Find a nutritionist in Switzerland

A nutritionist gives advice on everyday eating and prevention. They usually start with a food assessment: what you eat, when, how much, and how you feel afterwards. From there they suggest changes to rebalance your diet and follow up with you over a few weeks or months. One thing worth knowing before you choose: in Switzerland, the title "nutritionist" (nutritionniste) is not protected. Training can range from a short private course to a master's degree. The title of dietitian (diététicien·ne) is protected. It requires a three-year bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences (HES), and it is the only one that basic health insurance covers when your doctor prescribes sessions. That's why GutUp shows each practitioner's actual training.

People rarely book a nutritionist just to "eat better". They usually come with something specific: • Recurring digestive issues: bloating, irregular bowel movements, discomfort after certain meals. • Low energy in the afternoon or tiredness after eating. • Weight management, without yet another restrictive diet. • Food intolerances or sensitivities, when you're no longer sure what you can eat. • Your relationship with food: snacking, skipped meals, eating on the run. A common example: you feel heavy and tired every afternoon and can't work out why. A nutritionist will look at what's in your lunch, what you drink and when you have breakfast, then try a few simple changes with you. They don't make medical diagnoses. If a symptom worries them, they'll send you to your doctor.