Lauren Pickens is a Registered Dietitian and founding partner of Southwest Dietetic Group, Inc. She holds BS and MS degrees in Nutrition both from Drexel University in Philadelphia, 
and completed her dietetic internship at the University of New Mexico.
As a graduate student, Lauren performed cutting-edge nutrigenomics research, investigating relationships between genetics, diet and body weight. She brings to her practice ten years of experience in food and drug quality assurance. For the past three years, Lauren has served on the board of the New Mexico Dietetic Association as State Policy Representative, keeping tabs on nutrition-related public policy issues. Pulling from these diverse experiences, Lauren has a unique ability to consider the nuances of physiology and the challenges of a complex food environment when helping a client establish and achieve individualized nutrition goals.
Lauren assists clients with a wide variety of conditions, but has specific interest in: weight management, eating disorders, food allergies, preconception/pregnancy/menopause, diabetes and endocrine disorders, rheumatoid conditions, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, blood lipid management, exercise performance, as well as nutrition for general health and disease prevention. She continues to stay familiar with the latest findings in nutrigenomics research.
Lauren believes that making good nutrition a priority is all about balance, within your control, and your best insurance policy for lifelong health. To maintain her own balance, she heads outside with her family to explore the natural wonders of New Mexico and finds peace in a good run.
Lauren can be reached at 505.710.6667 or lhpickens@swdieteticgroup.com