in Business from the University of Alabama.
In her free time, Chelsea loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends, traveling across the globe, hitting the pavement for a good run, and discovering delicious bites at new restaurants.
For the latest updates and, nutrition tips + recipes, connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @chelsealeblancrdn. She can’t wait to get to know you!
