Clinical dietitian
Eugenie Meijn
Eugenie has nearly 40 years of experience as a dietitian and clinical dietitian from hospitals, rehabilitation and private healthcare. She has broad expertise in rehabilitation, overweight, malnutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and nutrition before and after surgery.
Why many choose Eugenie
- Clinical dietitian and authorised healthcare personnel
- Nearly 40 years of experience from hospitals and rehabilitation
- Digital follow-up across Norway
- Specialist in rehabilitation and malnutrition
- Reassuring support before and after surgery
Eugenie is a clinical dietitian with extensive experience from rehabilitation, hospitals and private practice. She has worked with patients including severe underweight, morbid obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, organ failure and the need for nutrition before and after surgery. She has extensive experience from multidisciplinary teams with doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, nurses and other healthcare personnel, and has provided both individual guidance and teaching in larger groups. At Ringerike Rehabilitation she has worked with, among others, overweight, pre- and post-operative patients, underweight, gastrointestinal disease, diabetes and organ failure. She also has experience with bariatric surgery from Aleris, research at Aker University Hospital and clinical work with cancer patients, paediatrics, geriatrics, kidney failure, allergies and cardiovascular disease.
“Good nutrition shouldn't be complicated. It should fit into your life — even when your body needs a little extra support.”
Areas of expertise
- Experience
- Nearly 40 years of experience from hospitals, rehabilitation, private practice and multidisciplinary treatment.
- Education
- Master's in clinical nutrition, University of Oslo
- Location
- SmartEating Ringerike
How a consultation works
- 1
Assessment
We get to know you, your goals and your everyday life.
- 2
Personal plan
You receive recommendations tailored to you and your situation.
- 3
Follow-up
We adjust the plan along the way, in close dialogue with you.
- 4
Lasting habits
The goal is solutions that work over time.
Articles by Eugenie
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Older adults
With age, the body's composition and needs change, and the focus should increasingly shift toward preserving muscle mass, skeletal health, and adequate nutrient intake, even as appetite often declines somewhat.
7 min read
Protein
Protein is the building block of muscles, skin, enzymes and hormones, and one of the nutrients that gives the most satiety. Most people get enough protein through a varied diet, but needs can shift with age, activity level and life stage.
6 min read
Muscle health
Muscles aren't just important for strength and performance — they play a central role in metabolism, balance and independence throughout life. Good muscle health is built over time, through diet and movement together.
6 min read
Fish and Seafood
Fish and other seafood are key sources of high-quality protein and the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Regular fish intake is one of the most well-documented recommendations in Norwegian and international dietary guidance.
6 min read
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients the body needs in small amounts, but they are essential for nearly all bodily functions. A varied diet with plenty of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and good protein sources usually covers the need without supplements.
7 min read
Recovery
Good recovery is about giving your body time and nutrition to repair and rebuild after exertion. It's just as important a part of training and everyday life as the activity itself.
6 min read
Quick five
- Favourite food
- A simple homemade stew with lentils and vegetables — food that fills you up and warms you.
- Best nutrition advice
- Eat regularly, and be kind to yourself. The body likes predictability.
- What motivates you?
- Helping people back to strength and everyday life after illness — that's the best part of the job.
- When you're not working?
- I'm usually out walking in the woods around Hønefoss, or spending time with my family.
- A book or podcast you recommend
- I enjoy research articles and biographies — and I encourage everyone to be curious about their own health.