Victoria Retelny, RDN, LDN

Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN, is a nationally-recognized lifestyle nutrition expert, culinary and media consultant. Her book The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods is an empowering evidence-based exploration into the landscape of food, which encourages readers to evolve their eating for improved health, happiness and longevity. Her new book, Total Body Diet For Dummies is due for release later this year. As a mother of two, her passion for translating nutrition science into usable, real-life messages combined with her culinary capabilities educates consumers on appreciating healthful ingredients and delicious flavors while creating tasty, nutritious meals. With a particular interest in mindful eating, her byline has appeared in dozens of national publications, including The Costco Connection, EatingWell Magazine and Chicago Health Magazine. Vicki has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, contributes to WGN-TV’s Medical Watch, CBS-TV and ABC-TV in Chicago. She lives to eat well with her husband, two active youngsters and their precocious pet pug.

Vicki’s blogs her recipes and writings at SimpleCravingsRealFood.com.