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Currently in private practice for over 8 years, Stella Metsovas was recently name one of America’s Ultimate Experts alongside Johnny Bowden and the Medicine Hunter in Woman’s Day magazine.  Ms. Metsovas creates programs that promote lifelong health and disease prevention. Food science and human nutrition have many promising advancements towards personalized dietary-prescription, such as: identifying genetic susceptibilities (nutrigenomics), gut-microbia for digestive issues, hormone evaluation linked to gut health, male and female specific approaches for dietary health, and a host of many other factors.

Stella uses advanced protocols in digestive and metabolic health:


  • Food Intolerance and Food Allergy Testing
  • FDA Approved Metabolic Testing
  • Vitamin and Mineral Blood Analysis
  • Stool Analysis for Metabolism and Digestion
  • Systematic Detoxification
  • Nutritional Analysis (ESHA Research)
  • Cortisol/Adrenal Testing
  • Hormone Testing for Metabolism and Digestion
  • Genetic Testing
  • BPA Testing (Bisphenol A)
  • Urinalysis
  • Omega 3 and Omega 6 Conversion
  • Celiac IgE

Ms. Metsovas also works with some of the best physicians in both Orange County and Los Angeles.

USA Triathlete Grady Funk’s story

Grady FunkPrior to seeing Stella at W8less Nutrition, I was consuming a lot of processed grains, cereals, soy, and frozen dinners.  I was strictly concerned about my caloric intake rather than the actual makeup of the food I was consuming.  I had a lot of indigestion and my energy levels would go up and down all day.  I was not aware of the importance of getting my nutrients from its raw source and how it attributes to digestion, recovery, and my overall energy level.

Since I have changed my diet and gotten away from processed foods, I have noticed a steady energy level throughout the day and my recovery rate is far beyond what it used to be.  With 30 hours of training a week and 40 hours of work, it is vital I put the correct foods in my “engine” that allow me to complete my workouts with focus, and also allow it to recover for the next day.

Mission Statement & Philosophy: Stella Metsovas, a food science and human nutrition expert, integrates research-backed information to create the ultimate, dietary-prescription. I do not provide meal plans or calorie-dependent diets.  If you are looking for a calorie, meal-planned diet–this program is not for you.

“Individual. Specific. Nutrition”

Individual: Comprehensive analysis is generally overlooked in clinical practice.  It’s imperative to identify imbalances and/or issues related to digestion, metabolism and lifestyle, by examining data provided from the client (e.g., genetic predisposition).

Specific: Fad diets come and go.  We live in a multi-billion-dollar-a-year diet industry looking for the next best strategy to lure in money from consumers.  The diet industry is currently marketing a ‘personalized approach’—misleading consumers into thinking they are getting a ‘personalized diet’.  Not only are big companies deceiving consumers, many other so called ‘health professionals’ use a similar marketing strategy.  The only accurate ‘personalized approach’ is to use diagnostic measures, such as: Respiration to figure out resting expenditure or metabolic rate, blood testing to understand underlying micronutrient deficiencies (e.g., vitamin D), stool testing for yeast imbalance and gut-transit issues, genetic testing, salivary tests for hormones and their metabolic influences (e.g., cortisol and digestion), immunology essays, and a host of other testing measures.

Nutrition: The famous quote, “One man’s food is another man’s poison” is why I study and research nutrient interactions within our bodies. Nutrition is the foundation to optimal health.

USA Swimmer Francis “Fran” Crippen (April 17, 1984 – October 23, 2010)

Fran Crippen

I began working with Fran during 2007 – 2008.  In my opinion, he was the perfect athlete: hard working, never complained, always followed ‘the rules’ to a tee.   Fran was always interested in how to better himself in the water by consuming the best foods available.  We used a few methods to develop a plan suitable for his training needs, which included: a food rotation diet to discover any intolerance’s to foods, FDA-approved metabolic assessment, source of calories versus amount of calories, etc…

When I received the news of Fran’s passing, I simply could not believe Fran would have died in the manner initially expressed by the United Arab Emirates Swimming Federation.  Time will soon tell the true nature of all circumstances surrounding the event.

Rest in Peace

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