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Jennifer Scheinman
Jen Scheinman is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with more than 20 years of experience in the field of health and wellness.
After studying biology at Binghamton University and nutrition and New York University, she completed her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. In 2019 she earned a Master of Science degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Saybrook University.
During her career, she has worked at some of the leading institutions for medicine and health including the top-rated Hospital for Special Surgery and Optum.
Currently, Jen runs a successful private practice, Jen Scheinman Nutrition, counseling individuals on ways they can improve their health through better nutrition and lifestyle behavior. Jen believes that food is medicine and takes a holistic approach to health that incorporates physical activity, stress reduction, and behavior change techniques to help individuals achieve their personal best.
She has been a contributor to national media outlets including CNN, Well + Good, and Cooking Light.
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Jen Scheinman Nutrition (https://www.jenscheinman.com/)
Media Dietitian and Women's Health and Longevity Expert
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Top Dietitian Recommends Best Fish for Nutrition and Omega-3s
Jen highlights salmon for its omega-3s and versatility, herring for its vitamins and low mercury, and sardines for convenience and calcium. Cod offers lean protein. For omega-3s, remember SMASH: Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovy, Sardines, Herring. Jen says, "Omega 3 fats are essential fats," supporting heart, brain, and joint health, and reducing inflammation.
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Scheinman also shares that she “encourages some extra blood glucose checks so that people can see how much the extra treats are impacting the blood sugar.”
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People who are managing diabetes can read the food labels of their favorite treats “to know how many grams of carbs are in their favorite Halloween candy,” Jen Scheinman MS, RDN
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"Research suggests that lectins may have potent anti-cancer, antimicrobial and antiviral effects,” says Scheinman.
