My Story
I’m a bilingual Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, published researcher and part-time nutrition professor at the University of Ottawa. Beyond those fancy titles, I’m just a regular gal with a packed schedule, much like yours!
I’ve learned to prioritize healthy eating alongside everything else, and now, I’m dedicated to helping you do the same!
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My story
Catherine Pouliot, MSc, RD, CDE
I started my career as a registered dietitian with an open mind, seizing every opportunity that came my way. At the time, there were very few permanent dietitian positions available, so I took on contracts in hospitals and community health centres filling in for dietitians on maternity leave.
Switching jobs every year was both a blessing and a curse. It allowed me to gain diverse experience, but it also became exhausting given my high-achieving personality and desire to leave each workplace better than I found it. With each new role, I gathered fresh insights on how best to support my clients.
No matter the clinical area I worked in, there was a common thread among all my clients: most of them knew what they “should” be doing to live healthier lives, but struggled with figuring out “how” to make those changes stick:
- How to eat healthy when life gets busy?
- How to whip up a decent meal with limited cooking skills?
- How to enjoy balanced meals when you hate veggies?
Most people think of dietitians as professionals giving advice on what to eat and why. I approach things from a different angle—focusing on the ‘how ‘. It’s become my true specialty as a dietitian and my ultimate mission with my business – Cooking with Cat (also known as CWC).
Outside of work, I live a busy and active lifestyle. The truth is, balancing priorities became second nature to me, ever since I left my home at age 13 to train 40 hours per week as an elite synchronized swimmer. I’ve now made it my job, literally, to help you find balance in both your busy life… and your plate.
What I Do Best
My Clinical Expertise
I offer personalized nutrition support for all ages, with experience working with both children and adults. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices to help each client achieve and maintain their unique health goals.
Intuitive Eating
Empowering you to meet your healthy eating goals with an approach that supports the mind and the body.
Diabetes & Heart Health
Coaching you on how to understand your blood glucose pattern, better manage your health and reduce your risk of heart disease so you can live a long and healthy life
Digestive Health
Assisting you with identifying your unique triggers and managing your symptoms without compromising quality of life.
Weight Management
Helping you reach your goals with a non-diet, non-judgmental approach that promotes enjoyment, sustainable strategies and lasting results.
Sport Nutrition
Teaching you how to adequately fuel your body for high-performance sport in a healthy and balanced way.
Disordered Eating
Helping you improve your relationship with food, through a non-judgmental and individualized approach.