Barbie Cervoni, MS, RD, CD/N, CDE Facebook Instagram Website Title: Contributing WriterLocation: Merrick, New YorkEducation: B.A. in Psychology, Loyola University Maryland- M.S. in Clinical Nutrition, New York UniversityExpertise: Nutrition for diabetes, weight management, family wellness, anti-inflammatory diet- Plant-based culinary certification from Rouxbe Online Culinary School- Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education SpecialistsExperienceBarbie Cervoni is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and an expert in chronic disease prevention and management. She wholeheartedly understands the barriers, burdens and struggles that come with managing a condition and firmly believes in the power of nutrition for preventing, treating and managing disease.Barbie has spent her career educating children, parents and people with chronic disease on the power of small, sustainable changes for living better. She has been published and quoted in many publications and sits on the medical review board for Health, Verywell Health and Verywell Fit. She loves to cook, be outdoors with her family, exercise and raise money for rare cancer research. About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith 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.