Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD is a NYC-based Registered Dietitian, food and nutrition writer and national speaker. She has a Master’s in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Columbia University, and she has been a vegetarian for close to a decade.
Natalie Rizzo
Ask The Expert: What is Truly Important on a Nutrition Label?
We asked a nutritionist: "How the heck do I pick out what’s important on a nutrition label? Is it fat? Fiber? Protein? What do I want to see more of and less of when choosing a food?"
What’s the Newest Trend in Healthy Plant-Based Eating?
If you’ve ever wondered where food trends come from, we have the answer: Every year there are a few major trade shows that we can trace back to as the genesis of cool product trends and fun, tasty or innovative foods. Think of it as the fashion week of supermarket products. This...
Vegan Marathon Training: How to Fuel Up on a Plant-Based Diet
Training for a marathon is hard enough, but doing it on a plant-based diet requires some extra homework in terms of knowing what to eat before, during and after those long, grueling runs. Here's exactly what to eat and drink according to a sports nutritionist.
Ask the Expert: I Went on an Unhealthy Food Binge Last Night. How do I Hit Reset?
I went on a (totally unhealthy, rich, sugar-filled) spree last night and basically ate my weight in junk food. What can I do to cleanse my body and get back on track—and hit reset quickly? Read on to learn the answer.
“I Went Plant-Based and I’m Gaining Weight. What Gives?” Our Nutritionist Weighs In
An RD definitively answers how to lose weight on a plant-based diet, how to read a nutrition label, and why you should skip that expensive cleanse.
How to Get Enough Iron When You’re Following a Plant-Based Diet
Plus, the five foods that will help you easily get there (add them to your weekly grocery list, stat!).