Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD is a NYC-based media Dietitian, food and nutrition writer, national spokesperson and owner of Greenletes and Nutrition Email Marketing. I’m looking for a bright and creative nutrition student or entry-level RD to join my team to help...
Facts Not Fears: The Truth About Safe Farming Practices
Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by The Alliance For Food & Farming. All opinions are my own, and I was compensated for my time. Thanks for supporting the brands that make my business possible. I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a farm tour...
How To Become A Health & Nutrition Freelance Writer
Want to become a freelance writer for major publications? An RD who writes for top tier magazines shares tips for breaking into the media & writing world. As a Registered Dietitian, I've written articles for more than 10 major magazines and news outlets, yet I...
Blog Brûlée + A Love Letter To Blogging
Disclosure: My attendance at the Blog Brûlée is partially funded by Sponsors of the Blog Brûlée, and I received a discounted registration to the event in exchange for writing this post. Opinions expressed are my own. I was not compensated for my time. As many of you...
Part 2: 9 More Healthy "Fast Food" Joints In NYC
Over a year ago, I wrote one of my most popular posts: 10 Healthy "Fast Food" Joints In NYC. Because NYC is an ever changing city, the healthy "fast food" landscape has developed since December 2014. The restaurants in my original post are still alive...
6 Things You May Not Know About Registered Dietitians
RDs aren't the food police, and they are also different than Nutritionists. Discover 6 little known facts about dietitians. It’s official—I’m a Registered Dietitian (RD)! I’ve been wanting to write this post for a while, but I was waiting until I passed my RD exam....
How To Change Careers To Become A Registered Dietitian
Follow these tips to become a Registered Dietitian, including how long it takes and my path to becoming an RD. My path I used to work in Advertising Sales for major television networks. Why did I choose that career path? Well, it was really just something...
10 Healthy “Fast Food” Joints in NYC
Do you ever have one of those weeks where you have plans every night and don’t have time to cook? That was me last week. I really want to get back in the kitchen because I have a few good recipes that I want to post, but I haven’t had time to make them and...
10 Healthy Fall Activities
Get your family out of the house and enjoy the beautiful fall weather with these 10 healthy fall activities! The air is chilly, the leaves are changing color, and pumpkins are everywhere, which can only mean one thing—fall is here! While I will miss beach days,...
What’s The Difference Between A Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist?
An RD explains the difference between a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Nutritionist. What exactly is an RD and what do they do? If you've ever read nutrition info online or thought about meeting with a professional to discuss your eating habits, chances are you've seen...
I’m Natalie Rizzo, an NYC-based Registered Dietitian.
My mission is to help everyday athletes fuel their fitness with plants.