SUPPORT GROUPS
WHAT TO EXPECT
Improve your health and sustain long-term results
Reach and maintain your wellness goals
Build a healthier relationship with food and your body
Discover easy, budget-friendly recipes and practical tips
Meet people with similar nutrition goals.
A space to discuss your experiences and challenges.
Feel more confident about your food choices.
Receive ongoing guidance and accountability from a dietitian and online support group
Weekly WhatsApp discussions with a dietitian
One-one one consultations as per your membership (see below)
20% discount on online nutrition resources
Tips, tricks, summaries, handouts and guides
Support groups are run by Nadia Mulder and Jessica Kotlowitz
WHERE
Our support groups are hosted via the Communities feature on WhatsApp, which allows us to link multiple related groups under one umbrella. This. ensures organised communication, topic-specific conversations, and a sense of unity across all members
WHEN
Ongoing
WHO CAN JOIN?
Existing patients who are on a Health Journey with us
To join, you’ll need to have had an initial consultation and at least one follow-up with feedback session. This ensures everyone in the group is aligned and receiving personalised care.
People who want a sense of community and peer support on their health journey
People who find the added accountability of regular follow-up consult beneficial on their health journey
Connect with others who share your challenges and goals
COST
Payment terms and conditions:
You can cancel your group membership at any time.
If you end your membership prior to 12 months of subscription and have used up more consultations than what your subscription payments covered, you may be charged for the remaining fees on your consultations.
I.e. If you have a standard membership and cancel your membership after 6 months but have already used all 4 of your online consults, you would be charged for the outstanding R600 for your consults that you have had.There’s no extra charge if:
You use your 4 consults over at least 8 months on the Standard membership, or your 12 consults over at least 10 months on the Elite membership.This helps make sure you receive the care you deserve, while also allowing us to be fairly compensated for our time and support.
Memberships:
Standard Membership: R300/month (Save 45%)
-Support group membership (Valued at R250pm)
- Four x individual 45min consultations per year (Valued at R200pm)
-A minimum of 20% discount on all Green Dietitian events, webinars and online resources
-Pay upfront for the year and receive a further 10% discount. Save a total of 55%*
* compared to paying ad hoc for 4 consultations per year and membership to a professionally run online support group.
Elite Membership: R550/month (Save 30%*)
- Support group membership (Valued at R250pm)
- Twelve x individual 30 min consultations per year (Valued at R6000 or R500pm)
-A minimum 20% discount on all Green Dietitian events, webinars and online resources
-Pay upfront for the year and receive a further 10% discount. Save a total of 40%*
* compared to paying ad hoc for 12 consultations per year and membership to a professionally run online support group.
Contact Us
Join The Green Dietitian WhatsApp Community
Current groups:
For anyone on a health journey with hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance.
Topics of discussion: meal ideas, product reviews, meal planning and organisation, navigating social situations and more.
For all those who are currently pregnant or planning a future pregnancy and wanting support on their journey to parenthood.
For all parents to babies under age 1 or who are on the journey to becoming parents. Topics of discussion: breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, introducing allergens, supplementation, meal ideas and more.
Toddler nutrition: For parents to 1-5 year olds or those with babies wanting to prepare and learn about toddler nutrition. Topics of discussion: breastfeeding, milk feeds after age 1, picky eating, supplementation, meeting nutrient needs, meal ideas and more.
For anyone on a journey with managing their weight using gentle nutrition principles.
Topics of discussion: meal ideas, product reviews, meal planning and organisation, navigating social situations, managing satiety and appetite, cravings and more. Please note:
For anyone who seeks support on their vegan, veggie, flexi or plant-based lifestyle.
Topics of discussion: meal ideas, product reviews, meal planning and organisation, navigating social situations and more.
For anyone who is seeking a weight-neutral, compassionate space for anyone wanting to make peace with food and their body.
Rooted in support and non-judgement, the group offers gentle guidance to help you let go of diet rules, reconnect with your body’s cues, and build a more trusting, respectful relationship with food.
COMING SOON
For anyone with a neurodivergent brain who will benefit from ongoing peer support and nutrition guidance in a practical, inclusive and neuro-spicy friendly approach.
Launch date TBC
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Have your initial consult and feedback session with us
Step 2: Choose between ad-hoc follow-ups or a subscription to our support structure
Step 3: Choose your subscription tier
Step 4: Fill in your application form
Step 5: You will be sent a payment link to subscribe to a monthly recurring card payment.
Step 6: Once your first payment is received, you will be added to our Whatsapp community.
Step 7: Choose which groups within our community you would like to join based on your individual goals and health needs- You are welcome to join as many of our support groups as you want.
Step 8: Schedule your individual follow-ups with your Dietitian as you go.
TL;DR
Make sure you have had an initial consultation and feedback session with us
Fill in the application form below
Confirm recurring payment with a payfast link sent via email
APPLY TO JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP BY FILLING IN THE FORM BELOW
Please take note of the group rules and values below
GROUP RULES
1. No hate speech or bullying: Disrespectful comments relating to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, culture, or identity will not be tolerated. All members are expected to treat others with dignity and respect.
2. Respect confidentiality: Do not share group discussions, images, or screenshots outside the group. The privacy of all members must be protected.
3. No unsolicited medical or nutrition advice: Members must not offer direct medical or dietary recommendations to others. Sharing personal experiences is allowed, but offering advice (e.g. “You should take X” or “Avoid Y”) is not appropriate unless advice is explicitly requested and clearly evidence-based.
4. Keep content relevant: Posts should relate to plant-based family nutrition, feeding, wellbeing, or aligned lifestyle topics. Content that is promotional, viral, or off-topic may be removed at the discretion of the admins.
5. Follow scientific consensus: Members who repeatedly challenge evidence-based recommendations or dispute the professional guidance of the Registered Dietitians may be removed from the community.
6. Respect plant-based values: Do not discourage plant-based or vegan diets. The registered dietitians will ensure that any harmful dietary patterns, practices or misinformation is flagged as such. Veganism is not one of them.
7. No formula shaming: While breastfeeding is encouraged, this community does not tolerate judgement or criticism of formula feeding. All feeding journeys deserve respect.
8. No food or body shaming: Do not use language that moralises food (e.g. “clean”, “bad”, “unhealthy”) or comment negatively on body size or shape. This includes both adults and children.
The admins reserve the right to remove and refund any member who fails to uphold these rules, disrespects group values, or engages in behaviour that disrupts the safety, privacy, or integrity of the group and community environment.
GROUP VALUES
Our support groups are built on the principles of compassion, respect, evidence-based guidance, and inclusive support. These spaces are designed to be safe, welcoming, and constructive for all individuals on a health journey, whether you’re navigating pregnancy, parenting, chronic illness, weight management, intuitive eating, neurodivergence, or plant-based living.
We aim to empower each member with accurate, practical information that supports sustainable health outcomes across life stages and goals. Every member is valued, and all questions, regardless of background, lifestyle, or dietary preferences, are welcomed without judgement.
1. Evidence-based, professionally led
All educational content is curated by two Registered Dietitians (DT0040738 and DT0058009) and grounded in the most current scientific consensus. Content may be supplemented by credible external experts or guest contributors, and always reflects best-practice guidelines from reputable health organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and local professional bodies. While personal experiences are welcome and encouraged, members are asked not to offer advice that contradicts evidence-based practice or may cause harm. The admins may step in to correct or remove content when needed to protect the integrity and safety of the group.
2. Inclusive of all diets and backgrounds
Although some resources (particularly in our veggie-focused groups) may reflect a plant-based perspective, all dietary patterns are respected. You are welcome here whether you eat plant-based, omnivorous, flexitarian, or follow another approach entirely. There is no judgement about food choices. Members are encouraged to ask questions openly—whether about vegan protein, meat portions, infant formula, or cholesterol-friendly meal swaps.
3. Body and food neutrality
We are committed to creating a non-judgemental space that honours all body sizes, identities, and relationships with food. We do not support restrictive diets, calorie counting, weight-stigmatising language, or assigning moral value to food or body size. Instead, we promote mindful eating, body respect, and the development of long-term, trusting relationships with food and health. All members are asked to use neutral, respectful language when discussing food, body image, eating habits, and health experiences.
4. Supportive, non-judgemental communication
Every member deserves to feel heard and respected.
We ask all participants to:
Honour others’ lived experiences
Avoid making assumptions or issuing unqualified advice
Be kind and supportive in all interactions
Refrain from shame, blame, or moralising language
Keep discussions confidential and protect members’ privacy