Introduction: Lauren Collins is a registered dietitian, food lover, health nut, and creator of Renovate Your Plate. Her passion in life is to help others live healthier lives through nutrition and wellness.
Lauren received her Bachelors in Dietetics at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. After graduation Lauren began working towards her Masters of Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics. Through Ball State University she completed her Dietetic Internship, which consisted of a clinical and food management rotation at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo Indiana. She also had the opportunity to intern for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and various Long Term Care facilities. Once she completed the dietetic Internship she began working for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis as a Registered Dietitian. She gained 2 years of knowledge by working with a diverse population. In 2015, she began working for Verve Health onsite at Celadon trucking. Day to day Lauren meets with clients that are working towards weight loss, disease management, and/or fitness related goals.
Lauren originally created Renovate Your Plate to help friends and family learn how to enjoy a nutritious and delicious lifestyle one bite at a time. However, it has truly grown into so much more. She is extremely passionate and feels guilty for getting paid for something she loves to do!