My Story
Sarah Amidon is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) specializing in chronic health conditions and sports performance utilizing targeted evidence-based testing, counseling and nutrition strategies. Whether you are an athlete looking to get to the next level or you suffer from food sensitivities, autoimmune disease, infertility, anxiety, depression or a combination of other symptoms, Root & Fruit Nutrition can help you achieve optimal wellness.
Sarah is a highly sought after expert specializing in genomics, a published researcher, and the developer of The Genomic Edge, a first-of-its-kind program for athletes to optimize sports performance utilizing DNA testing to target nutrition, recovery, and supplement recommendations. Sarah’s work with elite and professional athletes and teams aims for precision results using biochemistry principles and advanced ‘omics’ research.
Sarah’s background in dietetics and athletics combined with her personal experience in nutrigenomics, thyroid disease, food sensitivities, chronic infections, infertility, fatigue, IBS, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis and autoimmune conditions shed light on the “why” of unresolved health conditions over the “what” that so many healthcare providers focus on today. Her clients are more than a diagnosis. Sarah knows firsthand the disappointment and physical limitations that come along with searching for answers and enduring a poor quality of life, while specialists may not have the right skillset to unravel the biochemistry necessary to offer the one thing that can keep us going in a complicated health journey:
Hope
Sarah lives in Indianapolis, IN, with her husband and two boys. She loves playing beach volleyball, drinking tea, camping and going on adventures.
Read more about Sarah's journey here.
Listen to some of Sarah's podcast interviews here.
"Sarah is a one-of-a-kind expert in the field of Nutrigenomics. I am so impressed by her dedication to science and translating her knowledge to positively impacting the lives of her clients. If you are an athlete who wants to optimize your health and performance based on your unique genetics, I don't know of another practitioner better equipped to help." - Stacy Seslowsky, RDN
Educator Resume
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Upcoming: February 2025 - Integrative Healthcare Symposium, Co-Presenter alongside Yael Joffe, PhD, RD (3X4 Genetics) & Amanda Archibald, RD (The Genomic Kitchen): "Flying Blind: Can You Afford Not to Use Genomics With Your Patients?"
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Upcoming: April 10-11, 2025 - Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: "Failure is Not an Option: Precision Nutrigenomic Interventions for Optimal Sports Performance and Recovery"
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November 2024-2025 - Contract with Indy Ignite Women's Professional Volleyball League Team: The Genomic Edge Teams VIP Program
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December 2024 - St. Louis Dietetics Association Webinar : "Nutrigenomics 101: Insights from a Patient & Practitioner"
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May 2024 - The Genomic Kitchen DNA Education & Training for Clinical Practice Guest Lecturer: "Genomics for Sport: Insights & Case Studies"
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April 2024 - U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Sports Dietitians Collective Guest Lecturer: "Genomics for Sport: Insights & Case Studies"
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April 2024 - Florida State University Dietetics: Nutrition Expert Panelist
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October 2023 - University of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program:
"Nutrigenomics 101: Insights from a Patient & Practitioner"
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May 2023 - Westchester-Rockland, NY Dietetics Association Webinar:
"Nutrigenomics: Insights from a Patient & Practitioner"
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April 2023 - International Chiropractors Association of Indiana Annual Seminar Keynote Speaker: "Nutrigenomics 101: Insights from a Patient" & "Nutrigenomics 101: Insights from a Practitioner"
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November 2022 - Smile Center of Peoria: "Nutrition & Dental Health: A Holistic Approach"
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Ongoing - "Nourishing Teas & Tisanes: Part 1: Teas" & "Nourishing Teas & Tisanes: Part 2: Advanced Herbal Infusions"

Education & Credentials
M.S. in Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University '22
B.S. in Communication Studies Indiana State University '06
Minor in Psychology
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Commission on Dietetic Registration, Board-certified credential, '22
Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP), Board-certified credential, '23
Specialty Training
Foundations & Advanced Genomic Training Courses -
The Genomic Kitchen, '23, '21
Immunology for Dietitians -
Stacy Seslowsky, RDN, '22
G.E.M.M. (Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation) Certified Practitioner - Cell-Logic, '22
Board Positions
2024-2025 Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Board of Directors -
Digital Communications Co-Chair
Achievements
2024 Publication - "Use of Betaine HCl with Pepsin in Esophageal Cancer Patient: A Case Report" in Journal of Medicinal Food
2023 Research Poster Presentation at the American Society for Nutrition, Boston, MA
2022 Outstanding Graduate Student at EMU
Master's Thesis - "Use of Betaine HCl with Pepsin in Esophageal Cancer Patient: A Case Report"
2005 All-Conference Academic First Team
Top 10 in Career Hitting Percentage at Indiana State U.
4-Year Student-Athlete at ISU
2006 Study-Abroad Scholarship - Heidelberg, Germany
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