About Anya Todd

About Anya Todd, MS, RD, Guest Nutrition Expert

Anya Todd MS, RD is a dietitian specializing in vegan nutrition, receiving her BS in nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and completing her internship at the Cleveland Clinic. Anya holds additional training certificates in adult and pediatric weight management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, along with certification in plant-based nutrition from eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Foundation. She received her MS in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College where her work focused on increasing climate change mitigation practices in registered dietitians via the local food system. Currently, Anya teaches the Maternal & Pediatric Nutrition course as well as a Sports Nutrition course for the Wellness Forum Institute of Health Studies and also sits on their Health Advisory Board. Additionally, she serves as the State of Ohio's coordinator of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Soy Milk, Lies & Social Media

Social media matters. Here's how Anya Todd used those channels to refute statements made by an RD from the Dairy Council of California.

Veganism is Not Child Abuse

Mary Elizabeth Williams asks, is veganism child abuse? Evidence-based nutrition supports our answer: no, of course not.

Does Drinking Clay Detox the Body?

Much of the buzz behind drinking clay concoctions relates back to misguided ideas about what the body needs to detox.

Beyond Kale: A Leafy Greens Primer

Nutritionally-speaking, kale is awesome...but let's not forget about all the other leafy greens that are available. Why let it have all the glory? Variety is the spice of life anyway, so let's explore a little.

When the Experts Are Wrong: Registered Dietitians and Vegan Nutrition

It is a long-standing position within the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics that vegetarian and vegan diets are healthy. Yet, with only half of those surveyed believing it, how does this affect their practice when addressing vegan clients or those interested in exploring a diet change?