Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, NASM-CPT - Verywell Fit Menu Verywell Fit Nutrition Weight Management Nutrition Facts Nutrition Basics Diets Meal Plans Meal Delivery Services View All News Fitness and Nutrition What to Buy How We Test Products Fitness Gear Nutrition Products Tools Recipe Nutrition Calculator Weight Loss Calorie Goal BMI Calculator Body Fat Percentage Calculator Calories Burned by Activity Daily Calories Burned Pace Calculator About Us Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Search Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, NASM-CPT Nutrition Consultant Expertise Nutrition and Fitness Education Fordham University , CUNY- Lehman College instagram Highlights Nicole is a registered dietitian and personal trainer with a passion for strengthening the connection between farm and fork to help individuals live their strongest, most vibrant lives. There are so many voices instilling fear in our food system and making promises of the next quick fix. I'm here to empower you to make the best choices to fuel YOUR endeavors - in the gym and in life. — Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, NASM-CPT Experience With a combined sixteen years as a fitness trainer and registered dietitian, Nicole has helped hundreds of individuals navigate food choices and find movement habits that fit their lives. Education Fordham University, Lehman College About Verywell Fit Verywell Fit, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, nutrition and fitness destination that provides science-backed information and tools to empower people to take realistic steps towards a healthier life. We reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Fit content is fact checked and reviewed by our Review Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process. Learn More About our Process More From Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, NASM-CPT How to Prevent and Manage Hip Pain When Walking Running vs. Cycling: Which Should I Choose? Why You Should Incorporate Balance Training Into Your Workout Everything You Need to Know About Dumbbells Daily Nut Consumption Reduces Hypertension, Study Suggests Researchers Suggest Food Fortification to Up Fiber Intake Mediterranean Diet Inversely Associated With All-Cause Mortality, Study Says Short Run May Improve Brain Function, Study Says Study Reveals Lack of Diversity Among Nutrition Professionals Researchers Say Food Knowledge Gap in Kids Could Impact Climate Change Ultra-Processed Foods May Have a Place in a Balanced Diet, Study Says Nutrient Profiling Systems—More Harmful Than Helpful? Daily Strawberry Consumption and Insulin Resistance Your Breakfast Should Include Fiber, Recent Study Shows Packing More Punch - The Impact of Strength Training on Boxing If You Can Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time, Should You? Study Says, Yes New Study Sheds Light on Mental Health of Elite Athletes Vigorous Exercise May Improve Deep Sleep, Study Finds View More When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All