Newsletters
Authored by Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Winter 2011: Soy...A Super Food!
The list of so-called “super foods” is long indeed. It ranges from the berry of the week – think acai and goji – to sweet potatoes, nuts, and more. One food that sometimes makes the list, but maybe not as often as it should, is soy.
Summer 2010: Protein is Vital to Staying Strong
If you believe that animal proteins are more "complete" and better for you, think again!
Fall 2009: Inquiring omnivores want to know, “What’s a vegetarian?”
Omnivores – people who eat all foods, from meat and dairy, to poultry, pork, fish, grains, and more often are curious about vegetarianism. They may have heard a vegetarian diet is a healthy option, both personally and environmentally. They may want to incorporate more vegetarian foods into their diet but don't know where to start. Whatever the reason, a little information can help demystify vegetarianism.
Summer 2009: Protein Power and the myths behind it
Spring 2009: Understanding Lactose Intolerance
January 2009 Tackling Holiday Weight Gain
About Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Suzanne Dixon, a dietitian and epidemiologist, is an author and internationally recognized expert in nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and health and wellness. Suzanne is best known as the creator of an award-winning nutrition website (sold in 2005), which was acclaimed by the New York Times and named one of Time magazine’s 50 Coolest Websites of 2005. She has received awards from the American Dietetic Association for Innovative Nutrition Education Programs for the Public and Distinguished Practice in Oncology Nutrition.Suzanne has helped thousands of individuals with a variety of medical concerns and conditions to make optimal nutrition a part of their health care and wellness plans. She has served as an appointed member to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) nutrition sub-committee and lectured at the University of Michigan (UM) Medical School, School of Nursing, and School of Public Health. Suzanne has developed and taught nutrition coursework for medical students and alternative medicine coursework for undergraduate and graduate nutrition programs.
Suzanne continues to share her enthusiasm for nutrition and health through her writing, lecturing, teaching, and as Colon Cancer Guide for About.com. She received her training in epidemiology and nutrition at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health at Ann Arbor.
