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Tell me about Joy Erdile, your Registered Dietitian

Joy Erdile - Registered DietitianJoy is a full-time Registered Dietitian (RD) with a postgraduate degree in Human Nutrition, and her published research was in mental health nutrition. She has been in private practice in Coquitlam, British Columbia, since 2008. Joy has provided virtual services for over a decade, and in addition to British Columbia, Joy is also licensed in Alberta and Ontario.

Joy’s areas of expertise range from routine to clinically complex cases. 

She is passionate about helping people feel better and restore their health, and believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but that Nutrition is BetterByDesign©.

What are Joy Erdile’s Training and Credentials

Is Joy Erdile a highly rated Dietitian? 

Our Dietitian, Joy Erdile, is rated 4.9 / 5 stars from 84 reviews as of November 2, 2025

84 reviews - Nov 2, 2025

See some recent reviews and a 3-year testimonial below.

Which professional listings is Joy Erdile on?

Where can I read Joy Erdile’s published research?

Joy was the lead researcher on a mental health nutrition study published in the International Journal of Pediatrics, June 2010, DOI: 10.1155/2010/767318

The paper has been cited in over 75 publications.

 

Has Joy Erdile given any recent professional presentations?

Yes, below are links to two of Joy’s recent professional presentations.

Joy speaking at U of T Conference, June 2024

University of Toronto – Joannah & Brian Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition, Dietary Patterns in the Management of Cardiometabolic Disease, June 6, 2024

Joy speaking at End Diabetes Conference, October 2022

Diabetes Canada “Let’s End Diabetes Virtual Conference“, October 22, 2022 (2:40 – 3:15 p.m.)

 

Can you share 3 of the recent reviews written about Joy Erdile, BetterByDesign Nutrition’s Registered Dietitian?

 
Below are the three of the most recent reviews for Joy Erdile, our Dietitian, as of November 2, 2025.

Leah S., October 31, 2025, Google 5-star review

 
“I started working with Joy Y. Erdile because I was struggling to get my blood sugar and cholesterol under control. For over a year, I’d been trying to improve my lab results and lose weight with little success. Even though I was “eating healthy,” it turns out I wasn’t eating in a way that was actually lowering any of those numbers.

Joy completely changed that. She created a meal plan (not a menu) that’s easy to follow and flexible enough to use even when eating out. I would consider if more like a meal planning tool. The results have been incredible — I’ve lost weight, my waist size has gone down, and the heartburn I’d battled for 10 months disappeared in less than a week. I know that sounds like an exaggeration but it’s not.

I’m also eating huge, satisfying meals and feeling full for hours. I’ve been a big snacker my whole life, but I’m amazed at how easy it’s been to naturally limit snacks and stay energized between meals.

I feel amazing — my digestion, energy, and overall health have improved dramatically. If you’re struggling with your labs, weight, or just want to feel better in your body, I can’t recommend Joy highly enough. She truly listens, educates, and empowers you to make sustainable changes that work.”

Deirdre M, September 15, 2025, Google 5-star review

 
“I came to Joy knowing something was wrong but still looking for answers after years of referrals to specialists for chronic conditions. I got multiple diagnoses but very little in the way of actual help or treatment.
 
Finding a highly-educated dietician who looks at comprehensive bloodwork was key for me. I’m truly grateful that Joy caught my insulin resistance, which could have progressed into a much worse situation.
 
As someone whose results always comes back “normal”, Joy was able to pinpoint the specific places where things were not optimal and could be improved. I finally felt like someone was there to actually help me, and wanted to get to the bottom of things as much as I did. I started feeling better within two days of starting my meal plan. I could literally feel the inflammation melting away.
 
After three months, I’ve now returned to my average weight and waist circumference and my baseline health and wellness has increased significantly.
 
The meal plan is so easy to follow, it’s actually made preparing meals much less stressful in our household because we now know exactly what to do. Her explanations of the different food categories and how to compose a meal have completely taken the guesswork out of what to eat.
 
Since working with Joy, I have felt supported on a new level and it’s been nothing short of a paradigm shift in my health and energy levels and the way I think about food and meal planning as an integral part of my daily wellbeing. I highly recommend working with Joy and look forward to continuing to check in with her in the future.“

 

Brooke, June 17, 2025, Google 5-star review

 

“I have had the privilege to work with Joy as recommended by my doctor to manage PCOS, and she has been fantastic!

She is an incredibly knowledgeable Dietician all around, but specifically dealing with PCOS, insulin resistance, and sustainable weight loss – all things I was desperately needing help with – she really understands.

She really takes the time to get to know your history (I mean everything!) and tailor your new lifestyle changes to you. She doesn’t just help with your diet, but your whole lifestyle, including sleep!

She educated me with simple but effective explanations of how my body processes work (food/sleep) and provided an easy to follow diet plan.

She really made it feel so easy! I also never once felt judged and she always encouraged me with realistic, step-by-step changes.

I really loved her easy and timely virtual appointments, plus she’s friendly and personable! Booking with the PCOS package made everything easy to bill to insurance as well. I highly recommend her for anyone struggling with PCOS!”

Can you show us a client who lost a lot of weight working with your Dietitian and who has kept it off long-term?

Yes! Below is a testimonial written by a client who lost 100 pounds working with Joy Erdile, our Dietitian and who has maintained her weight loss three years later. It was written on October 10, 2024 and is posted here: https://www.bbdnutrition.com/2024/10/14/three-and-a-half-years-later-100-pounds-weight-maintenance/

“In October 2019, I began my food addiction recovery and weight loss journey with Joy, and after recently rereading the post that I wrote for her website in May 2021, I was overwhelmed with gratitude.”

 

“J” in 2024

“I continue to be in remission of food addiction and disordered eating and have maintained a weight loss of well over 100 pounds. As well, improvements in the symptoms of both depression and ADHD have been sustained.

In order to remain in remission, I avoid foods that are addictive for me, including all sugar and flour products. I have found it important to eliminate all “cheat days” so that I do not return to my addiction.

Each day, I eat nutritious, satisfying, and enjoyable food based on the Meal Plan that Joy designed for me, and updated as my weight normalized.

A decade ago, I could never have imagined eating this way. I can honestly say that my favourite foods are steak, squash, and Brussels sprouts with butter.  I have no desire to return to eating the sugary and processed foods that I binged on in the past.

Joy has been an invaluable support on my health journey. She is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.

I recently returned to work with Joy due to some health concerns I had been facing and she advocated for me to return to my doctor to undergo more comprehensive thyroid testing. Finally,  after many years of confusing symptoms and doctors’ appointments, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. 

Once I was diagnosed, Joy adjusted and tailored my Meal Plan to my hypothyroidism and history of obesity and food addiction. I am very grateful for Joy’s knowledge and insight. 

I truly have been profoundly blessed. 

One of the most important first steps I took in 2019 was reaching out to Joy, as well as to a clinical counselor, and a food addiction support group.

I hope my story continues to provide hope to anyone who is wondering if it is possible to be free from their addiction to food.“

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