EAT BALANCED NUTRITION

marc@eatbalancednutrition.com

"Eat Balanced Nutrition" is the guiding principle of a nutrition counseling practice started by Marc C. O'Meara.

Stories & Features

  • New York Times

    5 Health Risks From Consuming Too Much Protein

    Most Americans eat more protein than they need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.

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  • Boston Globe

    Hey, how’s your A1C?

    What to do (and eat) when tests indicate you’re prediabetic, from someone who knows.

    February 2026

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  • Boston 25 News

    Focus on protein can build muscle but presents some health concerns if overdone

    Protein is essential for building muscle and supporting weight goals, but nutritionist Marc O’Meara explains why overdoing it can pose health risks — and how to find the right balance.

    January 2026

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  • The Harvard Gazette

    Looking to build muscle? Lose weight? Need more protein, right? Probably not.

    Nutritionist Marc O’Meara breaks down how much protein you really need and why more is not always better.

    November 2025

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  • WCVB 5

    Latest health obsession: The push to pile on protein

    Marc O’Meara explains why protein is trending, how it supports muscle and metabolism, and how much you actually need.

    May 2025

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  • Personal MDs

    Eating Well: The Balanced Plate

    A nutritionist’s guide to building a balanced plate for better health and sustainable eating.

    July 2019

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Marc is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator

Mission Statement:

Marc's mission is to educate and empower his patients to realize their ability to successfully follow a healthy lifestyle, by using practical and easy-to-understand concepts.

Practice Locations:

  • 25 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Basement Suite L03)

  • Virtual

Specialties:

  • Type 1 and 2 diabetes

  • Nutrition for a healthy pregnancy, including Gestational diabetes

  • Heart disease prevention

  • Sports nutrition

  • Kidney and Liver health

  • Weight management

  • Cancer prevention

  • Vegetarian or Vegan meal planning

  • Epilepsy-ketogenic diet

  • "Marc is easy to work with. I like that our focus is specific to who I am, what I need and what I want to accomplish. It’s not just about eating healthy food, it’s about eating in a way that helps me improve and maintain my overall health. "

    — John L.

  • "Marc has taught me how to make smart, sustainable choices and truly listen to my body, so maintaining my weight after reaching my weight goal now feels natural and effortless rather than restrictive. For the first time, I feel in control of my eating without feeling deprived of the foods I love."

    — Anonymous client

  • "Marc is incredibly easy to work with and has a gift for explaining things in a clear, practical way that actually sticks. His approach is realistic, empowering, and life-changing—and the results speak for themselves."

    — Anonymous client

  • "I have worked with Marc for over ten years and have not only lost 50 pounds, but have successfully kept it off—something I never thought was possible before working with him. What sets Marc apart is that he doesn’t just focus on weight loss; he completely transforms the way you think about food and your body."

    — Cheryl L.

  • "Marc has been very patient explaining how to lower blood sugar and balance a meal. All which contributed to my numbers going into the normal range."

    - EF

  • "Marc is always an easy person to talk to. He makes suggestions and gives advice based on what is best for me. I am very happy to be his patient!"

    — J. Zack

  • "I lost 12 pounds over a few months without much effort using his tips, even though I was already eating very healthily. I have been touching base with Marc periodically so that I up my sense of accountability. As an added result, I learn something new at each meeting."

    — Anonymous client

  • "I have supportive experiences working with Marc. He tailors my meal plans to my needs and helps me to build a healthy relationship with food such as chocolate, which makes nutrition feel more enjoyable. His guidance is realistic, consistent, maintainable and thoughtful."

    — Trish

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