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Expert has extensive expertise in the design and development of a wide variety of recipes, most notably recipes geared towards the maintenance of healthy lifestyles. She has broad knowledge and experience in the conceptualization, design and testing of gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, and vegan (i.e., egg-free and dairy-free) recipes, as well as a variety of healthy snack foods. Her background as a sociologist, combined with her work in the food and fitness industries, also provides her with unique insights of healthy food trends and healthy food and recipe development.

Through her freelance work and 20+ cookbooks, she has designed an extensive number of recipes for Bob's Red Mill (gluten-free grains, coconut flour, and chickpea/garbanzo bean flour), multiple protein powder companies (both whey and plant protein), and major fitness and health magazines, including Dr. Oz's The Good Life, Runner's World, Women's Fitness, Men's Fitness, Health, Trail Running, and Clean Eating.

Expert is an expert in the field of fitness design and instruction for lifelong health. She has more than 20 years as an instructor and personal trainer and holds multiple certifications through the American Council on Exercise and Stott Pilates. She has taught and trained in a wide variety of settings, including universities, spas and private gyms. She is also an endurance athlete who competes in long-distance running and triathlon events.