Hi! My name is Leanne McCrate.

People deserve a reliable source of nutrition information, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to reach thousands of people through my nutrition blog and website, “Dear Dietitian,” a trusted source for nutrition education and expert advice.

hHealthy nutrition is not complicated. There are no gimmicks or tricks to get the results you desire. Healthy nutrition is not expensive. Good nutrition is open to all, no matter your socioeconomic status or your educational level.

Eating healthy does not mean eating all things green. Yes, we need to focus on fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, but healthy eating must be livable. There IS room for cake in a nutritious diet. That’s the best news you’ve heard all day, right?

Dear Dietitian shares the simple truth about nutrition. Nutrition is a science that abides by the scientific laws in Biochemistry. My mission is educate consumers on sound, scientifically-based nutrition. In doing so, I will share the most up-to-date scientific information on nutrition.

I became a dietitian because I like people and science. My experience has been in clinical nutrition, and I have worked in many areas in hospital care, including diabetes, cardiac care, critical care nutrition, kidney care, and oncology.

Today I bring everything that I have learned to you through my blog and newspaper column, “Dear Dietitian.” I am passionate about nutrition education. As a clinical dietitian, I educated patients on special diets. Today I educate consumers on sound, scientifically-based nutrition.

Good health to you!

Leanne