One part board-certified nutritionist. One part classically-trained chef. 100% committed to bringing you simple, nourishing food and nutrition solutions that just feel good.
Meet Mia—a Los Angeles-based Board-Certified Nutritionist, classically trained chef, and author of The Well Journal and Foodwise, as well as the popular Substack Btwn Meals. As a business owner and mom of two, Mia understands firsthand how challenging it can be to prioritize nutrition while juggling a full, dynamic (and sometimes chaotic!) life.
Her mission? To help you feel amazing in your body so you can enjoy everything life has to offer.
With a supportive and holistic approach, Mia empowers her clients to make food and nutrition choices that are simple, satisfying, and sustainable—helping them fuel their bodies with vibrant, nutrient-dense meals that fit effortlessly into their everyday lives. Because feeling good should never feel complicated.
Learn more about working with Mia here.
the wall street journal
How Creatine Became So Popular With Women
“Creatine can be a valuable supplement,” says nutritionist Mia Rigden, as long as it’s paired with a balanced diet, adequate protein, and regular exercise”
vogue
Can You Travel Your Way To A Healthy Gut?
From chef-led workshops to innovative menus, fermentation is the surprising travel trend that's promoting a healthy gut in 2025
the mastin kipp podcast
Using Nutrition To Regulate Stress And The Nervous System
In this episode, I'm talking with nutritionist Mia Rigden about the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation, and why it's a missing piece in many wellness conversations.
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Have a veggie-packed weeknight dinner with broccoli poppers and super green spaghetti
Chef and certified nutritionist Mia Rigden shares two recipes for veggie-packed dinners from her new cookbook, “Foodwise.”
vogue
A Dietician’s Guide To The Best Fiber Supplements For Healthy Digestion
Mia Rigden shares her approach to incorporating fiber into your routine—including the type she recommends and the simple strategy she suggests for getting started
the smartest doctor in the room podcast
Small Shifts, Big Results: Nutrition Hacks That Actually Stick With Mia Rigden
In this episode of The Smartest Doctor in the Room, Dr. Mitchell sits down with renowned nutritionist, chef, and author Mia Rigden to explore her holistic approach to healthy eating for individuals and families.
Goop
A Nutritionist’s Approach to Treating Burnout
Nutritionist Mia Rigden rarely comes across a client who isn’t dealing with the health effects of long-term stress.
new york magazine
I’ve Tried Dozens Of Electrolyte Powders - And This One Is The Best
Mia Rigden explains why Pludo might be worth trying for your next workout.
CAmille Styles
Mia Rigden Shares Her Go-To Weeknight Chicken Recipe
PSA: Your weeknight chicken should be full of flavor - Mia Rigden shows how it’s done.
behind her empire podcast
How to Eat Healthy When You Don’t Have Time, Steps to Conquering Cravings & Reseting Eating Habits with Mia Rigden
Ever wonder how people eat healthy and actually stick to it? That’s what we chatted about with board-certified nutritionist and classically trained chef, Mia Rigden - healthy eating when you have little time (and yes, it can taste good!).
TASTING TABLE
The 12 Best Cookbooks in 2023 For Anyone Who Loves Soup
If you’re on the lookout for a cookbook that combines mouthwatering recipes with health-promoting ingredients, “Foodwise” could quickly become your go-to culinary guide.
CHALKBOARD MAGAZINE
In The Kitchen With Mia Rigden: On Low-Sugar Snacks, Zucchini Pesto + Emergency Champagne
Foodwise: A Fresh Approach to Nutrition with 100 Delicious Recipes will teach you nutritious recipes alongside a slew of helpful tips and shopping ideas.
Goop
Can You Eat Healthier and Heal Your Relationship with Food?
Certified nutrition specialist Mia Rigden, MS, draws a distinction between food restriction and avoiding a specific food because it’s a mismatch for your physical or mental health.
Goop
The Food Journal That Can Change the Way You Eat
This needs to be said right off the bat: Food journaling is not about counting calories.
the zoe report
How Eating More Protein Changed My Body
Nutritionist Mia Rigden reveals her #1 health tip.
EVITE
Nothing Fancy Dinner Party with Mia Rigden
As a board-certified nutritionist, trained chef, and cookbook author, Mia Rigden certainly knows how to create an incredible meal.
Jenni Kayne
Living Well (In Style) With Nutritionist Mia Rigden
It feels fitting that nutritionist Mia Rigden has a home as inspiring and vibrant as the healthy recipes she creates.
Well+Good
Alt-Baking Bootcamp: No-Bake Thin Mints
No oven necessary to whip up these gluten-free and dairy-free Thin Mints!
Well+Good
The 20 Veggie Challenge Makes “Eating the Rainbow” Look Like Child’s Play
If you always return from your Sunday grocery store outing with the the same three vegetables in tow, er, tote, I get it.
ANGELENO MAGAZINE
Health Tips from L.A.’s Top Wellness Experts
From mindfulness apps to diet hacks, L.A.’s grounded gurus have a wealth of wellness knowledge to share.
GOOD DAY LA
Healthy Holiday Treats
Nutritionist and the author, Chef Mia Rigden, joined Good Day LA with delicious and healthy holiday treats.
Goop
Fixing Your Relationship with Food
Mia Rigden spent most of her young adulthood in pursuit of great food. Then she became a health coach, got her master’s in nutrition, and designed a food journal called The Well Journal to help others get to a place of food peace.
Camille Styles
A Nutritionist Shares How to Experience “Food Freedom” Once and For All
Food freedom. Two simple words, but in a world where having a healthy relationship with what’s on your plate poses a challenge, the concept of freedom can feel elusive at best.
Anchor
Cooking is a Muscle: Getting Culinary with Mia Rigden of The Rasa Life
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.