Christina Manian, RDN Title: Freelance writer, registered dietitian, and sustainable food systems professional Education: Boston University, University of Colorado Boulder Expertise: Food, nutrition, health, wellness, sustainability Registered Dietitian of over 10 yearsSustainable Food Systems ProfessionalFormer intensive care unit RD of over four yearsFounder of Sustain + Nourish Experience For nearly a decade, Christina has worked as a clinician in both the hospital and outpatient settings, treating thousands of patients with the power of nutrition. During this time, she also reached millions of readers through written nutrition and healthcare content for several reputable outlets including Well+Good, Real Simple, Better Home and Gardens, Nutrition Business Journal, Taste of Home, Vitamix, and more. In these roles, she's translated complicated information into approachable material for a diverse population to improve health and wellbeing.Most recently, she learned about sustainability in relation to food systems through the Masters of the Environment program at the University of Colorado Boulder. This education, combined with her past experience, has solidified her desire for a career where she utilizes writing as a tool to educate and inspire people to action. She also writes a blog focused on sustainable nutrition and products called Sustain + Nourish. I've pursued a career in writing health information because I feel the written word is one of the most effective ways to inspire large audiences towards positive action for themselves and their communities. Education Christina has a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her one-year ACEND-Accredited dietetic internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and most recently obtained her Master's degree in environmental studies specializing in sustainable food systems from the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.