Chelsea LeBlanc, RDN, LD Title: Contributing Writer Education: The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, Lorenzo de' Medici, Florence, Italy Location: Nashville, TN Expertise: Food, health and nutrition, meal-planning, recipe and nutrition analysis, heart health, Mediterranean diet, budget-friendly recipes Experience See More Chelsea is an award-winning registered dietitian, media personality, recipe developer, and nutrition expert in Nashville, TN. She runs a nutrition communications company and virtual private practice where she helps career-driven women plan and prep quick and easy meals on a budget. She frequently contributes to multiple media outlets–including Eat This, Not That!, Well + Good, MSN, and Eating Well.With a diverse background encompassing clinical practice focused on heart health, outpatient nutrition counseling, and health coaching for a diabetes prevention program, Chelsea possesses a wealth of experience and expertise within the nutrition field.While studying abroad in Florence, Italy, Chelsea fell in love with the Mediterranean lifestyle—an experience that deeply shaped her food philosophy. She now blends the principles of the Mediterranean diet with real-life practicality, emphasizing simple, satisfying meals that support both health and enjoyment.Passionate about reducing food waste, she promotes sustainable meal planning and preparation, guiding her clients to make mindful decisions that save money, minimize waste, and simplify healthy eating. Through her virtual private practice and contributions to various media outlets, she empowers individuals to adopt simple strategies to reduce food waste in their daily routines while sticking to a budget. 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.