Carolyn O'Neil

Registered dietitian Carolyn O'Neil believes that nutrition education is vital today more than ever and professes, "The more you know, the more you can eat."

Through more than 20 years of study and television reporting on food, nutrition, and cuisine, O'Neil has provided consumers with helpful information and insights on all aspects of living well. Now she is putting those talents to work on and off camera - most recently on "The Today Show," "Fox & Friends," and in "PARADE" - combining dietary aptitude with a stylish lifestyle attitude. An additional area where O'Neil has made a significant impact is her role as "The Lady of the Refrigerator" on Alton Brown's "Good Eats" on the Food Network, which showcases her ability to communicate complex nutrition concepts in an engaging way.

A celebrated journalist and contributor to magazines like Cooking Light and Gourmet, O'Neil launched what has become a handbook for many Americans seeking healthy lifestyles: "The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous," co-authored with Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D. Published by Simon & Schuster Atria Books in June 2004, this best-selling book received the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in February 2005 for the "Best Health and Nutrition Cookbook" worldwide. Beyond her writing, O'Neil is recognized for her collaboration with national food brands like Quaker, Tropicana, and Dannon, enhancing public awareness about nutrition.

Before reaching national fame as a best-selling author, O'Neil received nationwide acclaim as a television personality. During her tenure with CNN, O'Neil served as executive producer and senior correspondent for CNN's award-winning "On the Menu," which was one of the network's highest-rated weekend programs during its 16-year run. As anchor and senior correspondent for "CNN Travel Now," she hosted programs on location from the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Saigon. Her experience in television extended to PBS where she co-hosted the nationally televised series "Cook-Off America" with Chef Marcel Desaulniers, which aired in 2003 and 2004. O'Neil is actively involved in speaking at educational institutions, focusing on practical and engaging approaches to nutrition, a role in which she continues to thrive by educating and inspiring audiences.