Kelsey Kunik, RDN

Kelsey Kunik, RDN
Title: Contributing Writer
Education: Life University, Eastern Michigan University
Location: Saginaw, Michigan
Expertise: Nutrition, wellness, supplements, intuitive eating, herbalism, recipe development

Kelsey Kunik is a registered dietitian, writer, nutrition consultant, and food and wellness blogger at Graciously Nourished. Her work focuses on educating and inspiring people to live well and develop a healthy mindset around food, nutrition and wellness. She’s been featured as a nutrition expert in a variety of national outlets, including Women’s Health, Verywell Health, Shape Magazine and Sports Illustrated. Her food, nutrition and wellness writing can be found in a variety of online publications, including Healthline, Verywell Health, Parents, Well+Good, Taste of Home and Women’s Health, among several other top-tier health and wellness outlets.

Kelsey earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Life University and her second bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to her writing career, she worked in clinical and community nutrition, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, income and education levels access and prepare nutritious foods. She then went on to help clients heal their relationship with food and find joy in eating in private practice nutrition.

Education

B.S. in Biology, Life University; B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, Eastern Michigan University

About EatingWell

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