Dr. Anne VanBeber, a nutrition educator for over 30 years, is a sought-after expert and author who has been quoted in Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking Light, Yoga Journal, Women’s Health and more. She currently teaches courses at Texas Christian University, including food preparation, meal management, and food and culture. Anne has also led study abroad programs in Seville, Spain, with a focus on food insecurity.

Dave’s entrée into the world of nutrition started over twenty-five years ago when he began working in the natural foods business. After owning and operating his own natural food store, Dave decided to become a registered dietitian and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. He graduated with honors with a degree in medical dietetics and nutrition and completing his Masters in Nutrition and Wellness with a concentration in entrepreneurship at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, where he now serves as an adjunct instructor and board member.

Roberta Anding is an award-winning teacher, professional sports dietitian and experienced speaker, who has contributed to numerous publications.

A consultant for the Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs team and instructor in the Baylor Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Roberta is also sports dietitian for the Houston Astros and has taught at the Tulane Medical Center/Medical School, The University of Houston School of Nursing and Rice University.

Toby is the founder of Toby Amidor Nutrition, where she provides nutrition and food safety consulting services for individuals, restaurants and food brands. She is a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com, writing for their Healthy Eats blog; a regular contributor to U.S. News and World Report’s Eat + Run blog, Shape.com and MensFitness.com; and an adjunct professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. She also has her own “Ask the Expert” column in Today’s Dietitian magazine. Toby trained as a clinical dietitian at New York University.

Linda T. Farr has been private practice since 1995.  Her career in dietetics includes over 35 years of experience in personalized nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy in hospital settings, food service management, nutrition facts labeling, public speaking and volunteerism. Learn more about Linda at NutritiousTable.com.

Dr. Yolanda Lawson has a genuine passion for the physical, emotional and overall health of women. She dedicates her energy and time to providing superior, organic health care with diplomacy, concern and respect at MadeWell Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Patty Keane is principal or co-investigator for research and programs related to early childhood nutrition, mostly in rural and underserved communities throughout New Mexico. Her work focuses on community strategies to improve child health and nutrition, especially for families of low income, who have young children experiencing limited food security. Patty was recently appointed to the Institute of Child Nutrition’s Child and Adult Care Food Program National Advisory Committee.

Dr. Rafael Garcia is a board-certified pediatrician with 40 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. Dr. Garcia has practiced in clinics all over Texas, as well as in Arizona, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Favorite healthy breakfast:

Scrambled eggs, one slice wheat toast, 4 oz. of OJ, one cup Café Americano.

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