Mary Donkersloot is a nutritionist and has a private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. She has helped individuals with their nutrition-related issues for over 20 years.
Mary is the author of three books: Quick and Healthy Eating at Home and On the Go (Simon and Schuster), The Simply Gourmet Diabetes Cookbook (Clarkson Potter) and How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight, co-authored by Dr. Linda Ferry (Clarkson Potter).
In addition to providing one-on-one nutrition consultations with individuals, Mary is a frequent lecturer on nutrition topics.
She has presented pediatric grand rounds at Cedars Sinai Medical Center on preventing and treating childhood obesity. She is a regular speaker at St. John's Hospital Eating Disorders Lecture Series. She also provides lectures at high school forums on eating issues at Marlborough, Brentwood, Marymount and Winward High Schools.
Mary is a regular participant and speaker at professional meetings, including the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
She has consulted with major corporations and has served as the spokesperson for Unilever, the Quaker Oats Company, Kraft Foods, Starbucks, Nabisco and many others.
Mary received her BS degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics from South Dakota State University and interned at the Oregon Health and Science University. She holds a certificate in pediatric and adolescent weight management and has been trained in management for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
A recognized authority on nutrition, Donkersloot has appeared on a variety of local and national television programs including The Today Show and CNN.