My Nutrition Philosophy
There's not just one "perfect" diet--there are many ways to eat nutritiously. If the bulk of your foods are as close to their natural state as possible (fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seafood, poultry and not many processed foods), odds are, you have a healthy diet. That said, I make room for chocolate, a glass of wine, and other indulgences; c'mon, you've got to live a little!
But natural shouldn't mean boring. I love to cook, go out to eat, try new foods; in short, I just love food!
There's not just one "perfect" diet--there are many ways to eat nutritiously. If the bulk of your foods are as close to their natural state as possible (fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seafood, poultry and not many processed foods), odds are, you have a healthy diet. That said, I make room for chocolate, a glass of wine, and other indulgences; c'mon, you've got to live a little!
But natural shouldn't mean boring. I love to cook, go out to eat, try new foods; in short, I just love food!
Education/Credentials:
I’m a registered dietitian (R.D.) and Licensed Nutritionist (Washington DC) with a Master of Science
in Nutrition from University of Maryland at College Park. My undergraduate degree is in Foreign
Service from Georgetown University.
I’m a registered dietitian (R.D.) and Licensed Nutritionist (Washington DC) with a Master of Science
in Nutrition from University of Maryland at College Park. My undergraduate degree is in Foreign
Service from Georgetown University.
Nutrition Counseling:
In my private practice in Dupont Circle, Washington DC, I specialize in weight loss, eating disorders
and general healthy eating.
In my private practice in Dupont Circle, Washington DC, I specialize in weight loss, eating disorders
and general healthy eating.
Writing/Projects/Positions:
Teaching: Introduction to Nutrition at American University, Washington DC, Spring 2017
Writing for the media:
• Magazines. Hundreds of my nutrition-related articles have appeared in Dr. Oz, The Good Life,
Yoga Journal, Good Housekeeping, Self, and other magazines.
• Blogs. Hundreds of my blogs appear on Washingtonian.com, Sharecare.com,
ThePescetarianPlan.com, TheBestLife.com, DietsInReview.com and elsewhere on the web.
• Sharecare.com. I answer nutrition questions for this vetted health info site
Writing for industry
Real Appeal. Weight loss science meets high entertainment in Real Appeal--a 48-session weight loss
program; I was lead content developer and writer. Launched in July, 2015, by United Health Group, the
program helps you drop pounds with step-by-step changes to food, exercise, sleep, stress
management and more.
Select Books:
The Pescetarian Plan (Ballantine, 2014), is a complete guide to a vegetarian
+ seafood way of eating. The scrumptious recipes--vegan, vegetarian and seafood dishes--
designed by my talented collaborator, Sidra Forman, are definitely not your typical "diet food"!
The Life You Want! Get Motivated, Lose Weight and Be Happy (Simon & Schuster 2011)
was co-authored with Bob Greene and psychologist Anne Kearney-Cooke. It offers a roadmap to
overcoming the barriers to weight loss (emotional eating, exercise aversion, and other issues).
The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-diabetes (Simon & Schuster 2009) was
another Bob Greene collaboration, along with endocrinologist John J. Merendino Jr., MD. This book
takes a three-phase approach to adopting the diet, exercise and medication habits needed to
successfully managing diabetes.
The Supermarket Diet and The Supermarket Diet Cookbook (both Hearst Books, 2006). Both
are practical guides to shopping for healthful foods and preparing low calorie meals.
The Unofficial Guide to Dieting Safely (Macmillan, 1998), a comprehensive guide to weight loss
books, programs, and strategies.
Board:
Sharecare: Scientific advisory board member
To contact me:
General inquiries: janisjibrin@gmail.com
To make a nutrition counseling appointment, you can email me at: JanisJibrinRD@gmail.com, or call me at 202-744-7303
General inquiries: janisjibrin@gmail.com
To make a nutrition counseling appointment, you can email me at: JanisJibrinRD@gmail.com, or call me at 202-744-7303
