Joy Bauer

Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, is one of the nation’s leading health authorities. She serves as the nutrition and healthy lifestyle contributor for NBC’s "TODAY" show, is a featured expert on NBC News Daily, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author with 14 bestsellers to her credit.

Bauer is also a columnist for First for Women and Savory magazines. She spent more than a decade as the official nutritionist for the New York City Ballet and maintains JoyBauer.com, a popular online destination for cutting-edge health information and thousands of delicious recipes.

Earlier in her career, Bauer was the Director of Nutrition and Fitness for the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where she also served as the clinical dietitian for the neurosurgical team. During this time, she created and implemented "Heart Smart Kids," a program aimed at improving the health of economically disadvantaged children in Harlem. She has also taught Anatomy & Physiology and Sports Nutrition at New York University’s School of Continuing Education.

Bauer has been honored with the National Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society of Nutrition Science, reflecting her commitment to delivering credible health information. Her presentations often explore topics such as brain health, disease prevention, and energy enhancement. She has also been honored with eight Taste Award nominations, a distinction often described as the Oscars of food, fashion, and lifestyle media.