How did I get here? My friends call me Nutrigirl. I grew up enjoying my mom’s great Italian food while she was constantly dieting. My dad had diabetes and was also on a diet. I believed a career as a registered dietitian would allow me to help people with their nutrition and health.

What do you like to eat? I love coffee, chocolate, and cheese- the 3 Cs. I believe in balance not restriction. I get great joy in doing cooking demos, and presentations to teach others how to make food nutritious and delicious. I also love to write about food and health.

My career began in 1990 as a clinical dietitian at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. I became well-versed in illness, but my focus shifted to wellness over the years. I picked up part-time work to gain experience writing, presenting, and providing cooking demos.

After receiving my Master’s degree at the University of Cincinnati, I became an adjunct instructor and have taught undergraduate, graduate, and nursing students for almost 20 years. I launched Sound Bites Nutrition in 2008 to focus my ‘thyme’ on health promotion. 

I’m a word neRD. I love to mince onion and words! Seriously, I like to develop recipes, cook, and write. I write for Food and Health Communications, trainwithkickoff.com, and Today’s Dietitian. I have rheumatoid arthritis and wrote my first cookbook in 2020: The Healing Gout Cookbook. I wrote two other cookbooks: thyroid disease and heart disease.

Food justice is important to me. I created a line of food pun products to take a bite out of food insecurity. My cards and tee shirts are available in small markets in Cincinnati and online. Part of the proceeds goes towards helping those with food insecurity. They are simple, silly, and make great gifts. Check out my shop here.

In 2016, I designed a program to fight food insecurity called People’s Pantry Cincy through a People’s Liberty Grant. Learn about it here: facebook.com/peoplespantrycincy/

As a trusted Brand Spokesperson, I combine my health and nutrition knowledge with key, product messages to help improve sales and increase product loyalty. You may have seen me on WCPO (channel 9) and other networks in Cincinnati.

I’ve collaborated with KIND Snacks, Applegate Meats, Litehouse Foods, Libby’s Vegetables, BODYARMOR, Keystone Meats, Mazola, Wonderful Pistachios, Natural Delights Dates, and several other food brands.

My awards include the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Presidents’ Award (2024), Ohio Recognized Dietitian of the Year (2017), Arthritis Foundation Adult Honoree (2016), and Ohio Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (2002).

Call or email for service information: lisa@soundbitesnutrition.com or 513-675-6780.  Calls will be answered within 24-48 hours