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Jennifer Bowers, PhD, RD

Jennifer is a doctoral-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with nearly 25 years of experience. For the majority of her career she has focused on health care, disease prevention, and nutrition education for a range of ages—from middle school to graduate school students. In private practice, Dr. Bowers is involved in freelance writing and extracurricular nutrition clubs for children. When not working, she enjoys swimming, running, hiking, biking, camping, cooking, and reading.

This Infographic Is Your Mediterranean Diet Cheat Sheet

Widely researched, this geographically influenced way of eating has incredible health advantages, but it wasn't...

11 Healthy Picnic Dishes That Don’t Taste Like Diet Food

Tired of the same old mayo-laden potato and macaroni salads? Check out these fresh, healthy...
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19 Nutritionist-Approved Road Trip Snacks You Can Buy Anywhere

Gas stations don't stock only unhealthy choices: Make the most of your pit stops with...
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This Mineral May Be Key to Protecting Your Bones (It’s Not Calcium)

Everyone knows that calcium is good for your bones, but you might be missing out...
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8 Ways Your Genes Influence Your Drinking Habits

Should your family history influence how you drink? Or, how much you drink? Possibly. Scientific...

13 Nutrients Even Nutritionists Don’t Get Enough of

Yes, it's true—even nutritionists struggle to meet the recommended daily intakes of certain nutrients. Check...

10 Canned Goods Watchdog Groups Say You Should Stop Buying—and Healthier Alternatives

Yes, they're made of metal. But canned goods are commonly lined with something. If it's...

9 Energy-Boosting Foods Top Dietitians Swear By

Feeling sluggish no matter how many lattes you down? Turn to this list of easy-to-make...