Leading Vegan Nutrition Experts

Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a nationally recognized plant-based dietitian, spokesperson, and nutrition consultant. Ashley founded her company "Plant Centered Nutrition" with the intention of providing approachable plant-based nutrition information to her clients, community, and media audience. Ashley is regularly seen in national media outlets such as Fox News, VegNews, Vegetarian Times, Eating Well, The Times Weekly, Forbes, Newsweek, and Health.com, providing comments and education on various nutrition related topics. She is a trusted source with over 10 years of experience practicing as a plant-based dietitian. She also partners and collaborates with plant-based friendly brands through social media, speaking engagements, her podcast, and many more platforms. Ashley grew up on an Angus cattle farm in small-town Indiana. As you might guess, meat and dairy were a big part of daily life. Unfortunately, so were GI issues like chronic constipation. For years, Ashley was told to manage her issues with medication instead of considering the food she was putting into her body. Ashley earned her Masters of Public Health and Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and became a registered dietitian in 2012. But, even after all that, her GI issues didn’t completely go away. It wasn’t until she did personalized research to dive deep into her own life and her own eating habits that she noticed a significant change. For her, this meant transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle. After that transition, she knew there were others who could benefit from a diet filled with more plants. She also knew it was critical for the coaching they received to be based on a deep understanding of their unique situation. That’s when she realized why she became a dietitian. Ashley made it her mission to help others transition to a plant-centered way of eating through a holistic approach and intuitive eating practices. Let's connect: Instagram: @plantcenterednutrition Pinterest: Plant Centered Nutrition Facebook: Plant Centered Nutrition Podcast: Plant Centered and Thriving Youtube: Plant Centered Nutrition

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, is a distinguished culinary nutrition expert and thought leader who seamlessly bridges the worlds of professional cooking and nutritional science. As a classically trained chef and registered dietitian, she has established herself as a preeminent voice in plant-forward cuisine and innovative food education. With multiple award-winning cookbooks and a robust media presence, Newgent has emerged as a highly sought-after authority in culinary nutrition and wellness. A respected industry influencer, Jackie serves on the Forbes Health advisory board and leverages her extensive expertise as a national media personality and contributor to national health platforms like U.S. News & World Report. Her professional journey includes an impressive tenure as a chef instructor at the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. Currently, she continues to shape culinary education as an instructor at The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica and through her private teaching. Newgent's professional portfolio extends beyond traditional roles, serving as a nutrition coach for My Peak Challenge and a strategic culinary nutrition advisor to major food companies and emerging plant-centered businesses. Her multifaceted approach to nutrition and cooking has positioned her as a unique and influential professional who is reshaping how we understand the intersection of food, health, and sustainability. Based in Los Angeles, Jackie continues to inspire and educate through her dynamic work across media, education, and culinary innovation.

As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) at Same Day Supplements, I specialize in providing science-backed, personalized nutrition guidance to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. With expertise in dietary planning, supplement strategies, and performance nutrition, I work to empower clients with practical tools for lasting results. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with real-world application, ensuring sustainable habits that support both everyday wellness and peak athletic performance.

Rae Aflatooni is the creator of Raepublic, a plant-based recipe and wellness platform focused on nutrition, mental health, and sustainable living. She holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine and specializes in translating evidence-based nutrition into simple, realistic meals. Through her work, Rae helps people build balanced plant-based diets that support both physical and mental well-being. Her work has reached hundreds of thousands through her recipe platform and social media, where she shares approachable, evidence-based nutrition guidance.

In addtion to working at Booth, I spend a great deal of time with my other passion. I do the ordering for our local Health Food Store - Beneficial Foods!!Specialties: Purchasing for Health Food Stores

Plant-based raw food expert with 16+ years of personal practice backed by 21+ years of medical records. Seven-time marathoner. Founder of Raw Foodiest coaching platform. Publishing IN NATURE WE TRUST manifesto March 2026. I teach energy-based health principles grounded in real-world results, not recipes.

A Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for plant based nutrition, wellness, preventative health, cooking, nutrition education, sustainability, community engagement, cultural sensitivity, communication, and longevity

Registered Dietitian | Cofounder & Chief Health Officer at Vedic Nutrition LLC I am dedicated to redefining the landscape of modern wellness. My mission is to empower individuals to achieve sustainable health through personalized, mindful nutrition strategies that honor both the body and the mind. 🌿 Specializing in: Integrative nutrition & mindful wellness. ⭐ Accessibility: We provide comprehensive telehealth visits covered by insurance to ensure expert care is available to everyone.

I'm a functional nutritionist (MS, FNTP, CGP) specializing in gut health, food sensitivities, and autoimmune conditions, integrating clinical nutrition science with a biblical worldview. I help people address root causes and restore health through practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies rather than symptom management alone. I’m a regular contributor to The Epoch Times, where my essential health guides on conditions such as diverticulitis, Hashimoto’s, celiac disease, peripheral neuropathy, Crohn’s disease, rosacea, restless legs syndrome, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) have been shared thousands of times by readers. I'm also the author of the international bestselling book God's Prescription: A Faith-Based Plan to Shift Your Mindset and Reclaim Your Natural Health. I work extensively with clients struggling with multiple food sensitivities, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, celiac disease, IBS, IBD, SIBO, diverticulitis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. My focus includes intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), the gut microbiome, blood‑sugar balance, and gluten‑free and elimination diets that are realistic for everyday life. I make complex health information understandable and provide clear, actionable natural solutions. I'm available for expert commentary on digestive health, inflammation, autoimmunity, anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), the gut microbiome, gluten-free and dairy-free diet, elimination diets, faith and wellness, and practical, evidence‑informed nutrition strategies for real people and families.

Founder of IngredientMD, a supplement intelligence platform powdered by most clinical data available. What's important, we communicate in language humans will understand instead. It all starts from individual ingredients instead of product name, claims, and anything else. Product is what's inside instead of what perception is being made. In our analysis of 500+ supplement products, we found 42% had at least one key ingredient below clinically studied doses. I focus on bringing evidence-based analysis to consumer supplement decisions.

​Lisa Ackerman is a board-certified functional medicine nutritionist and the founder of Well Fed Wellness, where she guides clients towards better health with science-backed, judgment-free coaching. She holds an M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is completing a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She specializes in gut health, mental health, and metabolic health and loves that a job exists where she can talk about food and nutrition all day long.

Website. www.Renutrin.co CV: https://apps.twu.edu/my1cv/profile.aspx?type=twh&id=tSCOCmQvzxOjZUU7JCuqBQ%3D%3D Research:-How prebiotic fibers impact blood glucose outcomes and overall health. -Development of diets to improve metabolic indices and wellness. -Nutrient composition of preterm breastmilk.Other:TWU Houston Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair 2020-2024

On the quest to find the best way to forever health& fitnessExercise Physiologist (ESSA), Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA), Sports Coach (SMA), Personal Trainer, FitGenes practitioner, Matrix Fitness Australia master trainer

Alisia Agostinelli, RD, is a registered dietitian/nutritionist in Montreal. A graduate of the University of Montréal and HEC Montréal, she specializes in using evidence based data to find practical adjustments that make a difference to her clients health. She uses a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach in her nutrition therapy practice. Alisia is an active member of her community and is implicated in numerous projects aimed at increasing access to health care for all.

Deena Goldman, MDN, RDN, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian and freelance nutrition and health writer with a clinical background in medical nutrition therapy. She specializes in weight and metabolic health, chronic disease management, GLP-1 medications, food insecurity, and practical, evidence-based food guidance. Deena currently works as a Clinical Dietitian II at Emory Healthcare and regularly contributes expert commentary for consumer health and lifestyle publications. Learn more at: https://www.myobesityteam.com/writers/684c922f814cb8bb781c5397

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., is a leading health educator, best-selling author, and founder of the Berg Institute of Health & Wellness. With over 30 years of experience in chiropractic care and natural health, he has helped millions take control of their health through practical education, science-based nutrition, and his pioneering work in Healthy Keto® and intermittent fasting. Academic & Clinical Education Doctor of Chiropractic Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA — 1985-1988 Undergraduate Pre-Medical Studies University of Wisconsin-Parkside — 1983-1985 Army Reserves – X-ray Technician Ft. Jackson, SC | Ft. Sam Houston, TX | Ft. Riley, KS | St. Phillips College, TX — 1983-1987 Licensure & Certifications Virginia Board of Medicine – Chiropractic License #1851 California Chiropractic License #20123 Louisiana Chiropractic License #875 Certificate of Proficiency in Chiropractic Radiography Certification in Neuro-Selective Current Perception Threshold Diagnostics (#30166) Teaching Experience Associate Professor – Community Health Division (Nutrition) Howard University, Washington, D.C. — Jan-June 2005 Professional Appointments & Affiliations Director, The Health & Wellness Center, Alexandria, VA — 1997-Present Private Practice, CA & LA — 1990-1997 Internships: Sound Chiropractic (WA) & Moll Chiropractic (CA) Member, Endocrine Society Advisory Panel, Health Science Institute Clinical Associate, Clinical Electromedical Research Academy (CERA) Honorary Member, Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation Member, International Academy of Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultants Member, American Association for Health Freedom Publications & Media Author: – The 7 Principles of Fat Burning – Healthy Hormones, Healthy Life – Dr. Berg’s Body Shape Diets Publisher: HealthySelf Newsletter Digital Education: – Over 5700 health and nutrition videos – YouTube channel with 31,000,000+ subscribers (multi-languages) Research Participation RAND Corporation – Participant, Chiropractic Outcomes Research, 1993 Seminar Leadership & Government Outreach Conducted over 4,950 health seminars and educational workshops for patients, healthcare practitioners, and government agencies including: FCC, FBI, NIH, NSF, DOJ, DOT, DOE, Department of Interior, and Library of Congress Conference Speaking Engagements Health Science Institute Wellness Symposium Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa, FL — Sept 2000 Continuing Education & Specialized Training Extensive postgraduate coursework in BEST Technique, CRA, NAET, Clinical Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Scoliosis, and others. Media Features & Interviews Featured in: FOX & Friends, CBS Channel 9, Woman’s World, New Beauty, Men’s Exercise, and multiple national radio outlets. Recognitions & Awards Proclamations from the Mayor of Shreveport, Governor of Louisiana, and national awards for public health education. Published Research Inhibition of SCOT and Ketolysis Decreases Tumor Growth and Inflammation in the Lewis Cancer Model Abolhassani, R.; Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M. | JJ Oncology and Clinical Research, 2022 Demonstrated in a mouse Lewis cancer model that inhibiting the ketolytic enzyme SCOT using acetohydroxamic acid (AHA) slows tumor growth and reduces NF-?B-mediated inflammation. Cancer Metabolism: Fasting Reset, the Keto-Paradox and Drugs for Undoing Israël, M.; Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G. | Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, 12(4), 1589 Comprehensive review exploring ketone metabolism in cancer–focusing on SCOT and ACAT1–and proposing metabolic strategies such as fasting and enzyme inhibition. Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1589 Unraveling the Cancer Metabolism: Fasting Reset, Ketogenic Diet, and Therapeutic Strategies Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M. | Journal of Cancer Research Reviews & Reports, 2023, 5(2) Explores SCOT/ACAT1 dependency, ketone metabolism, and novel inhibitors like karrikins and vitamin C. Branched Chain Amino Acid Ketones, or Ketolysis of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Support Lipogenesis and Tumour Growth Israël, M.; Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G. | British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2024, 11(4), 69-75 Highlights tumor reliance on BHB and BCAA for lipogenesis via ketolysis. Two Antisense Non-Coding RNAs Regulate Their Sense Gene mRNAs: OXCT1-SCOT for Ketolysis and FGF-14 as an Anti-Proliferation Factor in Cancer Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M. | British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2025, 12(3) Identifies novel antisense RNAs regulating metabolic enzymes relevant to cancer growth. Frataxin–An Anti-Tumor Protein That Activates Oxidative Metabolism at the Expense of Ketolysis: Regulation of SCOT-OXCT1 Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M. | British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2024, 11(1) Discusses frataxin’s role in promoting oxidative metabolism and suppressing ketolysis in tumors.

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Maria Lucey is a Registered Dietitian and one of the most recognizable nutrition voices on YouTube, known for simplifying evidence-based nutrition into clear, practical advice that anyone can use. Her fast-growing online platform spans YouTube, Instagram, and her recipe-focused blog, where she shares balanced, accessible nutrition guidance and healthy meals that actually fit real life. Maria has been featured in EatingWell, LoseIt, and other major outlets, and she brings nearly a decade of clinical experience across multiple settings. She holds a First-Class Honors degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics from Trinity College Dublin and is known for her warm, relatable style that makes nutrition feel understandable, doable, and genuinely enjoyable.

Clinical Nutritionist -16 years of experienceResearch Content WriterBody image advisor for Models and ActorsMember of IDA Member of The Nutrition Society UK

Producer & Host of the only vegan lifestyle series that airs on television - three TV networks in New York City with a total 2.15 million viewership reach per episode, plus its own YouTube channel - the award-winning "Lucia's Vegan Lifestyle" was created in 2020 by international actress & award-winning filmmaker Lucia Grillo. A near-lifelong veg*n, Lucia has explored every topic on veganism since she was 12 years old, now sharing that knowledge and expertise on TV - on her own show and as a guest on others' shows - in podcasts, in print, and at live events. Via Lucia's Vegan Lifestyle Media, Lucia also creates content exclusively for vegan brands and vegan-friendly products. She also hosts the eponymous Amazon Live show, interviewing authors, cooking with chefs, and demonstrating/promoting products across lifestyle categories, from skincare & makeup to home products and more - all expressly vegan. Lucia speaks English, Italian, French, Spanish, and a touch of Welsh. As an actress, she performs in these languages on camera & in voiceovers/narration/audiobooks and is available to speak on vegan topics in these languages (except maybe Welsh ;-) and their respective countries (including Wales ;-). Discover more about Lucia at calabrisellafilms.com and linktr.ee/LuciaVeganLifestyle!