Sheila Varshney

After spending nearly a decade working with people from all walks of life, I’ve learned that making simple changes is the key to better eating. Plus, being a mom of two, the wife of an avid exerciser, and a juggler of life’s unpredictable curveballs have reaffirmed my perspective that actually making healthy eating a reality looks different for each person.

I completed my doctoral training in Nutrition and Public Health and my dietetic internship at Columbia University. Prior to my nutrition training, I received my Masters degree in Public Health from Columbia University and my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I’m proudly credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Committee for Dietetic Registration.

My nutrition philosophy: There is no one, fool-proof diet that works for everyone. Generally speaking, I believe a healthy diet is comprised of meals made from whole foods, avoiding highly processed foods as much as possible. Within those boundaries, there is a lot of room to get eating right. I also believe in the value of food beyond nutrition, namely its social and cultural importance. This understanding is key to helping people make nutritious choices that evolve into long-standing dietary habits.