Our Writers
Every essay is written by a credentialed nutrition professional.
Hannah Cho, RDN, MS
Nutrition Science Editor
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master's in Human Nutrition from Columbia University. Specializes in translating metabolic research into practical dietary guidance. Former clinical dietitian at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Michael Torres, PhD
Food Chemistry Columnist
PhD in Food Science from Cornell University. Researches Maillard reactions, nutrient bioavailability, and food processing effects on micronutrient content. Published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Leah Nguyen, MS, CNS
Meal Planning Editor
Certified Nutrition Specialist with a Master's in Integrative Nutrition. Designs meal systems for busy professionals that balance cost, time, and nutrient density.
Dr. James Okonkwo, MD, MPH
Public Health Nutrition Editor
Physician and epidemiologist with a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School. Studies population-level dietary patterns and their links to chronic disease.
Sofia Petersen, MS
Sports Nutrition Columnist
Master's in Exercise and Nutrition Science from the University of Tampa. Former sports dietitian for a Division I athletic program. Specializes in fueling strategies for performance and recovery.
Rebecca Chang, RDN
Clinical Dietetics Writer
Registered Dietitian with 8 years of experience in outpatient metabolic health clinics. Focuses on evidence-based dietary interventions for insulin resistance and PCOS.