Sign Up for Our Free Newsletter
Elisabetta Politi, RD

Elisabetta Politi, CDE, MPH, RD

Nutrition, Weight Management, Diabetes
Duke University Diet and Fitness Center
Elisabetta Politi, RD, is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator with over 25 years' experience. She received her Masters in Public Health Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from Milan University, Italy. Nutrition director at the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center since 2002, she became certified as a Duke Integrative health coach in 2017. Her professional career has been dedicated to the prevention of chronic diseases through diet and weight management. She enjoys teaching nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations and is passionate about food, its culture, and the food habits worth preserving and reviving.
Female hands hold empty dish on stone background. Tout icon

10 Foods that May Help Lower Cholesterol

Protect your heart by eating more foods that have a beneficial effect on cholesterol. Here are the experts' favorites.
Tout icon

4 Aloe Vera Juice Benefits—and 6 Things to Watch Out for

Aloe vera juice is all the rage, but is it really as healthful as enthusiasts...
Tout icon

12 High-Protein, Low-Carb Foods to Help You Lose Weight

These high-protein, low-carb foods will help you stay fuller for longer—and could ultimately help you...
Tout icon

What Is the Safest Amount of Alcohol to Drink?

You might have heard that a daily glass of wine is good for your health,...
Tout icon

19 Food Facts That May Change How You Eat

You won't believe some of the stuff you've been swallowing. Read these food facts from...
Tout icon

8 Reasons to Avoid Soda—That Means Diet Too

It might be refreshing but soda doesn't benefit your health.

On the Paleo Diet? Then You Need to Be Eating These Snacks

If you're on the "caveman diet"—eating mainly lean meats, veggies, and fruits—traditional snacks like chips...
Tout icon

6 Silent Signs You Could Be Eating Too Much Protein

Protein is easily one of the most important nutrients to get into your daily diet,...

5 Fruits You Need to Eat Every Day to Not Gain Weight

You know that eating more fruits and vegetables is the key to good health—around four...

5 Delicious Ways to Eat More Vitamin E Foods

The key to get enough vitamin E is to eat foods rich in this potent...
Tout icon

Reduce Stomach Bloating: 9 Daily Habits That Flatten Your Belly

Kale and caffeine are just two of the surprising culprits behind why you're feeling fuller...

7 Things Doctors and Nutritionists Wish You Knew About the Warrior Diet

This daytime fasting diet might seem appealing, but you should proceed with caution. Here's everything...

Whole30 Rules: Here’s Everything You Can—and Can’t—Eat

Learn the Whole30 rules and see if the diet that's helping converts sleep better, banish...

10 Things That Happen to Your Body on a Keto Diet

Many people are jumping on board with this ultra-low-carb, high-fat diet as a way to...

14 Natural Aphrodisiac Foods That Could Spark Romance

Do aphrodisiacs really work? Sample these aphrodisiac foods with your sweetie and see if they...
Tout icon

This Is What Drinking Celery Juice Really Does to Your Body

Hint: It's not a cure-all.

15 Things You Shouldn’t Eat If You’re Trying to Lose Weight

You know that French fries, doughnuts, and piles of pasta are off-limits, but what about...
Tout icon

30 Healthy Snacks That Can Help You Lose Weight

Spoiler alert: Cookies aren't off limits!

50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Naturally

Sometimes the simplest remedies really are the best: Here's how to lose weight by eating...

48 Best Keto-Approved Foods to Buy at Costco

Your local warehouse store can be a boon if you're a bargain-shopping keto eater. The...
Tout icon

The Best Sources of Iron You’re Probably Missing

We tend to forget about this important mineral, but you can easily fall short. Avoid...