Compassionate Nutrition Support for the LGBTQ+ Community in the St. Louis Area (Missouri & Illinois)
St. Louis Area residents who need nutrition advice can turn to a dietitian for assistance.
The journey of transitioning requires a personalized nutrition plan to support your health and well-being. Food serves as an essential tool for care through all stages of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) initiation and surgical preparation and during the physical and emotional transitions of gender transition.
The weight-inclusive non-diet approach at Branz Nutrition Counseling centers on food-related feelings, body support, and life integration instead of focusing on weight or number-based measures.
Why Nutrition Care Matters During Transition:
What Inclusive Nutrition Support Looks Like:
We know from both research and experience: LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk for disordered eating, body image struggles, and barriers to accessing compassionate healthcare.
Too often, folks in our community delay or avoid care because past experiences have been dismissive—or even harmful.
We focus on providing flexible guidance that eliminates the need for strict dietary rules and avoids labeling food as good or bad. A balanced eating pattern involves:
How a Dietitian Can Help During Gender-Affirming Care:
The purpose of our work does not involve providing standardized eating plans to clients. Our team works to:
Nutrition should be a source of support during transition rather than a source of additional stress because it helps your body match your identity. Our team of dietitians provides inclusive and affirming nutrition care to clients throughout the St. Louis region. At Branz Nutrition Counseling, we offer Inclusive Care for Every Body
Achieve food freedom with outpatient nutrition counseling in the St. Louis Area. Online and in-person appointments are available with expert dietitian nutritionists.
