Marienda Nutrition

Madeline Kallgren, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Chicago-based Registered Dietitian

Performance Nutrition for Sport and Everyday Life.

Virtual Nutrition Care for active adults in Illinois, in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.

At Marienda Nutrition, I help people build a sustainable, joyful relationship with food so they can feel energized, confident, and resilient in everything they do.

Orange fruit trees laden with ripe oranges and lush green leaves under a bright blue sky.

Who This Is For

I work with people who want to:

  • Fix digestive issues like bloating, IBS-type symptoms, and stomach trouble

  • Fuel properly for exercise and sport performance

  • Make peace with food and move away from restriction, guilt, and the diet cycle

  • Support long-term health with blood sugar, cholesterol, and other risk factors, without crash diets

Why Marienda Nutrition?

My approach is non-diet and weight-inclusive. You won’t get calorie targets used as a punishment, “good” and “bad” food lists, or pressure to change your body. We work on what helps you feel steady, energized, and at ease with eating.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist · In-network with BCBS of Illinois · Virtual visits

Areas of Focus

Digestive Health

Bloating, IBS, IBD, GERD, celiac disease. We’ll build a plan that supports your gut without unnecessary restriction.

Performance and Sports Nutrition

Fuel your training, recover well, and feel strong in your sport or workouts. I help athletes of all skill levels with fueling strategies, hydration, & race-day nutrition.

Metabolic Health & Prevention

I help with blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and insulin resistance without all-or-nothing approaches.

Disordered Eating

Move past food rules, guilt, and the diet cycle. My eating disordered informed, non-diet approach helps you rebuild trust with food and your body

Chronic Condition Support

Autoimmune conditions, PCOS, fatty liver disease, iron deficiency anemia, osteopenia. I offer evidence-based, flexible support that works alongside your medical care,