Hi there, I’m Imashi
My Story
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified diabetes educator trained in providing evidence-based clinical nutrition counseling to help you take control of your health through the food you choose to eat.
I love food! I love eating food, I love making food, and I love exploring new foods from different cultures and learning the history behind these ingredients and flavors. I am strong believer that all foods (with perhaps a few exceptions) can fit within a healthy diet for chronic disease management.
Nutrition can often be confusing - there is so much information and misinformation about what you should and should not eat constantly being shared, and it can be difficult to sift through all of this information and adopt long-lasting nutrition habits that bring about positive changes in your life.
My mission is to break down complex nutrition science into digestible bites of personalized nutrition recommendations and guide you to successfully reach your health and nutrition goals.
I started my journey toward becoming a dietitian when I moved from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bozeman, MT to pursue a college degree. Almost a decade later I find myself in Seattle, WA, working as a clinical dietitian and certified diabetes educator with a strong passion to use my knowledge and training to make our world a healthier place, one person at a time.
Why Brown Sugar Nutrition?
It’s pretty simple, actually.
First, I’m Brown. I have experienced personal frustrations with how nutrition practice has historically been white-centric, which means many nutrition resources and education tools available are developed based on traditional Western foods and eating habits. I want to acknowledge that there is more than one “right way of eating” and make sure that I honor your food values and food culture when providing nutrition recommendations and education.
Second, sugar is getting a lot of bad press these days, but what a lot of us fail to realize is that all carbs contain sugar (including the healthy ones with tons of fiber). I want to highlight how some carbs can be part of a healthy plate to help prevent and manage chronic disease .
Lastly, I’m a registered dietitian, aka a nutrition expert!
Why should you work with me?
My Approach
I practice evidence-based nutrition. All of the information I share with you and recommendations I make are those supported by scientific research.
Everyone is unique and has their own food preferences and health beliefs. I will work with you to understand what works best for YOU. Client-centered care will allow me to provide you with personalized nutrition therapy to help you meet your health goals.
I do not believe in shortcuts and quick fixes. If you choose to work with me, I will help you make sustainable behavior changes that yield long-lasting positive health outcomes. I require a commitment from you to put in the work needed as I can only guide you and cannot promise overnight results.
My Qualifications
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES). To become a MS, RDN, CDCES:
I obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, WA. Go Huskies!
I completed my dietetic internship (1200 hours of supervised nutrition practice) through the UW, at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle/King County Public Health WIC, UW Dining, and Edelman PR Firm.
I obtained 1000+ hours of diabetes care experience and passed the board certification examination for diabetes educators.
I have professional experience working as a clinical dietitian in multiple 300+ bed acute and critical care hospitals as well as a Telehealth company and as a retail dietitian in a grocery store .
I am a nutrition advisor for Healthline, where I review their online content for nutrition accuracy. Check out my profile here.
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