Who Am I?

Welcome! I’m Arati (Ar-th-ee), a registered dietitian (RD) and founder of Global Plate Nutrition (GPN). I created this practice to offer nutrition care that reflects the world we actually live in: diverse, multicultural, and deeply influenced by our mental and emotional wellbeing. Inspired by my experiences, my mission is to help you feel nourished, confident, and supported in your everyday life.

As a dietitian specializing in psychiatric nutrition and culinary nutrition, I support adults with eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and anyone seeking a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food. My philosophy blends evidence-based science, cultural awareness, and non-diet care, helping you nourish yourself confidently using foods that feel familiar, comforting, and meaningful to you.

My own experiences exploring global cuisines have shown me how food connects us across cultures, shapes traditions, and influences wellbeing.

This practice is the culmination of my curiosity about nutrition science and fascination with food anthropology, bringing together the knowledge, experience, and passion that guide my work every day.

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Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science - North Carolina State University, 2018

  • Master of Science in Nutrition Science - Meredith College, 2020

  • Dietetic Internship - The Cleveland Clinic, 2021

Credentials:

  • Registered Dietitian(RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration, 2021

Working Experience:

  • Eating Disorder PHP/IOP Program

  • Private Practice Counseling Center

My Specialties

Mental Health Nutrition

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Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating

Support for emotional eating, binge eating, restrictive eating, and other disordered eating patterns. Together, we work on addressing nutrition deficiencies, improving your relationship with food, body image, and overall wellness.

Mood & Stress Support

Nutrition strategies to support mental well-being and help manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, OCD, and other mood-related concerns. Focus on foods and habits that promote balance, resilience, and overall mind-body health.

Gut/Brain Axis Support

Personalized nutrition guidance that supports the vital connection between your gut and brain—the foundation of mental health nutrition. By improving digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut health, we help enhance mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Mindfulness/Intuitive Eating

Learn to tune into your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, develop a balanced approach to eating, and build a positive, non-restrictive relationship with food.

Cognitive Function & Focus

Nutrition strategies to support memory, attention, and overall brain performance, helping you feel mentally sharp and energized throughout the day.

Metabolic & Hormone Nutrition

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PCOS

Personalized nutrition strategies to address the hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory roots of PCOS. We focus on balanced blood sugar, reducing symptoms like fatigue, cravings, and irregular cycles, and supporting long-term hormonal health with realistic, sustainable habits—not restriction.

Blood Sugar Management

Nutrition support to stabilize blood sugar, improve energy, and reduce cravings. We focus on balanced meals, sustainable habits, and understanding how food, stress, sleep, and movement all influence your glucose patterns. Ideal for insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, or anyone looking to feel more steady throughout the day.

Cardiometabolic Health

Nutrition guidance designed to support heart health, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and overall metabolic function. We emphasize enjoyable, sustainable eating patterns that help reduce inflammation, protect long-term health, and strengthen your body’s cardiovascular system.

Weight Management & Body Composition

A supportive, non-restrictive approach to changing body composition, improving metabolic health, and building nourishing routines that last. We focus on individualized nutrition, behaviors, and mindset—not dieting—to help you feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to your body’s needs.

Thyroid & Adrenal Function

Targeted nutrition strategies to support thyroid health, hormone balance, and your body’s stress-response system. We explore nutrient status, digestive patterns, and lifestyle factors that influence fatigue, metabolism, mood, and resilience—helping you feel more grounded and energized.

Lifestyle & Culinary Nutrition

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Grocery & Meal Planning

Learn how to grocery shop with clarity and purpose—no overwhelm. We’ll create simple meal plans, explore budget-friendly options, and build a system that helps you stay nourished throughout the week without stress or rigid rules.

Kitchen & Cooking Skills

Build confidence in the kitchen with practical guidance on meal prep, basic cooking techniques, flavor-building, and creating balanced meals you actually enjoy. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to make nourishing eating easier, faster, and more intuitive.

Culturally Inclusive Nutrition

Nutrition care that honors your cultural food traditions, flavors, and cooking methods. Instead of replacing your foods, we work with them—making space for your identity, heritage, and preferences while supporting your health goals sustainably.

Plant Based

Support for fully plant-based, mostly plant-based, or plant-forward eating styles. We focus on balanced nutrient intake, practical meal ideas, and making plant-based eating flexible, satisfying, and accessible—no perfection required.

Integrative Nutrition

An approach that connects the science of nutrition with everyday lifestyle factors—such as stress, sleep, digestion, and environment—to support the client’s overall well-being. This specialty emphasizes education, sustainable habit change, and whole-person care.

Inflammation & Digestive Support

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Gut Health & Digestive Health

A comprehensive approach to improving digestion, restoring balance in the gut, and reducing symptoms like bloating, gas, reflux, constipation, or IBS. We work to rebuild a healthier gut environment—supporting nutrient absorption, comfort, and overall well-being.

Inflammation Management

Nutrition strategies to help reduce chronic inflammation, support cellular health, and improve energy and overall well-being. We focus on identifying triggers, balancing your plate, and building habits that help your body feel calmer and more resilient.

Immune Support Nutrition

Guidance to strengthen your immune system through nourishing foods, key nutrients, gut support, and lifestyle practices. Ideal for those wanting to improve overall resilience, reduce frequent illness, or support recovery during higher-stress periods.

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