Writing
I have extensive experience writing on a range of nutrition, fitness and wellness topics for a variety of audiences including professional articles and recipe development in digital and print formats. Below are samples of my recent work.
A Dietitian’s 4 Step Guide to Diabetes Empowerment
Diabetes is a serious and widespread health condition, however, many lifestyle factors that impact risk are within our control. In this 4-part series, originally published via LinkedIn in November 2017, I share 4 key steps to empower people with the knowledge, tools and motivation to help prevent and/or better manage diabetes and its precursor, prediabetes.
Professional Writing
Exercise & Weight Loss: How RDNs Can Best Support Clients (Part 1)
Weight Management Matters. Spring 2018. Pg. 9-11.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) can help clients successfully incorporate exercise into their weight loss plan while working within their scope of practice by developing a realistic, tailored approach and ensuring they have a solid nutrition plan to back it up.
Weight Management Matters is the quarterly publication of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (DPG) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)
Exercise & Weight Loss: How RDNs Can Best Support Clients (Part 2)
Weight Management Matters. Fall 2018. Pg. 10-11.
Physical activity and nutrition go hand-in-hand for successful weight management. Registered dietitians can and should address both sides of the equation with clients by connecting them with evidence-based exercise resources, developing practical strategies for incorporating fitness into their lifestyle, and designing an eating plan that optimizes their workouts while promoting weight loss.
Weight Management Matters is the quarterly publication of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (DPG) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)
Long-Distance Race Training & Weight Loss: Why It Doesn’t Always Work and How RDNs Can Help
Weight Management Matters. Summer 2016. Pg. 4-6.
Many people take up long distance running to lose weight, but training for long distance events often does not result in weight loss due to a variety of psychological and physiological factors. With a carefully planned diet that balances energy needs, proper fueling for training, and strategies to maintain lean body mass, RDNs can help clients successfully train for long distance running events and achieve weight loss goals.
Weight Management Matters is the quarterly publication of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (DPG) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)