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Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

location-pin Los Angeles, California

School: The Ohio State University & The Culinary School at Kendall College

Expertise: As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), classically trained chef, and award-winning cookbook author, Jackie writes about nutrition, plant-based recipes, and nutrition as a tool for disease prevention and management.

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

  • Jackie is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN); in the state of New York, she is a certified dietitian nutritionist (CDN).

  • She’s a Forbes Health Advisory Board member and a former national media spokesperson for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

  • Jackie has authored six cookbooks, three of which have received national awards.

Experience

Jackie is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and classically trained chef who has worked in media since 1998. She was a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, appearing on dozens of national television programs, including Good Morning America, to offer nutrition advice and guidance. She now serves as a Forbes Health Advisory board member and an instructor at The Gourmandise School.

As a nutrition and plant-based food writer, Jackie’s contributed to outlets including The Healthy, Prevention, Livestrong, SELF, Glamour, Woman’s World, Fitness, Health, and more. She’s also an award-winning cookbook author who’s presented at dozens of nutrition, dietetics, and culinary conferences nationwide. Her most recent book is The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook.

Education

The Ohio State University, BS, Allied Health Professions; Kendall College, Certificate in Professional Cooking

Articles

Carnivore Diet: Expert Clinicians List the Foods, Effects, and Health Risks

The meaty meal plan may reel in high protein or animal fat seekers, but credentialed nutrition professionals say there are cautions to consider.

6 “Healthy” Foods That Can Keep You from Pooping, Say Clinical Experts

Even roughage-rich foods lead to bathroom struggles in some cases. You might be surprised to learn which foods can cause irregularity woes.

Seed Oils: Are They Healthy or Not? Nutrition Experts Explain

Registered dietitians set the record straight on seed oils and weigh in on whether they're harmful or helpful...or just misunderstood.