Laura Lagano - Nutritionist and health educator

Laura Lagano is a nutritionist and health educator with a long-standing interest in the impact of diet on cognition and behavior. Her primary area of expertise lies in counseling and coaching families of children with learning disabilities, AD(H)D, , autism, asthma, allergies and other neurological and gastrointestinal-related issues. Guiding these children toward optimum health, Laura has witnessed how food, supplements, and detoxification can alter behavior and, ultimately, bodily processes.

Applying the principles of functional medicine to nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Laura develops holistic health plans by addressing the underlying triggers of symptoms and health problems. She relies on scientific evidence and clinical experience to integrate conventional healthcare with complementary and alternative practices. As a registered dietitian (RD) for over 20 years and founder of the Holistic Nutrition Group, Laura treats each patient uniquely, providing nutrition and health roadmaps based on individual needs, not population recommendations.

In addition to her clinical experience, Laura has produced continuing medical education programs, school-age curricula, and patient materials. Perhaps most notable is the “Dietary Fats Comparison Chart,” reprinted in countless magazines, journals, brochures, and in-store displays. Recognized as a nutrition expert, Laura has written for periodicals as diverse as Cooking Light, Environmental Nutrition, and The American Nurse and been quoted in The New York Times, Child, and Food Arts. Equally competent on-camera, Laura was the former New Jersey Dietetic Association spokesperson, appearing on CNN, NJN, and the Food Network. She is a seasoned speaker who has presented to groups as diverse as families, chefs, and healthcare professionals.

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from SUNY Oneonta and Master of Science in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, where she is currently a doctoral candidate in Health Education. Laura has always made time for volunteer work, previously serving on the boards of Nutrition in Complementary Care, Dietitians in Business & Communications, and the American Medical Writers Association, as well as the boards of her children’s schools. As an advisory board member of Developmental Delay Resources and member of the American Botanical Council and Institute of Functional Medicine, which represent forward-thinking nutrition ideology, Laura practices what she preaches and follows Gandhi’s advice to “Be the change you want to see in the world.”