Mackenzie Burgess, RDN Title: Contributing Writer Education: Colorado State University Location: Denver, Colorado Expertise: Food and nutrition research, recipe planning, kitchen hacks, cooking skills, healthy product recommendations See More HighlightsMember of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics2020 Outstanding Dietetics Student of the Year Certified in Culinary Nutrition Education Experience Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, is a culinary registered dietitian nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices. Her blog focuses on healthy recipes with customizable ingredients “of your choice.” This allows recipes to cater to different dietary preferences and food that’s already in your kitchen.Mackenzie also works with individual clients in her virtual Coaching + Cooking program. With her program she provides nutrition coaching, collaborative meal planning and personalized cooking classes to help busy professionals gain kitchen confidence.Mackenzie also thrives in communicating food and nutrition information on camera, in print and online. She regularly demonstrates her recipes on live TV segments and has been quoted in hundreds of top media outlets. In her free time, she loves exploring local Denver restaurants, farmers' markets and hikes. Education B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, Colorado State University 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.