Michelle Kuster, RD, LD, is your Burlington Hy-Vee dietitian. Michelle received her Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University. She also completed her dietetic internship through Iowa State University, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center and the Iowa Veterans Home. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) and Iowa Dietetic Association. Michelle is here to help you with all your nutrition needs! She has a special interest in counseling for diabetes management, weight management and eating disorders. Her approach is to work at each individual client’s pace to make personalized, sustainable changes in nutrition and eating behaviors. Contact Michelle for supermarket tours, meal planning assistance, counseling, community events and more!
Contact Michelle at mkuster@hy-vee.com or call 319-753-1616.
Services Include:
Burlington Hy-Vee Dietitian’s E-Newsletter – FREE Ongoing
Sign up to receive monthly nutrition news from your Burlington Hy-Vee dietitian. Michelle will share the latest nutrition news, her event calendar and the HealthyBites newsletter. To subscribe, e-mail Michelle at mkuster@hy-vee.com and ask to be added to the newsletter. You can also sign up in the store by inquiring at Customer Service.
Personal Shopping Assistance – FREE By appointment
Struggling with what to put in your shopping cart? Make an appointment with your Burlington Hy-Vee dietitian, Michelle Kuster, to take an aisle-by-aisle tour of the supermarket. The tour can be tailored to meet your specific needs, including diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten-free, low-sodium or weight management.
Group Supermarket Tours – FREE By appointment
Schedule a supermarket tour for a group of friends or your organization. Popular topics include heart health, diabetes, weight management, NuVal and other topics by request.
Personalized Nutrition Counseling - $50 per hour or $30 per half-hour or choose a package By appointment
Michelle is available for private nutrition counseling. She will help you develop a personalized nutrition plan for diabetes, weight management, heart disease, techniques for building healthy relationships with food and more. Inquire for more information.
Nutrition Counseling Packages:
Package 1: one 60-minute session and three 30-minute follow-ups: $120
Package 2: two 60-minute sessions and four 30-minute follow-ups: $200
Package 3: two 60-minute sessions and eight 30-minute follow-ups: $300
Package 4: five 60-minute sessions: $200
Package 5: ten 60-minute sessions: $400
Begin Lifestyle and Weight Management Program - $290 By appointment
Ten weekly sessions with your Hy-Vee dietitian to a healthier, happier you. Session 1 is 60 minutes, with 15- to 30-minute follow-ups. You'll learn about healthy portion sizes, NuVal, physical activity, disease prevention, healthy cooking, emotional eating and more! A Personal Health Assessment ($25 value) is included with the Begin program.
Personal Health Assessment - $25 By appointment
No time to get to the doctor's office? Your Hy-Vee dietitian is here to help! In less than 20 minutes, you can have your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI) checked. Michelle will explain your results and provide suggestions on how to improve your numbers, if necessary.
Community Nutrition Programs - $50 per hour or $25 per half-hour By appointment
Want to learn more about a nutrition topic? Schedule Michelle for a presentation for your organization. Community programs can be designed for the group's interest. Popular presentation topics include NuVal, cholesterol-removing foods, portion distortion, super foods, diabetic-friendly foods and more! Recipes, nutrition handouts and samples are always provided! Contact Michelle for more information.