About Me: Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN

Hi! I'm Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN (she/her), a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the creator behind Grateful Grazer. I help people find a gentler, more grounded relationship with food, whether that's through nourishing plant-forward recipes, intuitive eating guidance, or one-on-one nutrition counseling.

My work has been featured in NBC News, Forbes, Women's Health, Food Network, and Well + Good, and I'm the author of The College Vegetarian Cookbook (2020), a project close to my heart that makes nourishing, satisfying meals approachable for young adults.

My Approach

I combine evidence-based nutrition expertise with personal experience and intuitive eating principles. My goal is to help you:

• Reconnect with your body's internal cues and attune to hunger, fullness, and satisfaction
• Build a sustainable, flexible approach to nutrition that aligns with your values and lifestyle
• Reduce food guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure of diet culture
• Enjoy plant-forward, vegetarian-meals without moralizing or restriction

Whether you're looking for recipes to inspire your weeknight dinners or personalized support through 1:1 counseling, my approach meets you where you are.

Who I Work With

I provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for people who are:

• Trying to balance plant-based or vegetarian choices with a history of dieting or disordered eating
• Wondering if intuitive eating can work for them, no matter their eating style
• Feeling overwhelmed by food rules, health pressure, or guilt around meals
• Recovering from disordered eating and ready for compassionate guidance
• Navigating life transitions like postpartum, caregiving, or gut health changes

Learn more about my nutrition counseling →

Recipes & Resources

Explore practical tools and inspiration to make your vegetarian or plant-forward meals nourishing, satisfying, and enjoyable. These guides and roundups are designed to support your journey toward food freedom, intuitive eating, and stress-free meal planning.

Through Grateful Grazer, I share accessible, nourishing vegetarian and plant-forward recipes, plus tools to help you eat intuitively:

• 100+ Nourishing Meal and Snack Ideas: vegetarian or plant-forward recipes to keep you fueled and satisfied.
• Beginner's Guide to Intuitive Eating: learn the principles of intuitive eating and start building a gentler relationship with food.
• High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes and Quick and Easy Vegetarian Meals: curated recipe roundups for easy weeknight dinners and beyond.
• 5 Days to Food Peace: a reflective email series for your first steps toward intuitive eating.

Get instant access to these free resources and start enjoying food without guilt.

Media & Collaborations

My work has been featured in NBC News, Forbes, Food Network, Women's Health, and Well + Good. I also published The College Vegetarian Cookbook in 2020, making nourishing meals approachable for young adults.

Each month, over 200,000 people visit Grateful Grazer for approachable vegetarian recipes and guidance on building a flexible, nourishing relationship with food.

Are you a brand or media outlet interested in collaborating?

• View past media features→
• Reach out to start a conversation→

Let's Stay Connected

I'd love to continue sharing ideas, recipes, and tips with you, and it would be great to hear from you, as well! The best way to stay in the loop is by joining my email list, where I share exclusive guides, seasonal recipes, and gentle nutrition insights. You can also follow me on social media for day-to-day inspiration.

• Instagram: @gratefulgrazer is my primary social space for recipes, intuitive eating insights, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Pinterest: Find more inspiration with vegetarian and plant-forward recipe boards.

Have a question, want to share your experience, or just say hi? Feel free to email me. I love hearing from readers!

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My Reader Favorites

Explore my most-loved recipes, from cozy soups and hearty bowls to easy weeknight dinners. Great for anyone looking for inspiration in the kitchen.

Build a More Peaceful relationship with Food

Check out my intuitive eating guides and nutrition resources, including blog posts and downloadable guides, to help you navigate food with confidence and joy.