Award winning nutrition expert, cookbook author, media spokesperson, registered dietitian and television personality Tina Ruggiero is a respected figure in the world of health and nutrition. With two highly acclaimed cookbooks to her credit, Tina has traveled the world to offer her services as a nutrition expert, recipe developer, writer, media spokesperson and TV nutrition host. She is frequently quoted in national media and regularly appears on television and radio programs sharing healthy recipes and discussing the latest news about diet, science and health.
Tina is the on-air nutrition personality for the national morning talk show, Daytime on NBC, and she is a nutrition and health writer for the Tampa Tribune where she covers topics including healthy eating and living, food, diet and cooking. Each month, she also contributes to the Tribune’s special supplement, 4You Primetime, which is exclusively devoted to Baby Boomer health, diet and fitness.
A sought-after nutrition expert and registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience, Tina has a proven ability to connect with consumers of all ages, simplify complex nutrition issues and effectively educate and motivate. Combined with her personable charm, Tina slices, dices and mixes her way to delicious and healthy recipes, mouthwatering editorial copy, TV segments, and cookbooks that leave viewers begging for seconds. Her first book, The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet, instantly became a best-seller, and it can be found in five languages. Her soon-to-be-released new book, The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook, is filled with mouthwatering recipes that pack mega-nutrition into each, delectable bite, and glorious photographs accompany informative, entertaining text. Read More ...... Less Text
Tina offers a wealth of experience and talent as a nutrition expert and registered dietitian, and she provides an array of services from delivering keynote speeches and presentations to hosting cooking demonstrations, developing recipes; writing for food and beverage brands, magazines, newspapers and television, serving as a media spokesperson and offering counseling services to both private and corporate clients.