Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, M.A., RDN

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) in Nutrition, Loma Linda University, M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of California San Diego, B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, Tufts UniversityLocation:San Diego, CaliforniaExpertise:Nutritional science, culinary nutrition, consumer food trends, scientific review, nutrition and food synergy, spa cuisine, healthy lifestyleWendy Bazilian, DrPH, M.A., RDN is a writer, educator, food enthusiast and award-winning journalist. She graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. from Tufts University, received her M.A. from the University of California San Diego and completed her Doctorate in Public Health and Nutrition at Loma Linda University summa cum laude, where she was awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Award, the top university honor. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist.Dr. Bazilian is the author of theEat Clean, Stay Leanseries (Rodale) andThe SuperFoodsRx Diet(Rodale), and has contributed to several books, including the James Beard- and IACP-nominatedGolden Door Cooks at Homeand the originalNew York TimesbestsellerSuperFoodsRx. She maintains a busy private practice with clients, including CEOs, artists, actors, professional athletes, and parents and children seeking to improve their and their family’s nutrition, fitness and health.Wendy is an expert consultant to the spa industry, the health care industry and start-up and established food and commodity groups. She is on the board of directors for the California Academy Foundation, and an active advocate for students and others pursuing scholarships, fellowships, research and educational grants and paid internships. She was honored as Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022, and in 2023 was awarded the prestigious Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award “in recognition of [her] exemplary career and remarkable contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession.”A frequent nutrition and wellness presenter at scientific, medical, corporate, culinary and public conferences and festivals, Dr. Bazilian’s expertise is exhibited in a variety of national print and digital media. She has been an expert contributor and returning guest on local and national television, and for the past 14 years, she has been a frequent guest and nutrition expert on the morning talk showLive with Kelly and Mark.American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award 2023DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) in Nutrition, Loma Linda UniversityM.A. in Latin American Studies, University of California San DiegoB.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, Tufts UniversityEatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Title:Contributing Writer

Education:DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) in Nutrition, Loma Linda University, M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of California San Diego, B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, Tufts University

Location:San Diego, California

Expertise:Nutritional science, culinary nutrition, consumer food trends, scientific review, nutrition and food synergy, spa cuisine, healthy lifestyle

Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, M.A., RDN is a writer, educator, food enthusiast and award-winning journalist. She graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. from Tufts University, received her M.A. from the University of California San Diego and completed her Doctorate in Public Health and Nutrition at Loma Linda University summa cum laude, where she was awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Award, the top university honor. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist.

Dr. Bazilian is the author of theEat Clean, Stay Leanseries (Rodale) andThe SuperFoodsRx Diet(Rodale), and has contributed to several books, including the James Beard- and IACP-nominatedGolden Door Cooks at Homeand the originalNew York TimesbestsellerSuperFoodsRx. She maintains a busy private practice with clients, including CEOs, artists, actors, professional athletes, and parents and children seeking to improve their and their family’s nutrition, fitness and health.Wendy is an expert consultant to the spa industry, the health care industry and start-up and established food and commodity groups. She is on the board of directors for the California Academy Foundation, and an active advocate for students and others pursuing scholarships, fellowships, research and educational grants and paid internships. She was honored as Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022, and in 2023 was awarded the prestigious Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award “in recognition of [her] exemplary career and remarkable contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession.”A frequent nutrition and wellness presenter at scientific, medical, corporate, culinary and public conferences and festivals, Dr. Bazilian’s expertise is exhibited in a variety of national print and digital media. She has been an expert contributor and returning guest on local and national television, and for the past 14 years, she has been a frequent guest and nutrition expert on the morning talk showLive with Kelly and Mark.American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award 2023

Wendy is an expert consultant to the spa industry, the health care industry and start-up and established food and commodity groups. She is on the board of directors for the California Academy Foundation, and an active advocate for students and others pursuing scholarships, fellowships, research and educational grants and paid internships. She was honored as Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022, and in 2023 was awarded the prestigious Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award “in recognition of [her] exemplary career and remarkable contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession.”

A frequent nutrition and wellness presenter at scientific, medical, corporate, culinary and public conferences and festivals, Dr. Bazilian’s expertise is exhibited in a variety of national print and digital media. She has been an expert contributor and returning guest on local and national television, and for the past 14 years, she has been a frequent guest and nutrition expert on the morning talk showLive with Kelly and Mark.

DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) in Nutrition, Loma Linda UniversityM.A. in Latin American Studies, University of California San DiegoB.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, Tufts University

EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.