Carolyn O’Neil, MS RDN, truly believes “The More You Know, The More You Can Eat!” – a refreshing food philosophy based on her professional training as a credentialed registered dietitian nutritionist and personal passion for globetrotting to write about the diverse and delightful world of food, nutrition and cuisine.

A multi-award winning broadcast journalist, she combines the power of science-based communications with a creative flare to catch the attention of broadcast, print and digital audiences.  Known for her sense of style with a sense of humor, Carolyn communicates the facts with flair.

Carolyn launched and led CNN’s domestic and international coverage of Food & Health as senior correspondent and executive producer of “On The Menu”, the network’s groundbreaking weekly program on global food, nutrition and cuisine.

She is the author of two best selling cookbooks including The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous! (Simon & Schuster, Atria Books) and Southern Living’s Slim Down South Cookbook: Eating Well in the Land of Biscuits and Bacon! 

As a writer she contributes to WebMD, CNN.com, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, network affiliate television broadcasts as well as luxury lifestyle and travel magazines.

A leader in food and nutrition communications, Carolyn has received awards from the American Heart Association, American Society for Nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and National Restaurant Association.

Her work in broadcast food journalism earned three prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards including induction into the James Beard Foundation Who’s Who in Food & Beverage in America.

Carolyn’s colorful blog, The Happy Healthy Kitchen, shares recipe inspiration from her kitchen and the kitchens of the world focused on delicious and nutritious food, nutrition and culinary travel news that’s good for people and the planet.  

She’s even been called, “The Anna Wintour of nutrition.”

Carolyn’s Current Projects in the Mix:

As a nutrition consultant, I am currently the Nutrition Advisor to Delta Air Lines responsible for streamlining the airline’s special meal offerings for inflight services worldwide.  An industry first, this new plan reduces costs, improves meal quality and updates special meals to current dietary standards.

As onscreen talent and would-be actor I can also be seen dressed in a blue gown and a tiara on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel as the “Lady of the Refrigerator” on Alton Brown’s multi-award winning TV series, Good Eats. On the show I regularly appear inside Alton’s refrigerator to espouse wisdoms on food and nutrition.