Amy Brownstein MS, RDN

Location: Oakland, CA

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Literature, Pitzer College. Masters of Science, Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics, Simmons University. Dietetic Internship, University of California, San Diego

Expertise: Nutrition, Wellness, Plant-based Eating, Women's Health, Sports Nutrition

Website Links:

https://nutritiondigested.com

Experience:

Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who believes that nutrition should be simple, actionable, and attainable. She enjoys researching, analyzing, and synthesizing nutrition science to provide evidence-based recommendations that help people develop sustainable habits and feel their best. As a registered dietitian, Amy works with people to optimize sports performance and incorporate more plant-based foods into their eating. She has been featured in Forbes, EatingWell, Well+Good, and more.

Articles by Amy Brownstein

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Restaurants

10 Unhealthiest Restaurant Pasta Dishes in America

Loaded with calories, sodium, and saturated fat, these unhealthy pasta dishes are ones you should definitely steer clear of.

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Restaurants

The 8 Best Low-Calorie Chick-fil-A Orders

From fried chicken sandwiches to salads, these options at Chick-fil-A are as satisfying as they are low-calorie.

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Groceries

10 Protein Bars That Are Actually Unhealthy

A dietitian says these unhealthy protein bars—loaded with added sugar, saturated fat, and artificial ingredients—are better left on grocery shelves.

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Healthy Eating

Do You Know How Much Sugar Is In Your Cocktail?

Learn which overly sweet drinks to avoid and what healthier beverages to replace them with.

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Restaurants

25 Saltiest Chicken Sandwiches in America

A registered dietitian ranks the most popular restaurant chain chicken sandwiches by sodium.

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Healthy Eating

7 Best Low-Carb Alcoholic Drinks

Liquor is carb-free, but what about when you start adding mixers? Here's your low-carb cheat sheet.

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Restaurants

The Healthiest Orders at Moe’s Southwest Grill

There are plenty of healthy options at this Tex Mex chain if you know what to look for!

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Healthy Eating

The 10 Healthiest Low-Sugar Fruits You Can Eat

Don't let concern over sugar keep you from adding these healthy fruits to your daily food routine.