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Dawn Jackson Blatner

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Dawn Jackson Blatner is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She is the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, ranked a top plant-based diet by US News & World Report and her newest book, The Superfood Swap. She recently starred in (and won!) the hit primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. She is on the advisory board of SHAPE magazine and is a celebrity diet consultant for PEOPLE magazine. She is the creator of the Nutrition WOW blog, ranked top nutrition blog by Health magazine and she is a trusted expert appearing regularly in local and national media outlets such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. In addition to her media experience, DJ Blatner worked as the head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years (yes, she does have a World Series ring). She has also worked as the dietitian for Lifetime Television, Wild Oats healthfood store, The Chopping Block cooking school, exclusive beauty spas, DePaul University, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute. She is a former national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and hosted a reality-style TV show called S.E.E. Chicago for three seasons.

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  • "Being a consistent exerciser is not just about motivation or discipline. Successful exercisers practice 8 common strategies. So I created an acronym to reveal their proven secrets…
    E - Enjoy it!
    X - eXpect Benefits
    E - Establish a Schedule
    R - Record Progress
    C - Create a Back-Up Plan
    I – Identify as an Active Person
    S – Stay Accountable
    E – Embrace Consistency Over Perfection"

  • "Almonds are my go-to smoothie power-up, filled with essential nutrients, like magnesium and vitamin E. If that wasn't enough, promising research found that having 2 ounces of almonds daily may have a positive impact on exercise recovery," said Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD. "So, if you're looking for an easy way to support exercise recovery efforts and overall health—almonds are the perfect smoothie addition!"

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