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Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN
School: Loyola University
Expertise: Health & Wellness
Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN
- 20 years working in communications and 10 years writing for various websites about healthy eating
- Writer for brands like Taste of Home, Chicago Health Magazine and Verywell Fit
- Registered dietitian nutritionist and also owns her own nutrition communications consulting practice
- Author of "The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods" and "Total Body Diet for Dummies"
- Founder of Nourishing Notes podcast
Experience
Vicki has been working in food and dietetics for more than two decades. As a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist with a background in communications, she has the tools and expertise to write about all things health and wellness. Her articles for Taste of Home cover topics like diabetic-friendly meals and healthy ingredient choices. Vicki has also written two books about healing through food and healthy diets.
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In her free time, she loves cooking for her family, spending time with her pug, Stella, and doing Pilates.
Education
- Loyola University, bachelor's in applied science, food and nutrition emphasis
- Ithaca College, bachelor's in communications
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Articles & Recipes
Everything You Need to Know About a Prediabetic Diet, According to a Nutritionist
The right prediabetic diet can help you avoid an official type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
25 Low-Sugar Recipes We Can’t Wait to Make
We looked through our archives for the best meals and snacks without a lot of added sugar. In fact, each recipe here has less than 10 grams of total sugar per serving.