Taylor Wallace, Ph.D., C.F.S., F.A.C.N.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Nutrition

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Taylor C. Wallace is principal and CEO of the Think Healthy Group—a food science and nutrition research firm—as well as a professor in the department of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University. His academic research interests are in the area of nutritional interventions to promote health and prevent the onset of chronic disease. He is the author of the online blog and educational platform www.drtaylorwallace.com and is regularly seen on NBC4 Washington and the Dr. Oz Show.

Dr. Taylor C. Wallace is principal and CEO of the Think Healthy Group—a food science and nutrition research firm—as well as a professor in the department of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University. His academic research interests are in the area of nutritional interventions to promote health and prevent the onset of chronic disease. He is the author of the ....Read More

Board Certifications and Training

  • Certified Food Scientist (C.F.S.)
  • Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (F.A.C.N.)

Education

  • The Ohio State University (P.h.D. Food Science and Nutrition, M.S. Food Science and Nutrition)
  • University of Kentucky (B.S. Food Science and Technology)

Achievements

  • Editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Dietary Supplements
  • Deputy editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition
  • Nutrition section editor of Annals of Medicine
  • Author of seven academic textbooks
  • Author of the cookbook Sizzling Science
  • 2015 recipient of the Charles A. Regus Award, given by the American College of Nutrition for original research and innovation in the field of nutrition
  • I’m A Nutrition Scientist—Here’s Why I Take A Multivitamin

    Peek into my kitchen cabinets, and you’ll learn a few things about me. You might find fresh fruits and vegetables, 100% whole wheat bread, extra cheesy Cheez-Its…and a men’s multivitamin. The latter might be surprising—with contrasting views on multivitamins ranging...
  • Your Guide To The Best Vitamins For Energy

    When you feel tired, your first thought might be to reach for a sweet snack for an energy boost. But that sluggish feeling may not stem from a lack of energy alone. Your diet might be missing certain vitamins or...
  • 5 Anti-Inflammatory Diets You Should Try

    Inflammation is a big buzzword in nutrition these days—and for good reason: About 60% of Americans have a condition caused by or complicated by chronic inflammation. However, an anti-inflammatory diet, which is a simple eating plan consisting of common foods found...
  • Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods—Plus What To Avoid

    Looking to switch over to an anti-inflammatory diet to help shield against heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other rampant chronic diseases? It doesn’t require hard-to-find or even particularly expensive ingredients like powders or supplements. Natural foods are rich in...

Health Philosophy

“My passion is research and in effectively communicating research in the sea of misinformation to other health professionals and consumers. Often, what we see as “logical” isn’t reflective rigorous scientific evidence. Advocating for, designing, and executing high-quality and cutting-edge research that can help people live healthier lives, free of disease is my core!”