Hi, I'm Lindsey!
I am a Culinary Dietitian and author of Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook with a passion for food that began as a child while growing up in Los Angeles. (yes, I am a rare native to LA!) Working in restaurant kitchens helped me to develop my love for foods with global flavor, especially all foods of the Mediterranean. While I was a personal chef for a health conscious client, I realized that I wanted to know the science behind nutrition and the benefits of all of the foods that I love. It was then that I decided to go back to grad school to become a Registered Dietitian.
I am especially passionate in helping those who want to lead heart healthy lifestyles, whether they’re interested in prevention or have high blood pressure or even heart failure. Heart disease is very personal to me and you can read why HERE. It isn’t difficult to live a heart healthy lifestyle, especially when you can take small steps to get big results. If you eat for heart health, you automatically eat for good overall health! Let me show you how!
I want you to eat food that makes you feel good AND that tastes good! No fad diets here! They just don’t work for long term wellness success. Achieve your nutrition goals while eating tasty, REAL food.
I believe in…..
- Simple home cooking
- Eating whole foods whenever possible
- Savoring treats
- Not unnecessarily eliminating entire food groups
- Engaging in fun fitness
- Relishing sacred “me time”.
I understand that your emotional, professional, and financial well-being often dictates what you eat, and vice versa. Instead of focusing on extremes, together, let’s find your tasty balance and set YOU up for success.
The equation: Eat well + Move a lot + Be kind to yourself = Feel great
Now that sounds like some Tasty Balance to me!
Fun Facts
- I love sports and fitness classes! I’ll try anything from boxing to belly dancing!
- Mud runs with obstacles courses are my idea of a good time
- Tiki drink afficionado
- Disney Theme Park obsessed
- Visiting Farmers’ Markets and international grocery stores make me happy
- My favorite food is cheese!!
Education
- Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts from Seattle Central Community College
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management from San Diego State University
- Masters of Science in Nutritional Science from California State University, Los Angeles
- Dietetic Internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente and Ketchum-Downtown YMCA
Credentials & Certifications
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Dietitians are the nutrition experts!)
- Author of Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook
- Certified LEAP therapist (CLT) working with food sensitivities.
- Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
Professional Affiliations
- The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – Member
- Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group – Former Mentor Coordinator
- National Association of College & University Food Services – Former Vice Chair, Pacific Region Wellness Committee
- Dietitians in Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group – Member
