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The Birth of Phyto-Fit

During her lifetime, Debbie has witnessed the lifestyle diseases caused by the Standard American Diet (SAD). Fast foods, junk foods, and highly processed and nutritionally stripped foods cause chronic, debilitating conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and many forms of cancer. Debbie saw this in her family and the thousands of colleagues and clients she has counseled over the years.


There are consistent and compelling evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific studies supporting a whole food, plant-strong diet for preventing, halting, and even reversing many of the chronic diseases we see every day. Through PhytoFit, LLC, Debbie continues her commitment to teaching people how the power of a healthy lifestyle and whole food, plant-based nutrition can lead to optimal well-being.

Meet Debbie Zimmerman

Debbie Zimmerman’s passion for a healthy lifestyle began at an early age when her grandparents were diagnosed with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. After seeing the devastation that these diseases can wreak, Debbie vowed at the age of 14 to live a life of prevention. Her love and concern for her family and the fear that she too may be destined to experience serious health consequences further ignited her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and helping others.



Today, Debbie continues her passion for empowering her clients to attain optimal health and vitality. As a health coach, she meets her clients where they are, helps them sort through the “nutritional malaise” confusion by utilizing an evidenced-based, whole-food, plant-based approach, and holds them accountable for their lifestyle choices. Debbie emphasizes lifestyle changes that will prevent and reverse the progression of the most common chronic diseases. Her clients recognize their successes throughout their journeys to good health.

  • Debbie Zimmerman Carrying Healthy Food

As a Distinguished Toastmaster, professional speaker, fitness specialist, and health educator, Debbie’s passion motivates individuals to strive for optimal wellness. She holds national certifications and specializations in Lifestyle Medicine, Wellness and Health Coaching, Sports Nutrition, Aerobic Fitness, and Personal Training. Debbie has completed the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and is a licensed and certified Food for Life instructor and Cooking Coach through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Debbie’s Mission

 ...to teach people how the power of a healthy lifestyle and whole-food, plant-based nutrition can lead to optimal well-being.

Click here to reach out to Debbie today.

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