AUTHOR: Heather K. Jones is a registered dietitian and a publishing professional with over seven years experience working for the acclaimed Nutrition Action Healthletter, the nation's largest circulation health newsletter, published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Furthermore, Heather is an accomplished freelance journalist with numerous articles published in healthy-living magazines with national circulations—most recently including SELF and Fitness magazine—and a nutrition consultant for Bob Greene's (Oprah’s personal trainer) The Best Life Diet.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger is a registered dietitian and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health. An experienced nutrition counselor, writer, and public speaker, Beth specializes in translating complex nutrition information into practical concepts. Beth was awarded a Nutrition Communications Fellowship to the National Cancer Institute, and has worked on the internationally recognized Nutrition Action Healthletter of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Beth lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, and has recently completed her first half marathon.

INSTANT GOURMET CHEF: Tamara Goldis is a registered dietitian and trained chef with an A.A.S in Culinary Arts and a B.S. in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University. Tamara started her career at Oxmoor House, the cookbook division of Southern Progress, where she tested and developed recipes for Weight Watchers, Cooking Light, and Southern Living. Next she spent a few years working at Center for Science in the Public Interest, creating recipes for the Nutrition Action Healthletter.