Ellie Krieger, M.S., RD

Nutritionist and host of Food Network's Healthy Appetite

Ellie Krieger is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition and health communications, and author of Small Changes, Big Results (Clarkson Potter, February 2005). Her extensive work in the media has earned her a loyal following and national recognition as a trusted health professional.

Ellie is also the host of the Food Network's "Healthy Appetite" which premiered in April 2006. She was the host for the national, network, syndicated TV show Living Better, and she has appeared as a guest expert on dozens of programs including Today, CNN, CBS's Saturday Early Show, Your Total Health, The Other Half, and The Food Network's In Food Today. She also hosted a live internet radio show called In Balance with Ellie Krieger.

Ellie is a regular contributor to People's Your Diet, and Parenting magazines, was the nutrition columnist for Rodale's Fitness Swimmer, and has written articles for Women's Day, Baby Talk, American Baby and Running News magazines. She has been quoted in numerous publications including Self, Glamour, GQ, Prevention, Men's Journal, Ladies Home Journal, and The New York Daily News and Newsday.

In her years in private practice she counseled a wide variety of clients, from homemakers and CEOs, to notable celebrities and models. Ellie was also a Wilhelmina model herself for more than 10 years.

She received her bachelor's degree, with honors and distinction, in clinical nutrition from Cornell University and her master's in nutrition education from Columbia University.