Ellen Davis Title: Contributing Writer Education: University of Missouri-Columbia Location: Des Moines, Iowa Expertise: Nutrition, sports nutrition, health education See More Ellen Davis is a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition. Ellen competed in track and cross-country in college, and was inspired to study nutrition by observing the relationship between her own food choices and her athletic performance. Ellen has developed recipes for Diabetic Living magazine and has also worked as a nutrition blogger for a local bike shop, an in-store retail dietitian and sports performance dietitian for Hy-Vee, a youth triathlon coach, a private cook, health promotion director for the Iowa Department on Aging and an associate sports dietitian helping athletes recover from eating disorders. Ellen no longer competes in sports herself, but still enjoys running, hiking and biking. Education B.S. in Dietetics, University of Missouri-Columbia About EatingWell EatingWell, a People Inc. Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.