Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN

20 years working in communications and 10 years writing for various websites about healthy eating
Writer for brands like Taste of Home, Chicago Health Magazine and Verywell Fit
Registered dietitian nutritionist and also owns her own nutrition communications consulting practice
Author of "The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods" and "Total Body Diet for Dummies"
Founder of Nourishing Notes podcast

Experience

Vicki has been working in food and dietetics for more than two decades. As a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist with a background in communications, she has the tools and expertise to write about all things health and wellness. Her articles for Taste of Home cover topics like diabetic-friendly meals and healthy ingredient choices. Vicki has also written two books about healing through food and healthy diets.

In her free time, she loves cooking for her family, spending time with her pug, Stella, and doing Pilates.

Education

Loyola University, bachelor's in applied science, food and nutrition emphasis
Ithaca College, bachelor's in communications

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