
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.
Eat to Support Your Immune System
With seasonal viruses on the rise, learn which nutrients support a healthy immune system and foods to easily include in your diet this winter to optimize your immunity. A version of this article was originally published in Atlanta Track Club’s digital magazine, Wingfoot, in November 2023.
6 Foods to ADD to Your Diet: What, Why & How
While traditional approaches to nutrition often focus on what to restrict, this article explores easy and practical ways to optimize health and performance by adding nutrient-rich foods to your diet. Originally created for Atlanta Track Club’s digital magazine, Wingfoot, in March 2023.
Seasonal Sides For Your Summer BBQ
If you’re planning to grill out this 4th of July weekend, check out these 3 plant-forward recipes featuring seasonal summer produce perfect for pairing with traditional BBQ fare.
Celebrate A World Of Flavors
Nutritious, delicious foods can be found in a variety of global cuisines. This article, a version of which originally appeared in the March/April 2022 edition of Atlanta Track Club Wingfoot magazine, highlights traditional eating patterns from around the world, focusing on the health and performance benefits for runners and athletes.
Nutrition for a Healthy Heart
In honor of February being American Heart Health month, I am sharing my top nutrition tips for optimizing heart health plus a sample day of heart-healthy eating that includes 5 easy, tasty recipes. A version of this article originally appeared in the February 2022 edition of Atlanta Track Club Wingfoot magazine.
Ditch the Diet, Embrace Healthy Habits
With a new year often comes a renewed focus on health and nutrition. Despite what the latest fad diet or supplement company would have you think, there is no magic bullet. Instead of setting overly ambitious, and ultimately unrealistic, resolutions, commit to building healthy, sustainable habits. In this article, originally published in the January 2022 edition of Atlanta Track Club Wingfoot magazine, I share 3 nutrition changes to optimize, and sustain, your health and athletic performance.
Fall Produce Spotlight: Health Benefits & Ways to Enjoy
The start of fall means the end of summer produce favorites, such as tomatoes and peaches. But there are plenty of delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables in season now. This article, originally published in the October 2021 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s member magazine, Wingfoot, covers the health benefits of fall produce and ways to enjoy them, and features 4 simple, seasonal recipes.
Treat Yourself To These Halloween Candy Tricks
Halloween candy to fuel your next long run? Yes, please! In this article, originally created for the Atlanta Track Club, published both online and in the October 2020 edition of their member magazine, Wingfoot (page 28) I share surprising nutrition benefits of your favorite seasonal treats, and how to incorporate them into your diet to optimize your training and energize your day.
“What The Health”: A Dietitian Weighs In
In the wake of the popular and controversial Netflix documentary, What The Health, which advocates for a strict plant-based diet and seeks to expose corruption within the food industry, I weigh on what the film does well and where it misses the mark, offering a more balanced perspective and what I hope are helpful take-aways on the complex, nuanced and often highly charged topic of nutrition. This article was originally posted on LinkedIn in August 2017.
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)