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Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD

Lisa Andrews is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in clinical, community, and culinary nutrition. She owns and operates Sound Bites Nutrition in Cincinnati, OH. Lisa has authored three cookbooks and created Lettuce Beet Hunger, a line of food pun merchandise that supports those suffering from food insecurity.

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Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD

Qualifications & Interests

Education

Youngstown State University, BS in Applied Science (Dietetics)
University of Cincinnati, MEd in Nutrition & Dietetics

Specialties

Wellness
Weight loss
Pre-diabetes
Meal planning
Gastrointestinal nutrition
Celiac disease
Cancer nutrition
Cardiac nutrition
Arthritis, anti-inflammatory diets

Activities & Honors

Board member, Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Medical Board Member, Cancer Support Community
Ohio Recognized Dietitian of the Year, 2017
Ohio Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, 2002
Past president, chair on professional issues and media chair for the Ohio Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Ohio House of Delegate to the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Articles

Nutrition

How to Improve Your Gut Health (And Why You Should Care)

What Should I Eat When I Want to Get Lean?

A Registered Dietitian’s Tips to Eat Well on a Budget (Yes, It’s Possible!)

Why Everyone Should Eat Less Sugar Plus 7 Ways to Cut Back From an RD

An RD’s Advice on How Much Protein You Need to Build Muscle

An RD’s Advice on How to Start a Diet & What to Avoid

When Are the Best Times to Eat?

Simple 7-Day Meal Plan to Lose Weight Designed by an RD

Not So Fast. Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You?

Is Gluten Bad for You? A RD Makes Sense of Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Avoid It

Yes, You Can Lose Weight Without Dieting

What Science Says About the Best Way to Lose Weight

It’s Hard to Maintain Weight Loss, But Not Impossible