Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N, F.A.N.D.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Food / Nutrition / Food Safety

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Toby Amidor is a registered dietitian, nutrition expert, food safety consultant, instructor, speaker and author in New York City. Through Toby Amidor Nutrition, PC, she provides nutrition and food safety consulting services for individuals, restaurants and food brands. For over 12 years, Amidor has served as a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and is a founding contributor to the website’s Healthy Eats blog. She has also written Today’s Dietitian magazine’s “Ask the Expert” column for the past eight years. She is an adjunct professor at CUNY Hunter School of Public Urban Health in New York City where she teaches food service management. Amidor is also the author of eight cookbooks, one of which is a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Toby Amidor is a registered dietitian, nutrition expert, food safety consultant, instructor, speaker and author in New York City. Through Toby Amidor Nutrition, PC, she provides nutrition and food safety consulting services for individuals, restaurants and food brands. For over 12 years, Amidor has served as a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and is a founding contributor ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist

Education

  • Binghamton University (B.A., Hebrew Studies)
  • New York University (M.S., Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics)

Achievements

  • Recipient of the 2018 Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Media Excellence Award
  • Author of The Family Immunity Cookbook: 101 Easy Recipes to Boost Health
  • Author of The Best 3-Ingredient Cookbook: 100 Fast and Easy Recipes for Everyone
  • Author of The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook: A Plate Method Approach to Simple, Complete Meals
  • Author of The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook: Easy and Wholesome Meals to Cook, Prep, Grab, and Go

  • Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits And Possible Side Effects

    Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a vinegar made from the fermented juice from apples. It’s used in cooking for dressings, sauces and marinades and as a home remedy for multiple health ailments. It can also be consumed in supplement form....

  • 6 Health Benefits Of Coffee, Backed By Science

    The average American drinks about three cups of coffee a day, so it’s particularly advantageous that it’s packed with a number of health benefits. While the beverage is notorious for jolting people with energy, its natural antioxidants can boost your...

  • 5 Must-Try Healthy Snacks, According To A Registered Dietitian

    As the popularity of snacks has increased among Americans, so has the variety of snack choices, with more and more brands filling store shelves. All of that variety can be overwhelming for a snack aficionado, especially when you’re looking to...

  • What Is The GOLO Diet?

    There are many diets on the market, and one of the newest—the GOLO diet—is gaining traction. But what exactly is the GOLO diet, and does it work the way it claims? Here’s an overview of the GOLO diet, including a...

  • What Is The Pegan Diet?

    As its name suggests, the pegan diet, coined by Mark Hyman, M.D., combines the principles of the paleo diet with veganism. By maintaining a primarily plant-based lifestyle complemented by grass-fed meat and healthy fats, this eating pattern touts that it...

  • How To Choose The Best Vegan Protein Powder For You

    Getting enough protein is crucial for your overall health. It aids the body in repairing cells and making new ones, and it’s particularly important for growth and development in children, teens and people who are pregnant. Common protein sources include...

  • Your Guide To The Best Fish Oil Supplements

    Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most popular supplements on the market. These polyunsaturated fatty acids can be found in plant oils, including flaxseed (linseed), soybean and canola oils, in addition to chia seeds, walnuts and a variety of...

  • What Is MCT Oil?

    Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fat found in oils, such as coconut and palm oil. In recent years, MCT oil gained popularity as a supplement, with research suggesting health benefits ranging from increased energy to appetite control. Increased...

  • What Is The MIND Diet?

    When it comes to a diet that promotes cognitive health and overall brain function, the MIND diet is worth considering. Short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, the MIND diet is a combination of two other healthy eating plans: The...

  • What Is Intermittent Fasting?

    Intermittent fasting—an eating cycle with periods of fast and feast—is becoming an increasingly popular eating plan. With the help of celebrities, health experts and fitness personalities, the dietary practice has been catapulted into the mainstream, primarily due to claims it...

  • 5 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Turmeric

    Turmeric and ginger, both plant rhizomes and botanical cousins, are longtime staples of traditional Indian cuisine. In recent decades, however, turmeric has also become a superstar to natural health practitioners, with extraordinary healing properties attributed to it.  “It’s one of...

  • Your Guide To Vitamin D: Benefits, Best Sources And More

    Most of us think of vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin” you get from a few blissful minutes outside in the winter months—or longer when the weather’s warm. But despite being able to absorb vitamin D from the sun, 35%...

Health Philosophy

“Food and nutrition may seem confusing and complex to many. With so much misinformation swirling, I have made it my mission to debunk nutrition myths and allow the science behind why and what we eat to shine. There is no prescription to healthy eating, rather it is about choosing a variety of foods in appropriate portions to provide your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive. Food not only helps us stay healthy, but every bite should be savored and enjoyed. With simple tips and tricks, healthy lifestyle eating can be effortless and delicious no matter the budget, cultural background, or food preferences.”