Ruth Chipps
MS, RDN, CD, LD
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Ruth Chipps, MS, RDN, CD, LD, is a seasoned nutrition expert and self-proclaimed “gut health geek” who is best known for encouraging her patients to “eat the rainbow” and “make every morsel count.”
Ruth has a nutrition degree from San Diego State University and a master’s degree from Georgia State University. She’s a registered dietitian and former national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Her mission is to inspire others through personalized nutrition and purposeful living. She’s passionate about teaching healthy (and tasty) cooking methods and advancing Food as Medicine initiatives. While directing nutrition services for a chain of wellness centers in Atlanta, Ruth was a frequent guest on CNN and received Georgia’s “Recognized Dietitian of the Year” award.
A Wisconsin native, Ruth enjoys spending time on her “green” rooftop garden cultivating vegetables (pulling weeds), cooking outdoors and hiking through the bluffs of Southeast Minnesota’s Driftless Zone with her husband.
Connect directly with Ruth by creating a Healthie account. Creating an account on Healthie is simple. Once you're in, you can schedule an appointment, chat with a dietitian, create goals, track your progress, and so much more.
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To contact Ruth, call her at 515-695-3610 or email her at [email protected].
Services
Dietitian Discovery Session
Are you looking to improve your personal health or the health of your family? By scheduling this complimentary session, you will meet your Hy-Vee registered dietitian and learn about the services offered and what package is the perfect fit for you to start your wellness journey.
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Hy-Vee Healthy You Subscription
The Hy-Vee Healthy You subscription provides exclusive access to a wide variety of dietitian and wellness services, so you can create a customized plan that works for YOUR lifestyle. Access everything from Short & Sweat fitness videos and personalized dietitian consultations, to wellness classes, freezer meal workshops and more!
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Nutrition Counseling
Are you looking to revamp your eating habits, achieve your wellness goals, or manage a specific health condition? Our Hy-Vee dietitians are here to guide you every step of the way in a personalized nutrition counseling session.
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On-Demand Nutrition Store Tours
Hy-Vee dietitians will help you navigate the aisles on this virtual store tour. Plus, get shopping tips and product recommendations to help add more nutrition to your cart based on the following topics:
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