Emma Fogt

Emma Fogt holds an EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, and FAND, and is the founder of The Biome Kitchen, where she focuses on helping clients manage gastrointestinal distress through nutrition counseling and education. Her approach integrates scientific research with practical, plant-forward recipes. With a career spanning over 30 years, Emma began in Boston as a Research Manager at The Center for the Study of Nutrition and Medicine, Harvard Medical School, specializing in critical care and obesity. She later transitioned to teaching nutrition to nurses before establishing her pediatric private practice, Nutrition for Kids, Teens and Families, outside Philadelphia. Her professional background also includes consulting for brands such as Healthier Lifestyle at Dietz & Watson Inc. and serving as Director of Culinary Programs and Events at The Wayne Art Center.

Throughout her career, Emma Fogt has held significant leadership roles within the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND). She served as Chair, Chair-Elect, and Past Chair for both the Women’s Health and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of nutrition. Her contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneur Award in 2018 and the FAND designation, which she has held since 2013. She was also named Best of Philly Nutritionist by Philadelphia Magazine in 2010 and Most Dedicated Dietitian by Today’s Dietitian Magazine in the same year.

Today, Emma exclusively dedicates her expertise to optimizing digestive health. She provides nutrition counseling, conducts cooking programs, and offers educational resources, drawing on her extensive experience in medical nutrition therapy and communications. Her work emphasizes the interconnectedness of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in achieving gut health. Emma’s educational background includes a Doctor of Education & Leadership in Healthcare from Nebraska Methodist College, a Master of Science in Nutrition/Communications from Boston University, and a Master of Business in Healthcare Administration from Eastern University. She is also a Low FODMAP Certified Dietitian from Monash University, Australia, further enhancing her specialization in digestive health.