I’ve always tried to use my platform to shed light on privilege. As much as I believe that fears about food and an unhealthy relationship with food are actual, real problems, I also know that they’re privileged problems. It’s a privilege to have a choice of food as something to worry about.
Read MoreHi! I’m Natalie Baum. I’m a Registered Dietitian based out of New York City but currently living in Michigan where I grew up.
Read MoreHi! I’m Deni Ambrose! I work on everything related to creative advertising and branding and am based in Chicago, IL.
Read MoreHi! I’m Leah Kern. I graduated from The University of Vermont with a BS in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences this past May, 2019. I'm currently a dietetic intern in Sodexo’s NYC region. I’m originally from northern New Jersey, called Vermont my home for a few years and now live in Brooklyn, NY.
Read MoreIf I could categorize my Instagram DM’s, the top category would be from students who are interested in becoming a dietitian. And I get it – for some reason, it’s not information that’s easily available to find. When I was applying to grad school, I was super confused about the process too, which is why I’m happy to help!
Read MoreI started my Instagram account 5 years ago, before the term “influencer” even existed. At the time, I had just become a dietitian and knew people liked food photos. I thought I understood Instagram pretty well and decided to create an account to help promote my career as a dietitian and reach more people. I never would have though that Instagram and the influencer world was going to blow up into what it is now.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of going to Japan with Ajinomoto, a Japanese food and biotech company who produces everything from seasonings to frozen food to beverages. The goal: to learn more about umami and, even more so, about MSG. When I was first asked to go, my initial thoughts were probably the same as yours are now: isn’t MSG bad for you?
Read MoreHi! I’m Julia. I graduated in 2017 from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development & Family Studies and a Minor in Nutrition. Currently, I’m a graduate student at NYU to receive my Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition.
Read MoreHi! I’m Ashley. I am a graduate student at New York University pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition. I will be starting my Dietetic Internship at NYU this fall.
Read MoreI get emails, Instagram messages, and even random comments almost daily asking me for tips about growing a business and about private practice. I definitely don’t have all the answers by any means, but am flattered nonetheless that so many people look to me for guidance on this!
Read MoreI get a ton of emails and questions every week about becoming a dietitian: how to become one, pros and cons of the profession, advice for potential students, and so on.
Read MoreIf you're anything like me, you absolutely love getting to know and learn about people. And even if you're not... I thought I'd take the time to share a little more about me anyway, and there's no better place to do it than a blog.
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