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I hope you are enjoying this “Books by Registered Dietitians” series, and I hope you find this series to be an invaluable resource of nutrition information.

The next post in this series IS…

Best Healthy Cookbooks Written by Registered Dietitians

(Note: At the top of each post in this series, I have provided a description of what a dietitian is; therefore, if you have read any of the other posts in the series, you may want to skip down to the list portion.)

But First, You may be asking…

So what Exactly IS a Registered Dietitian, and why do I want to take note when a health and wellness book is written by a Registered Dietitian?

A registered dietitian, by definition, is considered the expert in the field of nutrition science. The term Registered Dietitian is actually different than a nutritionist. In fact, the term nutritionist is not a regulated term and has a more general meaning. The term registered dietitian, however, is regulated much like the terms doctor or lawyer. In other words, you are not allowed to call yourself a doctor unless you are a doctor, and you cannot call yourself a registered dietitian unless you have completed all the academic and professional requirements.

Requirements for Registered Dietitians

So what are the requirements? Is there some kind of certification you need to be a registered dietitians?

Actually, you cannot just get a certification to become a registered dietitian. Whereas there might be certifications available for nutritionists.

To become an RD you must:

Complte a Bachelors Degree at a college accredited by the Commission of Accreditationof Dietetic Education.

Some of the required courses generally included are:

Microbiology
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Biology
Chemestiry
Organic Chemistry
Anatomy adn Physiology
Evidence Base Nutrition
Human Nutrition nand Metabolism
Nutrition Counseling
and much more

2. Complete 1200 hours of a competitive internship (The internship is usually completed in hospitals, community service agencies, medical clinics, etc)

3. Pass the CDR Exam

Just like a lawyer can’t practice law without passing an exam, an RD cannot become a registered dietitian without pasing the CDR.

4. By 2024, all registered dietitian will be required to have a Master’s degree as well. Many RD’s already do.

5. Must complete Continuing Education Units throughout their career to keep their registered dietitian credintials.

What to Look for in Health and Wellness Books

So you can see why it is a plus when a health and nutrition book is written by a registered dietitian. I want to preface here that just because a RD is considered the expert, doesn’t mean you can’t get great nutrition information and advice from non-dietitians. People who have a passion for nutrition or people who have discovered something that works for them can write insightful nutrition books. Many health and wellness enthusiasts have done extensive research on their own and have valuable information, but if you are getting advice from non-dietitians, I would recommend looking for the following:

Are they getting their information from a Registered Dietitian? Are they seeing what multiple registered dietitians have to say about the topic before giving advice?
Do they know when it is time to refer their clients to a registered dietitian? Many informed people have general nutrition knowledge, but when a client or customer needs medical nutrition therapy; then, a dietitian may be needed. Dietitians are trained in nutriton as it relates to diseases, drug-food interactions, tube feeding, enteral nutrition (nutrients through the veins), and various other medical conditions. These topics can get complicated and even be dangerous.

For example, someone may tell a client to eat more bananas because bananas are healthy, after all, BUT if a person has kidney failure and is on dialysis, too many bananas could put someone in the hosptial or worse!

So one final thought before we move on to the book lists. If a book is written by a non-RD, you may want to see if a registered dietitian has written a review about the book, recommended the book, or even written a forward for the book.

Nutrition books written by non-dietitians are not a deal breaker, by any means, but you can see why seeing that RD beside an author’s name in a nutrition book is a plus.

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Okay now for the good stuff…

The second list in this series is…

Healthy Cookbooks by Registered Dietitians

healthy cookbooks written by registered dietitians; healthy recipes for healthy eating and meal planning — Healthy Cookbooks written by registered dietitians

The Mindful Glow Cookbook: Radiant Recipes for Being the Healthiest, Happiest You

Abby Sharp makes nutrition so fun with her humorous, but informative nutrition videos and posts. Abby now has a new book out called “The Mindful Glow.” This beautiffuly done book includes so many delicious and healthy recipes, and the pictures are stunning!

The Nourishing Meal Builder

The Nourishing Meal Builder is a VERY different kind of cookbook, because it shows you how to create meals on the fly without using recipes or cookbooks at all. This ebook is provides a simple strategy to help you get nourishing, healing meals on the table without meal planning!

What’s included in The Nourishing Meal Builder?
-Lists of nutrients and foods that boost mood; promote cognitive function, focus, attention, alertness, and memory; support the immune system; aid in weight loss; and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, joint pain, and even seasonal allergy symptoms
-A simple Meal Plan Checklist
-A faith-based mindfulness and mindful eating guide
-Printable Meal Builder cards

Mindfulness in Faith and Freezer Meals

This is actually my cookbook so of course I had to include it! This ebook is for busy parents who just can’t find the time to cook everyday, but still desperately want to eat healthy meals at home as a family. With this book, you learn how to efficiently cook once a month so that you can quickly and easily eat healthy every day. This ebook provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner freezer meal recipes as well as a complete grocery list.

The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: 101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health

The Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat, and this book provides fantastic Mediterranean recipes that you can make in just 30 minutes!

Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

Did I mention how healthy the Mediterranean Diet is? Here is another great Mediterranean Diet cookbooks written by a dietitian. And yes, it is one of the books in the popular “for Dummies” series.

Prevention Mediterranean Table: 100 Vibrant Recipes to Savor and Share for Lifelong Health

I think everyone should have at least one Mediterranean cookbook in their kitchen so I wanted to include yet another great option for you. This book has over 100 recipes!!! So you will have plenty of tasty recipes to try!

The Pescatarian Cookbook: The Essential Kitchen Companion

A Pescatarian is someone who eats fish and seafood, but not other meat. So if you are looking for delicious recipes that include ingredients like fish, whole grains, and healthy vegetables, then this book is perfect for you!

Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings

Katie Sullivan had me at “busy mornings!” Figuring out what to cook for breakfast is no longer a challenge when you have this book in your kitchen! This book is another beauty. It is one of those that you actually want to leave out on your counter because it’s so pretty, and of course, the recipes are tasty as well!

The Essential Thyroid Cookbook: Over 100 Nourishing Recipes for Thriving with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s

Thyroid issues can be a problem for many so I am so glad this very specific cookbook is available. Did you notice that this book has over 100 recipes!!!! Wow, that is a lot of awesome recipes!