Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RDN

About author

Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RDN is an award-winning nutrition communicator, writer, and recipe developer. She is the co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan, A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness, and the author of Expect The Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy (second edition). Ward writes for publications such as Muscle & Fitness Hers and has been a contributing writer for WebMD and USA Today. She blogs at Betteristhenewperfect.com.

As a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for nine years, Ward was featured in hundreds of print and broadcast interviews, including CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe. She has appeared on The Today Show and The Dr. Oz Show and was a regular guest on Boston 25 Morning News for six years. She has been a speaker at more than 100 professional meetings, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Food and Nutrition Conference.

Ward is the recipient of the 125 Alumni to Watch Award from the University of Massachusetts, the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award from the Massachusetts Dietetic Association, and the 2011 Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Articles by Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RDN

The Unhealthiest Restaurant Meals You Should Never Order

The Restaurant Meals You Should Never Order

Don't worry—there are plenty of healthier alternatives to enjoy instead.

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Best & Worst Foods for Women Over 50

Time to tweak the grocery shopping list.

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Healthy Restaurant Meals You Should Order

Want to make a healthier entrée choice when you're dining out? Let these expert-picks be your guide.

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This Is the Worst Menu Item at McDonald’s

Spoiler alert: It's not the Big Mac.

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The Grocery Store Food You Should Stop Eating

If you're looking to stay as healthy as you can and finally reach those weight-loss goals, it's time to stop eating this food.

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The Healthiest Holiday Foods

You don't have to completely deprive yourself of those seasonal favorite treats.

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Slimming Foods to Lose Your Holiday Gut

Once the festive time of year has come and gone, it's time to get yourself back on track—the right way.

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Does Orange Juice Really Help With a Cold?

Your mom's go-to home remedy might not be as far-fetched as you may think!

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Can You Lose Weight With Intuitive Eating?

It's a practice that aims to restore the connection we once had with food, but is it effective for losing weight?

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The Best & Worst Creatine Products—Ranked!

Now you'll know which creatine supplements are worth it, and which could be damaging to your fitness goals and health.

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Best & Worst LongHorn Steakhouse Menu Items

A registered dietitian picks out the meals you should and shouldn't order.