Peggy Chen

About Peggy

I am a registered dietitian with 10+ years experience working with individuals who struggle with food insecurity and mental health. I grew up in a very traditional Chinese household where my parents earned minimum wage to support a family that included my grandparents. I understand the struggles of eating healthy while on a budget, having poor access to healthy foods, and having a hard time navigating the food aisles. Inflation (as well as shrinkflation) affects us all and life is hard enough as it is. Let me help you figure out what gluten-free means and whether or not a low FODMAP diet might help with your GI symptoms.

Approach to care

Food is such an important part of our lives. We think about it every day, often several times a day. It can give us energy or it can make us crash. It can be a great source of joy or it can cause extreme anxiety. It has the power to heal or harm. It is a form of self-care and how we communicate with loved ones. My role as a dietitian is to help you in your journey to better understand the power of good nutrition and how small changes can make a big difference. I believe in setting short-term goals, long-term goals, and having realistic expectations.

Your first session with Peggy

During our first session, we will get to know each other and work to build a rapport. I believe in getting to know you as a person and not just as a medical diagnosis or a collection of symptoms. Together, through patience and humor, we can explore areas of your diet that can be improved and work to make gradual, sustainable changes.

Location

📍 Brooklyn, New York

Education

B.S. in Food and Nutrition Sciences from Brooklyn College Dietetic Internship at Stony Brook University

Hobbies

Reading, cooking, baking, Pilates, hiking, taking care of my plants

Licenses and Certifications

CDN - Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist

RD - Registered Dietitian

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist