
THE CALM PLATE™
Finally know what to eat—without stress, guilt, or second-guessing.
If you’ve ever felt like balanced eating takes too much time, feels confusing, or is impossible to stick with… you’re not alone.
The truth is: eating well doesn’t have to mean tracking, dieting, or following complicated rules.
That’s why I created The Calm Plate™ — a foundational mini-course that teaches you exactly how to build balanced meals with ease using my proven Foundational Five™ system.
by McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN | Founder of Nutrition Stripped
Does This Sound Like You?
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You start strong with healthy eating, but struggle to stay consistent.
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Food feels stressful, confusing, or overwhelming to figure out.
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You’re busy, and don’t have hours for meal planning or tracking.
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You feel guilty or second-guess yourself when making food choices.
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You want to feel energized and focused, but meals often leave you tired or unsatisfied.
If you nodded “yes” to any of these… The Calm Plate™ was designed for you.
Imagine This Instead...
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Knowing exactly what to put on your plate to feel nourished and energized.
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Feeling calm and confident in your food choices—without second-guessing.
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Having simple, flexible meals that fit into even your busiest days.
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Letting go of guilt, stress, and all-or-nothing thinking.
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Building a consistent routine that finally feels sustainable.
That’s what The Calm Plate™ makes possible.
INTRODUCING...
The Calm Plate
A self-paced mini-course by Registered Dietitian McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN

Learn the 5-step Foundational Five system to create nourishing, satisfying meals that support your energy, digestion, and overall well-being—without restriction, tracking, or stress.
GET INSTANT ACCESS →You'll Learn How To:
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Build balanced meals
no more second-guessing or mental gymnastics
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Cut through the food noise
and understand what your body really needs
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Prep with purpose
no rigid plans, no hours in the kitchen
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Eat balanced anywhere
home, restaurants, social events, travel
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Stay consistent
even when life gets busy
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Feel the difference
balanced nutrition = balanced body

This is for you if...
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You’re ready for a system that actually works
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You want real-life results, not perfection
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You’re tired of all-or-nothing thinking
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You want clarity and confidence when it comes to food
What’s Inside
🎥 5 streamlined video lessons (complete in under 2 hours)
📓 Food journal, self-assessments & templates
🧾 Foundational Five Meal Ideas & cheat sheets
⏱ Meal-building tips you can apply in 15 minutes or less
Limited-Time Bonuses
⭐ Practice Lab Access – apply what you learn with real-life examples
⭐ Foundational Five Foods Template – your go-to reference list
⭐ Habit Tracker – build consistency one meal at a time
⭐ Reflection Journal Prompts – deepen your awareness
⭐ Recipe Ideas Pack – 50+ simple, balanced recipes to get you started
What You'll Learn Inside:
Inside this self-paced mini-course, I’ll guide you step-by-step through:
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The Foundational Five™ — my simple, flexible framework for building balanced meals.
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Meal Prep Made Simple — how to use the Components Method to save time without overthinking.
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Balanced Meal Ideas — breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and sweets that fit any lifestyle.
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Mindset Shifts — let go of diet rules and find your version of balance.
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Consistency Without Stress — build calm daily habits that last.
You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and the tools to make balanced eating second nature.
Why Students Love The Calm Plate™
“I finally know how to build meals without second-guessing myself.”
“This gave me the clarity I needed—no more food guilt or overwhelm.”
“I feel more confident and less stressed about food choices.”
“The Foundational Five makes it so simple—I can stay consistent now.”
Enroll today and build the foundation for lifelong nourishment.
Total Value: $956
Today's Price $99
GET INSTANT ACCESS →💌 A Note From McKel
For over a decade, I’ve coached thousands of people in creating calm, confident relationships with food. I know how overwhelming nutrition advice can feel, and I’ve seen how much peace and freedom comes when you finally have a simple framework to guide you.
That’s why I created The Calm Plate™—so you can stop overthinking food and start feeling nourished and at ease, every single day.
Let’s begin.
— McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN | Founder of Nutrition Stripped and The Mindful Nutrition Method

Our Students Share How Transformative This Mini-Course Is
"I feel more confident about what components fall into each category, and how simple it is to put a nourishing meal together."
"I feel more confident about what components fall into each category, and how simple it is to put a nourishing meal together. There are no food rules, and I can enjoy everything in moderation. Everyone has unique needs, and the Foundational Five Method allows for adjustment and flexibility."
— Sydney G.
"I was able to move better throughout the day, stay full and kick cravings, all while meeting my goal of staying lean."
"I was afraid of eating "full" meals, and of eating 2 or 3 square meals a day. I was constantly hungry and craving things because I would just snack throughout the day and then have one meal.
I think the big moment of realization I had was that I could eat clean and healthy without starving myself/eating very little, and if I ate balanced and full meals it was a lot more functional. I was able to move better throughout the day, stay full and kick cravings, all while meeting my goal of staying lean."
— Aubree S.
"I realized my time in the kitchen was halved!"
“This week I *honestly* tried out batch cooking and focusing on constructing meals that are grounded in the Foundational Five. I've always done well with meal planning and cooking at home. However, I was nervous that batch cooking and having a guide for meal structure was going to make our meal time boring. I was also concerned that my partner would be upset with a sudden change in the meals that I was preparing and create a sort of road block for me. We both consider ourselves "foodies". Last week when I sat down to make my meal plan, I said to myself "you have to honestly try" and see what happens. On Saturday, I made some meal components to be ready.
By Tuesday, I realized my time in the kitchen was halved. Wednesday, I asked my partner what they thought of the meals so far this week to see if anything was different. They responded with no real change. They said "you're cooking meals and they taste good, what's different?" I responded with "Well, sometimes I'm just heating and assembling not really *cooking*." They followed up with "but we never had the exact same meal twice..." I can say, I was a bit surprised.
From this experience, I realized that I don't need to start every meal from scratch to have a delicious meal. Something I always thought before. AND if you make a nutritious delicious meal, it is still a delicious meal and your audience will like it. I'm beginning a new week of meal planning. Here's to curiosity, honesty and a new practice.”
— Olivia O.
"Knowing that food can still be enjoyable and healthy was really great and not having a plan to stick to but rather being encouraged to find what works for me was amazing."
“The Foundational Five was especially helpful as I don't typically overeat when I have something nutritious in front of me. Knowing that food can still be enjoyable and healthy was really great and not having a plan to stick to but rather being encouraged to find what works for me was amazing. I am now setup with tools that I feel I can use throughout this journey and for that I am so grateful.”
— Kayla S.
"I don’t stress about food choices."
“It’s really possible to lead a life where I don’t stress about food choices for every meal and really make it a lifestyle change! I’ve tried some of those fads and diets and they are just unrealistic long term and I end up feeling worse afterward because I’m unable to stay “on track.”
— Katie
"It really helps me not see food as a stress, but rather a form of energy and pleasure for my body."
“I’ve been focusing on the Foundational Five for every meal along with being more mindful when I eat. It has helped a lot! I love it! It really helps me not see food as a stress, but rather a form of energy and pleasure for my body. I’ve really been struggling with my relationship with food, I love food and am passionate about nutrition...I have just been super anxious and stressed by what to eat/not eat and the information I don’t have. I feel much happier and at ease by feeling in more control!”
— Payton
"It’s more of a “this and also this” rather than “this instead of this” mindset, and I’ve noticed a shift in how much easier it is for me to make healthy choices."
“The Foundational Five has been such a game-changer. All I need to do is look at the plate I’m building and make sure I have those five things and I’m good to go. I think the best part for me is both knowing I’m eating healthy while also having a great guideline for practicing balance. Before, pizza night would look like a slice or two of pizza and that’s it. Now I understand that I can still have pizza night, but I’ll feel so much better if I also have a big salad with it. It’s more of a “this and also this” rather than “this instead of this” mindset and I’ve noticed a shift in how much easier it is for me to make healthy choices.”
— Jocelyn M.
"I truly feel so much better when I eat that way and it doesn’t require much more effort than I was already putting into my meals."
“The Foundational Five has become non-negotiable for me. When I was first starting to incorporate it into my life, I was learning and there were some meals that weren’t Foundational Five. I could tell a difference in my stress levels, energy levels, mood, and what I ate/craved on the days I didn’t get the Foundational Five vs. the days I did. I truly feel so much better when I eat that way and it doesn’t require much more effort than I was already putting into my meals.”
— Jane M.
"I have food freedom now, I eat a ton of different foods and never feel restricted."
“I really love the approach of being educated, knowing what to put on my plate and what to look for when building a meal has had a really positive impact on me...I think it’s more freeing knowing that I have so many choices of what to eat now. Portions are a little different and I’m definitely eating more regularly so I think I have a lot more energy. This weekend I had pizza and like knew that it was ok and for the first time in a while I didn’t feel guilty, and I had a side salad with it, drank extra water and the next morning I went back to my normal routine. I have food freedom now, I eat a ton of different foods and never feel restricted.”
— Abagail
Ready to stop guessing and start feeling better?
Enroll today and build the foundation for lifelong nourishment.
Total Value: $956