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Kay Peck
MPH, RD, CDCES she/her/hers
Based in Northern California, Kay is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Minnesota State University and an MPH in community health education from San Jose State University. She works full time in diabetes care, and has been an expert reviewer for Livestrong's nutrition, medical and health content since 2015.

Education & Training: Bachelor of Science, Nutrition: Minnesota State U; Master's of Public Health: San Jose State U

Experienced In: nutrition, food and health, diabetes, special dietary considerations, heart health

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By Kay Peck
A woman in the grocery store wears a face mask as she examines a carton of brown eggs
The Best Eggs to Buy: Your Guide to Organic, Cage-Free, Pasture-Raised and More
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
mixed media graphic of hand saying no to stack of bagels on yellow background
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Drastically Cut Carbs
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
Snack meal prep with sandwich and fresh vegetables, bottle of water on the home kitchen table. In the background, the mother and her daughter are preparing food. Healthy eating concept
How to Meal Prep Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go Fuel
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
Young couple grocery shopping for a 1500 calorie diet plan
Ready to Lose Weight? Here's Your 7-Day 1,500-Calorie Diet Meal Plan
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
meal prepped lunches in containers with hard boiled eggs cucumbers and fresh fruit and nuts
The Ultimate Guide to Meal Prepping for Beginners
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
man holding water and magnesium citrate pill in his hands
How Often Can You Take Magnesium Citrate?
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
overhead photo of feet on a scale on tan marble floor
Why Do I Weigh More at Night? Fluctuations Throughout the Day
Weight Management
By Kay Peck
Woman preparing 1200 calorie meal
A Healthy 1,200-Calorie Diet Meal Plan for Weight Loss
Weight Management
By Kay Peck
Young attractive man with stomach ulcer drinking coffee on his way
Does Coffee Irritate Stomach Ulcers?
Health
By Kay Peck
Cruciferous vegetables in a basket at market.
What Are Cruciferous Vegetables and Their Health Benefits?
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
Top view of a healthy vegan lunch that features immune-supporting foods for cancer patients like vegetables and whole grains
The Best Foods to Support Your Immune System During Chemo
Health
By Kay Peck
Unrecognizable woman shops for produce in supermarket
Diet Plan for a Stomach Ulcer
Health
By Kay Peck
Woman in jeans at bed, holding vegan salad bowl with immune boosting foods
5 Best Foods to Help Support Your Immune System
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
Woman eating cherries as part of an Alkaline Diet
2 Health Benefits of an Alkaline Diet — and 2 Risks to Know
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
Friends enjoying lunch for cancer diet
The Best Foods to Eat if You Have Cancer
Nutrition
By Kay Peck
Top view of friends eating dinner around the table
The 11 Best Foods to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
Nutrition
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