About the Author
Kate Gardner, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and culinary nutritionist specializing in whole foods for optimal health and wellness. She received her masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology—and is currently a doctoral candidate in Food and Nutrition Policy—at Columbia Universitys Teachers College. Gardner counsels patients in sports nutrition, weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and diet modification from her offices in Darien, CT, and White Plains, NY. In addition to counseling, she has been a featured expert in print media, creates recipes for various organizations, and has hosted hundreds of cooking demonstrations.