Taking the first steps in your nutritional journey can seem daunting and confusing when you don’t know where to start. Christiano Pagotto (RD) is a Registered Dietitian at CARESPACE Victoria North that can help you navigate your nutritional decisions by working with you to find foods, not fads, that allow you to achieve your nutritional goals. Whether you are looking to lose weight, discover practical cooking solutions, better mange a chronic health condition, or build a healthier relationship with food; Christiano can confidently work with you to develop personalized evidenced-based nutritional strategies that you can easily implement.

What makes Christiano unique is his holistic food-first approach in providing comprehensive nutrition care. Christiano strongly believes that the key to developing sustainable nutritional habits is by centring them around foods that you love while using the resources you already have. In his nutritional assessments this means he takes the necessary time to learn and understand your entire nutritional picture – including your health history, cultural context, meal structure and timing, cooking skills, household dynamics, and resources at your disposal. He will work with you to develop an approachable plan that harmonizes your lifestyle with your nutritional goals so that you can confidently achieve the goals that you want.

Christiano’s experience providing nutritional expertise extends across a variety of sectors and roles that has bolstered him with nutritional knowledge and skills to effectively understand and address your nutritional needs. His previous work as a Dietetic Intern through the University of Guelph included developing and implementing tailored food programming at Hope House Guelph, teaching culinary skills and food-science at the University of Guelph, and providing high-quality nutrition care within in-patient and out-patient settings at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Collectively these experiences have strengthened his ability to translate complex nutritional topics into clear, practical strategies that clients can use to support their health goals and medical conditions.

Christiano also boasts 4+ years of hands-on cooking experience within diverse culinary settings to deliver nutritious and high-quality food across children, youth, adult, and senior populations. His extensive experience in this area has deepened his understanding and ability to modify recipes and menu plans to align with the nutritional needs of his clients. Furthermore, Christiano’s professional knowledge of food preparation and management techniques allows him to provide practical and realistic nutrition recommendations that are tailored to your capabilities. For you that might mean adapting your favourite recipes, finding easier ways to incorporate priority nutrients like protein and fibre, creating flexible meal plans, or even increasing variety within your meals without compromising taste or comfort.

If you’re looking for a Dietitian who provides a warm, friendly, and collaborative counselling style and prioritizes food-first strategies then Christiano is the perfect Dietitian for you. When meeting with him you can expect a Dietitian who listens to your needs, validates your experiences, and works with you to create a personalized nutrition plan that aligns with your health goals.

If it wasn’t already obvious – Christiano loves everything when it comes to food! When he’s away fromCARESPACE, he often spends his time trying new foods, recipes, and sharing them with friends and family. Christiano also routinely attends the Kitchener Food Market where he likes to pick up a blend of local and international foods to use during the week