About Julie Pace, RDN

Dietitian Down South™ & Women’s Midlife Nutrition Expert

I’m Julie Pace, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Core Nutrition Health & Wellness, a nutrition practice focused on women’s health. I bring more than 25 years of clinical experience and a passion for helping women improve their health through nutrition.

My clinical work focuses on women’s health throughout midlife, particularly gut, hormone, and metabolic health changes during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

As a dietitian, educator, women’s health advocate, and woman in midlife myself, I closely follow the evolving science of menopause, hormone therapy, and healthy aging.

My mission is to make credible midlife health information accessible so women can take an active role in supporting their changing bodies and make informed decisions about their health.

My Story: Why I Became a Dietitian

Growing up in rural Mississippi, I saw firsthand how chronic health conditions affected the people closest to me. My grandparents struggled with diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, and I witnessed how difficult it was to manage these conditions without understanding how nutrition and lifestyle influenced their health.

As a first-generation college student, I discovered the power of nutrition in my first Nutrition 101 course and immediately knew I had found my path. I became fascinated by the connection between food and health and how our everyday food choices could influence how we look and feel, help prevent chronic disease, and shape our health over time.

During college, my work at GNC introduced me to the supplement industry and sparked an interest that continues today: understanding the difference between products supported by research and those driven primarily by marketing.

That experience shaped how I view the wellness industry. I believe supplements can play a valuable role in supporting health. However, women deserve to know what the research actually supports rather than be influenced by fear-based marketing and exaggerated health claims.

These experiences, along with my clinical background, have shaped the way I approach health today: with curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to evidence over hype.

My Nutrition Philosophy

I believe nutrition is personal, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating. The best eating pattern is one that supports your health while fitting your preferences, lifestyle, culture, and personal values.  Food is more than nutrients. It connects us to our families, traditions, cultures, and experiences. It should be something we enjoy, not something that creates unnecessary rules or guilt.

I believe evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle choices are foundational to healthy aging and longevity. Understanding these connections can help women make more informed decisions about their health today and the years ahead.

I am passionate about helping women navigate the overwhelming amount of nutrition and wellness information available today. From supplements and wellness products to popular diets and health trends, not everything marketed as beneficial is supported by science.

I believe knowledge is power, especially when it comes to making decisions about your health.

Professional Credentials & Licensure

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN): Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia

• More than 25 years of clinical experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, Food & Nutrition, The University of Alabama

• Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD), The University of Alabama

• 1,200+ hours of supervised clinical practice

Advanced Training

• Advanced Training in Functional & Integrative Nutrition, 75 hours continuing education

As a lifelong learner, I am committed to staying current with nutrition research so the information I share reflects the best available evidence.

Media, Brand Partnerships &  Professional Collaborations

With more than 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I bring a practical, science-based perspective to nutrition, women’s health, and wellness.

I work with media outlets, brands, and organizations to translate nutrition science into credible, engaging educational content that helps consumers make informed decisions.

My areas of expertise include:

• Perimenopause and menopause nutrition
• Women’s midlife health and healthy aging
• Gut and digestive health
• Hormone and metabolic health
• Science-backed supplements and wellness products
• Plant-forward nutrition