Authors

Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD
5 posts
Ana Reisdorf has over a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian and freelance writer. She has a passion for creating incredible health and nutrition content. She is the author of three books, as well as dozens of articles on food and wellness. Find her at: www.anareisdorf.com
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Michael Dileo, M.D
Michael Dileo, M.D
3 posts
Dr. "Jay" DiLeo has practiced over 30 years as a board-certified OBGYN in the New Orleans area and in academics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He served as the Director of Pelvic Pain in the USF Department of OBGYN. He is a women's health author ("The Anxious Parent's Guide to Pregnancy") and currently writes, full-time, medical articles for medical professionals, EMS first responders, laypersons, and educators. He originated the website GYNOB.COM and was the obstetrical advisor for BabyZone (now Disney's Babble.COM). He is an inventor (Catheter Stethoscope), lecturer, and advocate for women's health. He and his wife are foster and adoptive parents in addition to their four children
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Sasha Aparicio
Sasha Aparicio
3 posts
Sasha Aparicio, B.A., M.Sc., is a health, nutrition, and wellness researcher, writer, strategist, and consultant. She is passionate about public health and promoting equal access to up-to-date information. She has close to a decade of experience in the health and nutrition field and is the founder of Nourished Writing (http://www.nourishedwriting.com/). When she is not writing, she is chasing her toddler, playing with her dogs, watching superhero movies with her partner, or exploring Guatemala, where she lives. See related links to what you are looking for: www.nourishedwriting.com
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David J. Sautter
David J. Sautter
2 posts
David J. Sautter has combined a lifelong passion for writing with over a decade of experience as an NASM-certified personal trainer, fitness-nutrition specialist, and sports-conditioning specialist. David has written hundreds of blog posts as well as dozens of e-books, training guides, and online courses covering a range of health and fitness topics. In his free time, David enjoys writing about staying fit while traveling abroad for his blog, FitnessWanders.com. Learn more about David Sautter at: www.writefit.com
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Melissa Mitri, MS, RD
Melissa Mitri, MS, RD
1 posts
Melissa is a health writer with over 12 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She specializes in helping women move away from restrictive habits that lead to vicious yo-yo weight cycles. Melissa enjoys writing about health, nutrition, and fitness with the goal of simplifying complex health topics for the reader. You can find out more about Melissa at: www.melissamitri.com
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Natasha Jordan
Natasha Jordan
1 posts
Experienced Australian Nutritionist, Health Writer and SEO Copywriter.Experienced Australian Nutritionist, Health Writer and SEO Copywriter. Natasha has over 10 years of experience in the field of nutrition and health. Natasha holds a Bachelor Degree in Health Science specialising in Nutritional Medicine and Postgraduate qualifications in Public Health and Dermal Therapy. www.tashjordan.com
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Amanda Izquierdo, MPH, RD, LDN
Amanda Izquierdo, MPH, RD, LDN
1 posts
Amanda Izquierdo is a licensed registered dietitian who specializes in helping busy people gain consistency, build long-term healthy eating habits and eat guilt free. She is passionate about providing recommendations rooted in science and debunking nutrition myths. Find her at www.amandaizquierdo.com
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Editors and Fact Checker

Mackenzie Hagan, BS, PhD

Dr. Mackenzie Hagan earned her PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy from Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, USA in May 2021. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training. Prior to enrolling in college, Mackenzie was Nationally Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. She has an extensive background in orthopedics, with 10 years of combined academic experience in bone biology, sports medicine, and emergency medicine with additional expertise in cancer biology. Recently, she has started a Scientific Communications Company with a colleague called A.I.M.E. Higher Scientific Communications, aimehigherscientific.com.

Gina M Jansheski, M.D

Gina M Jansheski, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician with 22 years of practice experience. After completing medical school and residency at the University of Arizona, she did a one-year fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital in Denver. She then embarked on a career in hospital medicine, becoming the medical director of her pediatric hospitalist group and later bringing palliative care and hospice services to the practice. Later in her professional life, she served as the medical director of The Painted Turtle, one of the Paul Newman Serious Fun medical camps. During her nearly five years in that position, she collaborated year-round with an incredible staff of volunteer specialist physicians and nurses to provide the full camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.