Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD
As a writer, researcher, educator, and food enthusiast, Dr. Wendy Bazilian brings extensive experience in nutrition science and counseling to her work. She is a registered dietitian and an American College of Sports Medicine– certified Health and Fitness Specialist, and Dr. Bazilian’s skills in integrating nutrition, fitness and wellness practices help clients and readers who are motivated to reach their health and wellness goals. Her expertise covers a wide range of subjects in nutrition and health that include optimal eating for active individuals, weight management and healthy aging.
She is a professional writer on nutrition and exercise, having published over 150 articles and been featured in publications including Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, SELF, Allure, FIRST, Health, InStyle and Redbook. She has been a guest on a variety of shows including NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s View from the Bay and Good Morning America, Fox Business’ Money for Breakfast and a variety of other local and national programs. She is author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Rodale, 2008).
Dr. Wendy graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s Degree from Tufts University, then received her Masters Degree from the University of California, San Diego. She completed her Doctoral Degree in Public Health and Nutrition from Loma Linda University, graduating summa cum laude and receiving the highest academic honor, the prestigious Chancellor’s Award.
As a leader in the fields of nutrition and fitness, Dr. Bazilian is currently involved in a variety of practical, writing, lecturing and research endeavors focusing on weight management, sports nutrition, women’s health and exercise. Dr. Bazilian is also the consulting Nutrition Specialist at the renowned Golden Door spa and fitness resort in Escondido, California. She serves on a variety of national clinical and professional committees that help move the science of nutrition and sound application of nutritional and supplement regulation forward for the public. Dr. Wendy’s approach to health is practical and scientific, she believes that, “Good health literally depends on eating and drinking nutritious, healthy, delicious foods – yes, in moderate portions and at regular intervals. We are the cumulative effect of what we put into our bodies and burn through activity over time and not the product of any one meal.”
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