I wanted to work with a nutritionist for several reasons: breaking through my weight loss plateau, make better decisions on what I ate and when, and general education on what the heck macro and micro nutrients are and in what balance I should be targeting for each meal (amongst many other things). After a telephone screening of 4 different nutritionists in the East Bay, Tamar and I clicked right off the bat. She has such a warm and understanding disposition, with vast nutritional knowledge and a strong professionalism that makes you feel you're in the right hands. I mean, she can get down onto the nutritional science level if you want to go there with her! During our first in-person meeting in the clinic, we started by establishing my goals, started on the plan to reach those goals, went through my medical, exercise, and nutritional histories, and she took all my measurements as a baseline. Our second in-person meeting was a field trip to Berkeley Bowl, where she walked me through the nutrition labels on the backs of different food products, pointing out the things I should be looking for when I shop for food. Subsequent in-person meetings included continued measurements, a full customized eating plan, a ton more nutritional education (including her philosophy on supplements), and support as we progressed through my goals. Perhaps one of the most beneficial aspects of the program is the continued support on our weekly phone calls (between in-person meetings). We met once a week to review my successes and areas of improvement from the previous week. For example, she provided me with a phone app to track my food consumption, and using that app, she provided guidance on things I could have done better, such as better balancing of fats vs. proteins, or an increase in a certain micronutrient in a particular meal. This phone app, I must say, was a very important tool for me. The weekly calls also included accountability and psychological support when I ran into mental challenges, for example, I had a major chocolate splurge one day, and we talked through what led up to that and how to prevent and recover from it in the future. Ok, I'll wrap this up by saying that I got everything I wanted out of Tamar's program and much more, and my results speak for themselves. I lost 20 lbs and 10% body fat following Tamar's guidance, and perhaps even more importantly, I have built the framework, knowledge base, support systems, and confidence to continue my journey in weight loss and health through nutrition. If you're considering hiring a nutritionist to help you with your goals, I highly recommend Tamar at Triholistic Nutrition - she was wonderful!! read more

I sought out Tamar after I began having stomach issues and had to go on medication for it. I'm someone who likes to handle my health issues through lifestyle management rather than meds whenever I can, so I was excited to meet with Tamar and start designing a plan to eradicate my symptoms and restore my digestive health. I was impressed with Tamar's services from the start because they are very hands on and designed to help evaluate, diagnose and treat. Right off the bat, Tamar had me track my daily diet on an app so she could get an understanding of my eating habits. The app was easy to use once I familiarized myself with it and it has almost every food on the planet in it's library (brand names included) so that I could accurately track exactly what I was eating and drinking each day. Tamar set up weekly calls to review the food and drink that I had tracked over the week and evaluated the results with me over the phone. For one of the in-person meetings, she walked me through Berkeley Bowl, educating me on the foods that were healthy and responsible vs. those that were not. She also offers blood and stool testing to help analyze what is happening in your gut. Depending on the results, there are supplements she will suggest to help repair anything that is out of whack. She will review your results and any supplement regimens with you extremely thoroughly so that you feel clear and comfortable before moving forward. Based on test results, she also creates a recipe book for you that will make it easy and straightforward to incorporate healthy and compatible foods into your diet. Although I originally came to Tamar to help alleviate digestive issues that I was experiencing, what I got was a whole lot more. Tamar provided me with foundational knowledge on nutrition that I will be able to carry with me for the rest of my life. While I've been working with her, I've been a lot more aware of the decisions that I make about my diet, as well as what I choose to consume and why. I think twice about what I pick up at the grocery store, where I choose to eat out and what I choose to order. This process has taught me that it isn't that hard to exercise discipline when it comes to what I put in my body and that if you commit to it long enough to see results, that you begin to take pride in your diet. In the past, I've always been someone who did just enough to alleviate any unsavory symptoms I was experiencing until they went away and then I would return back to bad habits. Throughout this process, I've learned that what I put in my body has a huge impact on how I feel and feeling good feels good. I'd like to keep feeling good, so I think I will heed the lessons I've learned from my time with Tamar and not slip back into bad habits again. Hopefully. read more

I am a mother, physician, and serious but recreational athlete who was generally a conscientious eater but had gained 3-4 pounds I wasn't happy with. I wondered about whether I should work with a nutritionist, thinking "What can I really learn?" It turns out, a LOT! Working with Tamar has been AWESOME. It has revolutionized the way I and my family eat. Seriously, I was eating mostly fruit and thinking I was doing a great job... she has helped me to reach a healthy and balanced approach towards our diet and nutrition that I can take with me for a lifetime. Going through Berkeley Bowl with Tamar was such an eye-opener and definitely worth the many delightful hours it takes! I have really enjoyed all of our in-person meetings and phone check-ins-- she works with you to make it convenient and fun. Tamar is a kindhearted woman who will help you with whatever nutrition problems ail you. Plus she is a delight to be around and generally just a really fantastic woman! I wholeheartedly recommend working with Tamar if you're interested in weight loss or nutritional optimization for athletes. read more

Not to sound melodramatic but Tamar changed my life. I found myself at a weight I never imagined, and figured it was time to get help. I found Tamar through Yelp and I cannot possibly recommend her enough. She is patient, kind, well-informed, and compassionate. She listens to your needs, likes, dislikes, and helps form a plan that works for you. She offers many helpful suggestions and has so much knowledge for all things food/health. I always felt supported even when I knew I was eating something I shouldn't, and never felt judged. We just went back to work. In the first two months working together, I lost significant weight and could not believe it. I now feel armed with information and habits for a healthier life that I can actually manage, and she is the reason for that. If you find yourself in need of help managing food in your life, Tamar can take care of you. read more

Working with Tamar has been great! My husband and I were starting to get that middle aged spread. I had 10 extra pounds I had been trying to shed for probably a year. A co-worker of mine who recently lost a lot of weight had hired a nutritionist, so I thought I'd give it a try. I considered myself a pretty healthy eater, but Tamar showed us some important things we could change about our diet that made a huge difference. I lost those 10 lbs. The other thing I was struggling with was low energy. My energy is better, my skin looks better and I feel much healthier. I highly recommend working with Tamar. She gives practical guidance and advice that really makes it easy to enjoy healthy living. read more

I just went away on business for five days in Las Vegas and guess what?  I did not gain any weight.  First time ever that I have travelled and maintained my weight, especially at a business conference when there is food everywhere and junk food to boot.  That, my friends, is a miracle... and I owe that to Tamar.  I was armed with a "just add water" shake and when everyone else piled on the buffet plate.. I added water and shaked. I am single, like to cook but not for myself.  So Tamar has been really helpful in teaching me some good tricks for food to have on hand to make a quick meal that is healthy and nutritious, or if I do take out... options on where to go and what to get.. whether that is a local Chipotle or Whole Foods. I first started working with Tamar about one year ago.  One visit we met at a local grocery store where we walked the aisles together.  She introduced me to foods I otherwise would never have known about... and afterwards at our next appointment, came over to my house where we made some meals together to freeze and have on hand. When I have had a few major successes I have emailed her just to share in the good news.. and somehow that helps keep me motivated.  I had a total of 35 lbs to drop before I started with Tamar.  I was able to drop 18 lbs on my own... but was stuck on the last 17.  Working with Tamar I lost an additional 11... and am now down to the final 6.  One other thing... so great to work with someone who understands the psychology and emotional nature of eating.  She has no judgments.... is not a perfectionist, is very real and authentic, and gets what it is to be human in today's stressful world. It is not easy to not overeat.  But slowly, armed with new tools, information and motivation, I am getting to my goal.  I highly recommend Tamar. Good luck!! read more

If I had to point to the single most important person I have worked with in the past two years I would have to say Tamar Cohen. Tamar encouraged me to take a good look at the role my diet played in my overall health. I took a simple Metabolic Test and went over the results with Tamar who recommended supplements for me and dietary changes that have significantly affected my overall health. I feel great and recently I saw someone who I had not seen in a year and she said - "It's incredible you look younger than you did last time I saw you - your skin is glowing." Thanks Tamar! read more

I hate Tamar . . . And I LOVE Tamar! I hate her because she kicked my butt. She helped me take a hard and honest look at what I was eating, and guided me in making some significant lifestyle changes. I LOVE Tamar because she has changed my life. Truly. She helped give me the language I needed to work with my doctors and get the care that I needed - I've learned it is all about knowing what questions to ask. She taught me the tools I needed to make better choices that have improved my overall health. She is amazing. If you need a nutritionist, go see her! You won't regret it. read more

Tamar is absolutely fantastic! It was such a pleasure to work with her. She has an incredible amount of knowledge about nutrition and disseminates it with kindness and a non-judgmental manner. She took a great deal of time and care to tailor a nutrition program that was unique to my lifestyle and food preferences. She also engages with you wherever you are at in your food and weightloss journey. I now eat way more vegetables (a true feat!) and know so much more about the food I put in my body. I highly recommend working with Tamar to anyone I know! read more

Tamar Cohen has helped me improve my lifelong health and fuel increased athletics as well. She's guided me through post-injury weight loss, kicking my sugar craving, and more. Her plans, grocery store tour, mini cooking class, and support along the way have been fantastic. I've learned about good fats, better cooking, vitamins and minerals, and now I truly understand how much protein and calories I need for my goals. I highly recommend her for anyone, athlete or not, to improve their overall health and energy level through improved nutrition. She's incredibly knowledgeable, very flexible if your goals shift (or your self awareness improves), and she's a very kind, professional person as well. Five stars! read more

Tamar saved my gut!! I wasn't convinced going into this process with her but now I think about food and nutrition totally differently. I thought I was educated but I found I had a lot to learn. Going through the gut repair protocol was hard but Tamar supported me at every turn and I'll forever be grateful. I don't hesitate to recommend her. read more

Tamar is such a wealth of great info! She educated me on how to eat better, what things to avoid and expanded my palette. She also suggested a few helpful supplements and I have had improvement with a chronic health issue. 5 stars for sure! Thanks Tamar! read more

Tamar is great! She has been so helpful in my getting healthy and losing weight. I have lost 45 pounds and about 11 inches. I was also able to lower my cholesterol into better numbers due to her recommendations. She gave me great advice and recommendations that helped me in my weight loss. She offers great and wonderful recipes. Tamar knows what she is talking about and she is always studying up on nutrition. I am so thankful for all that Tamar has done and continues to do as I continue to lose weight and strengthening my body. Tamar is the best! read more

I feel so blessed to have met Tamar! My digestion issues had become unbearable when I first met her. She was readily able to solve my issues with one meeting, and, the solution was effortless! I met with her a second time for advice about how to gain back some weight I had lost due to stress. Her suggestions for "good" fat snacks and meals were nothing shy of pure perfection. Voilá--another easy, painless solution attributable to her insight and experience. Tamar is extremely knowledgeable, readily available and generous with information and resources. She will continue to be my go-to for nutritional and health issues. I am eternally grateful for her warmth, guidance and wisdom. Susan R. read more

I came to Tamar when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I experienced many symptoms, like weight gain, sluggishness, low energy, and bloating. Tamar constructed a new diet plan for me, and it worked wonders. By eliminating gluten, adding more vegetables to my diet, introducing me to new vegetables, and teaching me about portion control, 6 months later I have eliminated all my initial symptoms. I lost 15 pounds and I feel very energetic. read more

Tamar has been a great ally on my road to health. She has a wealth of information that she shared in easy to understand fashion. She gave me great tips on what to eat and foods to avoid which really helped me deal with my sugar addiction. I learned a huge amount about foods that I didn't even know existed and I have now added to my diet. Tamar offers high quality supplements and and food products such as protein and green powders. The changes I have made as a result of working with Tamar have made me healthiest I have ever been and I am in my 50's. I recently got results from my annual routine blood work. 1.5 years ago I was pre diabetic and now my numbers are excellent. I think she does a great job. I highly recommend her. read more

Tamar is wonderful. I attended a three week course and delved into paleo diet with Tamar and the group. This was quite challenging and truth be known, this diet kicked my butt; however, after my body got over the initial shock of not indulging the sugar cravings and caffeine, I have to admit that I felt so much better and I had so much more energy. I learned so much from Tamar and she gave me the tools that I needed to make better choices and embark on a healthier diet. I was able to resume exercising regularly and I lost 13 pounds in three weeks. More importantly, I made critical lifestyle changes. Tamar has a host of great recipes and wonderful healthy substitutes to boot. Tamar's warm personality and great sense of humor are an added bonus. She's the real deal. read more

I am a professional swimmer and 2012 Olympic medalist training to make the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. I found Tamar through online research because I was looking for someone who could take me to the next level in terms of my nutrition. I have previously worked with many sport dietitians and nutritionists before and felt like I had gotten the same answers over and over and not truly a way to help me move forward. My first meeting with Tamar I told her that I wanted her to help me learn how to fuel my body in a way that everything I put into it was helping me to become a better athlete. By the end of our time working together I felt like I had met this goal completely. Tamar looked at my nutrition from a broad and all-inclusive perspective. She looked at the big main meals, as well as the small micro nutrients that I was missing in my diet. She gave me lots of recipes, taught me quick/healthy/ convenient cooking techniques in my own kitchen, and went grocery shopping with me and taught me to how make the best decisions there. I now have concrete plans on how to structure my day with meals at the right intervals, with the right amount of calories and nutrients I need to satisfy me and make my workouts the best they can be. She designed plans that fit my individual needs. I learned a lot from her wealth of knowledge of food and great handouts she gave me. I appreciated that if I asked a question she did not know the answer to she always did a lot of research to give me a well-constructed answer the next time. She went above and beyond what a normal nutritionist does. I would highly recommend Tamar for athletes across all ranges. read more

Tamar is wonderful! She is supportive, encouraging, knowledgeable and most importantly kind. She has helped to me lose 20% of my overall weight which I can't thank her enough for. I felt supported every step of the way. I encourage all those that want to learn to eat more balanced and healthfully to go see Tamar. You will not be disappointed one bit! read more