I Tried Nourish, the Virtual Nutrition Platform All Over TikTok—Here’s What Happened

As a health journalist, I’ve seen a lot of buzz around virtual nutrition platforms lately, so I was curious to see how they stack up when it comes to actual, personalized support. I decided to try Nourish, a digital nutrition and meal planning platform that pairs users with registered dietitians for one-on-one care. The platform promises to help users build healthier habits through features like AI-powered meal logging, symptom tracking, and messaging with their dietitian. But does it actually deliver?

I tried it for a few weeks and came away impressed (with a minor caveat). Here’s what the experience was really like.

My Experience Using Nourish

The Sign-Up Process

The onboarding process was extremely straightforward. It began with a series of questions about the different nutrition and health concerns they can help with. You choose one main area of focus—gut health, women’s health, weight management, emotional eating, and more—and then add a few secondary goals.

Then came the logistics: state of residency, health insurance info, or self-pay (which is what I did, so I can't speak to the insurance process). Next, they gave me space to describe what I hoped to get out of Nourish. I explained that while I’m well-versed in nutrition, I’ve been struggling with persistent bloating and wanted help identifying potential trigger foods or habits that I might have missed. 

After submitting everything, Nourish matched me with several dietitians whose specialties aligned with my needs. I liked that each RD had a profile with their background, specialties, and availability. Nourish recommends one “great fit,” but ended up going with a different RD based on her stronger star rating and the fact that she had a short intro video. (IMO, all of the dietitians should have videos—it made her feel more approachable and helped me get a sense of her style.)

Booking an appointment couldn't have been easier—I quickly found a slot that worked with my schedule. The dietitian I chose ended up being available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but between the other RDs available, I'd say the availability was pretty solid.

Meeting With a Dietitian and Using the App

Before the appointment, I filled out several intake forms that included questions about fruit and veggie intake, hydration habits, caffeine and alcohol intake, physical activity, mental health, food access, medical history, and more. I liked that it was all handled online ahead of time, so we could jump right into the real conversation during our session.

My dietitian reached out through the app to confirm our meeting, and when we met, she was warm and easy to talk to. We had a candid convo about my concerns, especially my bloating and how to track it. She asked thoughtful questions about my diet, lifestyle, and preferences. She encouraged a balanced approach that included all food groups, including my daily cheese snacks that I'm never gonna give up. 

After our chat, she asked me to log my meals and any digestive symptoms for the next week.

By our second appointment, we had more info to work with. Since I’m used to tracking macros, this part was easy for me, and the Nourish app really helped. You can manually enter your meals or just snap a photo and let the AI estimate the calories and macros. 

My dietitian had reviewed my logs before our session, and she pointed out a few recurring patterns that might be contributing to my bloating. She gave me additional suggestions to test out, and after a few days of doing it, I did notice a slight improvement. She said I didn’t need to book another session right away and could message her with updates instead.

This flexibility is great in theory—but I did run into a minor hiccup. I messaged her a few days later, and it took a few days to hear back. I think if you want more regular check-ins, I'd recommend scheduling a weekly appointment—especially if insurance covers it for you! (The brand also shared that 94% of patients get their plan covered by insurance. Mine was just a little different since I was testing for this article!)

Final Takeaway

Nourish is a well-designed platform that makes working with a registered dietitian feel more approachable and convenient. If you're looking for support with your nutrition goals, and especially if you can use insurance to cover the cost, there’s a lot to love here. 

In my personal opinion, I think Nourish is especially useful for people who haven't worked with a dietitian before and want to dip their toes into the process. 

Pros

• Personalized, evidence-based advice from licensed RDs
• App is user-friendly and intuitive
• AI-powered meal logging
• Flexible scheduling and good provider availability

Cons

• Can be pricey if you're paying out of pocket
• Dietitians may take a few days to get back to you