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Empowering you with certifications and courses that connect science, nutrition, and real-world results.
Robert Ferguson, M.S., C.N. , Founder
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Become a Certified Nutritionist, Health, and Weight Loss Coach
Are You Called to Coach?
’I’m Robert Ferguson, founder of the DFL Institute and creator of the Diet Free Life® methodology, a proven system that’s helped thousands of people lose weight, improve their health, and reduce or even eliminate the need for medications.
Welcome! You’re about to discover how you can become a Certified Nutritionist, Health, and Weight Loss Coach and truly make a difference. I can’t wait for you to join me and an incredible community of passionate coaches who are transforming lives every day.
If you’re here, it’s probably because something deep inside you knows this is your calling.
You’ve lived, learned, and grown, and now you feel ready to use your unique blend of wisdom, experience, and heart to help others achieve the health, happiness, and freedom they deserve.
💡 Click the button above and watch the short video that explains how you can get certified in a scientifically validated, evidence-based, and clinically proven methodology that’s changing lives across the world.
Empower Your Knowledge. Elevate Your Health.
Welcome to the DFL Institute (AKA Food as Medicine (FAM)), where health begins with food first!
At the DFL Institute, we believe that lasting health transformation begins with education rooted in science and real-world application. Our certifications and courses are designed to help you understand how nutrition, metabolism, gut balance, and cellular health influence every aspect of well-being. Whether you’re a health professional looking to expand your expertise or someone seeking to take control of your own health, each program - Food as Medicine, Omega Balancing Coach, Gut & Microbiome Specialist, and Nutritionist, Health & Weight Loss Coach Certification - equips you with evidence-based tools to restore balance, reduce inflammation, and create meaningful results for yourself and others.
The Omega Balancing Coach Certification equips you with the knowledge and tools to help others reduce chronic, low-grade inflammation by restoring their omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and promoting overall cellular health. You’ll learn the science behind cell membrane fluidity, the vital role of omega-3s and polyphenols, and how these essential nutrients support metabolic, cardiovascular, brain, and immune health. Graduates are fully equipped to educate, coach, and guide others toward measurable, life-changing results using evidence-based testing and proven nutrition strategies.
The Food as Medicine Course teaches you how to use food strategically to improve health, reduce inflammation, and support longevity through simple, science-based nutrition. This comprehensive program combines cutting-edge research with practical, real-world applications, enabling you to understand how nutrients impact cellular health, gut balance, and metabolism. Whether you’re a health professional or someone passionate about improving your own well-being, you’ll learn how to build balanced meals, interpret lab markers, and confidently guide others toward better health using food as the foundation for lasting vitality.
The Gut & Microbiome Specialist Certification is a science-based program that explores how gut health influences digestion, metabolism, mood, and immunity. You’ll learn how to read and interpret scientific studies and clinical trials, evaluate stool (poop) tests, and apply evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to restore microbial balance. As a certified specialist, you’ll gain the knowledge to improve your own health while also helping others optimize theirs, enhancing digestion, boosting energy, and supporting mental well-being through a deeper understanding of the gut-brain connection.
The Gut Health Test
Your gut microbiota influences everything from digestion and immunity to metabolism and mood. The Gut Health Test reveals its functional output — what your gut bacteria are actually producing — and how that activity is affecting you.
When you purchase the Gut Health Test, you’ll also receive a personalized Nutrition Overview created by Robert Ferguson himself.
In other words, with the Gut Health Test, you’re getting more than just the test; you’re getting a free nutrition jump start, complete with the Do’s and Don’ts for improving gut health and setting your body up for lasting success.
- Measures functional output – revealing how your gut bacteria and body work together to produce health-linked metabolites
- Science-backed markers – analyzes three key tryptophan-related metabolites linked to gut, immune, and metabolic health
- Advanced analysis – uses HPLC-UV-FLD technology for high-precision results
- Balance insights – shows how a protective metabolite from gut bacteria relates to other insightful markers
- Clear scoring – your results distilled into an easy-to-read Gut Health Index
- Personalized guidance – tailored diet and lifestyle recommendations, with a focus on fiber and polyphenols, based on your unique results
- Simple at-home self-test – dried blood spot (DBS) collection, no stool sample required
Empower Your Knowledge. Elevate Your Health.
Welcome to Food as Medicine (FAM), where health begins with food first!
At the DFL Institute, we believe that lasting health transformation begins with education rooted in science and real-world application. Our certifications and courses are designed to help you understand how nutrition, metabolism, gut balance, and cellular health influence every aspect of well-being. Whether you’re a health professional looking to expand your expertise or someone seeking to take control of your own health, each program - Food as Medicine, Omega Balancing Coach, Gut & Microbiome Specialist, and Nutritionist, Health & Weight Loss Coach Certification - equips you with evidence-based tools to restore balance, reduce inflammation, and create meaningful results for yourself and others.
Become a Certified Gut & Microbiome Specialist
The Gut & Microbiome Specialist Certification places you at the leading edge of one of the most exciting frontiers in modern health science. You’ll explore the powerful connection between the gut, brain, and immune system, and how imbalances in the microbiome can affect everything from digestion and energy to mood and metabolism.
This program goes far beyond theory. You’ll learn how to interpret gut-related biomarkers, understand tryptophan metabolism, evaluate stool (poop) tests, and translate cutting-edge research into simple, practical strategies for real-life results.
Upon completion, you’ll earn the title of Certified Gut & Microbiome Specialist, recognized and accredited by the DFL Institute. This certification provides you with the knowledge and confidence to help others and yourself restore microbial balance, reduce inflammation, and support optimal physical and mental well-being from the inside out.
Food as Medicine Course and Certificate
The Food as Medicine Course is designed to help you understand how nutrition directly impacts health, energy, and longevity. Through science-based lessons, you’ll learn how to use everyday foods to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, support brain health, balance blood sugar, and strengthen your immune system.
This course distills complex nutrition science into simple, practical, and easy-to-apply concepts for real-life applications. Whether you’re looking to improve your personal wellness or expand your professional knowledge, Food as Medicine equips you with the tools to make smarter food choices that lead to lasting health.
Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to nutrition education and evidence-based wellness practices.
Become a Certified Omega Balancing Coach
The Omega Balancing Coach Certification places you at the forefront of a health revolution. You’ll master one of the most overlooked yet essential areas of nutrition: the impact of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids on inflammation, longevity, and overall health.
This program goes beyond theory. It provides you with practical tools, professional credibility, and even a ready-to-teach presentation, empowering you to educate, inspire, and guide others with confidence.
Upon graduation, you’ll earn the title of Certified Omega Balancing Coach, recognized and accredited by the DFL Institute. This credential showcases your expertise in one of the most critical breakthroughs in modern nutrition, omega balancing, and positions you as a trusted leader in reducing chronic inflammation, improving metabolic health, and helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Testimonials
Graduates of this program will hold the title of Certified Omega Balancing Coach, recognized and accredited by the DFL (Diet Free Life) Institute. This credential demonstrates your expertise in one of the most important areas of modern nutrition science, omega balancing, and positions you as a trusted leader in addressing chronic inflammation, promoting metabolic health, and helping people live longer, healthier lives.
What Participants Are Saying After Experiencing the Omega Balancing Coach Certification
“Best thing I’ve done in a very long time. Robert, you’re an incredible educator! Thank you for your transparency and for sharing such a wealth of knowledge. This is a true game changer for my future as a nutrition, health, and lifestyle coach!”
— Angela Morakis Brazier
“I highly recommend taking this certification! Robert is so knowledgeable and passionate. He delivers his wisdom with clarity and support. I now have a deeper understanding of omegas and the importance of sharing this knowledge so that others can thrive.”
— Cassandra Varteresian
“This was fantastic! I could spend hours learning from Robert Ferguson. He’s personable, educational, and makes the complicated simple. Thank you again for your generous heart and for offering this to all of us!”
— Diane Lauzon
“I wasn’t sure I could learn more, but I did! Thank you for going deep and giving me so many aha moments. Much appreciated!”
— Sandy Silver
“Definitely a great training, adding even more tools to my coaching toolbox.”
— Amy Prine
“What a PHENOMENAL empowering experience, I have learned so much from you, Robert Ferguson, in the last few months that I have come to know you. You are a passionate person who genuinely cares about individuals, just as I do. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge.”
— Veronica Valentino
The Certified Omega Balancing Coach certification is a professional credential designed for individuals who want to be well-informed and positioned to educate others about the critical role of omega-6 to omega-3 balance in maintaining health, vitality, and longevity. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, registered dietician, health coach, or simply someone passionate about health, this certification equips you with the science, tools, and communication skills to guide others toward better health outcomes.
This training goes beyond general nutrition and focuses on the foundational role of chronic, low-grade inflammation and how balancing essential fatty acids impacts:
Hosted by clinical nutritionist, best-selling author, and researcher Robert Ferguson, you now have the opportunity to enroll in the Food as Medicine course or advance to the Certified Omega Balancing Coach™ Certification, both accredited by the DFL Institute.
💥 Why Act NOW?
Elevate your professional credibility and position yourself as a leader in one of the most important areas of modern health: omega balancing. Or, build a strong foundation with Food as Medicine so you can confidently explain how food connects to inflammation, longevity, and better overall health.
✅ Yes, I’m Ready! Register today and gain access to flexible, self-paced training that will enhance your expertise and expand your impact.
The Omega Balancing Coach™ Certification is more than just a program; it’s a powerful, practical education on how nutrition can transform lives. Based on peer-reviewed science and real-world results, this certification provides you with the tools to help others:
- Reduce chronic, low-grade inflammation
- Improve omega-6 to omega-3 balance for better cellular health
- Enhance energy production and metabolism through improved cell membrane fluidity
- Lower risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver
- Support brain health, mood, and cognitive performance
- Communicate complex nutrition science in simple, actionable ways that inspire lasting change
Together, we are focused on creating a healthier future, one test, one person, and one community at a time.
Certified Omega Balancing Coach™ Certification
The Food as Medicine Course and Omega Balancing Coach Certification are hosted by Robert Ferguson, a clinical nutritionist, best-selling author, and researcher who also serves as a board member of the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association.
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We would like to personally welcome you to the Food as Medicine Course and Omega Balancing Coach Certification. It is exciting to know that you will become informed and empowered to educate others on how to optimize personal wellness and longevity. This training will not only benefit you but also every individual, family, and community you share this knowledge with!
This online course and certification is designed for everyone. Our community includes nurses, massage therapists, entrepreneurs, network marketers, counselors, church leaders, therapists, personal trainers, nutritionists, dietitians, doctors, community health workers—and everyday people, who are eager to learn for themselves and be better equipped to support and inspire others.
Omega Balancing Coach™ Certification
What's included with the Omega Balancing Coach certification?
Can’t attend the Omega Balancing Coach™ Certification live?
No problem! You’ll receive unlimited on-demand access to all presentations—so you can learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
This powerful online certification, aligned with our 2025 theme “Make America Healthier for All”, delivers over 10 hours of interactive training led by nutritionist Robert Ferguson and a panel of leading experts. Together, you’ll explore topics that connect directly to omega balance and overall health, including:
✅ Chronic, low-grade inflammation and its impact on health
✅ Omega-6 to omega-3 ratios and test-based nutrition strategies
✅ Insulin resistance and metabolic health
✅ Gut microbiome diversity and function
✅ Heart health, brain health, and cognitive performance
✅ Disease prevention, longevity, and more!
What's included:
- Full access to all live and on-demand certification sessions.
- Your Certification fee included — a $199 value.
- Step-by-step training on interpreting dried blood spot tests (Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio, Omega-3 Index, Arachidonic Acid percentage).
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Proven, evidence-based strategies to reduce chronic, low-grade inflammation and improve cellular health.
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Practical tools to guide clients, patients, or communities toward better health and longevity
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Downloadable slides, handouts, and resources for personal or professional use
- Insights on disease prevention, metabolic health, and longevity grounded in cutting-edge science
- Recognition as a Certified Omega Balancing Coach™, accredited by the DFL Institute
Whether you're looking to improve your own health or empower others, this certification gives you everything you need to start making a difference, starting now.
Courses & Certifications by DFL Institute
Join a movement grounded in science, purpose, and lasting impact. Whether you’re a health professional, coach, or someone ready to take charge of your own well-being, our certifications equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and community to make a real difference in your life and the lives of others.
A $399.99 value — Certificate of Completion INCLUDED! Save over 75% when you register today!
Get ready for the knowledge that transforms lives, starting with yours.
Meet Robert,
Founder, CEO
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.”
- Hippocrates around 400 BC
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