Lisa Markley MS RDN

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN of Nourish Yourself Nutrition and Wellness created, developed, and wrote each recipe in this cookbook, with the exception of the three noted.

Lisa is a dietitian and nutritional wellness expert with over a decade of experience working passionately towards improving the health of others. She has diverse experience in the fields of integrative nutrition, health education, clinical counseling, clinical research, and community wellness.

Lisa is also a seasoned culinary educator, food writer, and recipe developer with a deep love of cooking, eating, and advocating for local, seasonal, organic, and sustainably-produced foods. Her mission is to help others translate seemingly complex nutrition recommendations into simple, actionable steps using health- supportive ingredients prepared in ways that taste delicious.

She began her education at Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education. Later, she received a Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. She then returned to her hometown, Kansas City, to complete her Certificate in Dietetics from the University of Kansas Medical Center.

As a lifelong learner, Lisa has continued her professional development with ongoing continuing education from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and the Institute for Functional Medicine.