Jinan spoke on how to maintain a strong body and immune system by thinking holistically about your diet and the basic principles of healthy eating. She touched on how to get all of the nutrients you need for health, how to avoid getting too much of what you don't need, and some common diet pitfalls people run into.
Jinan Banna, PhD, RD is a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at the University of Hawaii. Her research at the University focuses on obesity prevention, and she also teaches courses such as introductory nutrition and community nutrition. Through her nutrition consulting business, she helps working women to lose weight so that they can feel confident and energetic and enjoy food without dieting. She offers free information on weight loss and plant-based eating on her blog, as well as individual and group nutrition coaching via telehealth across the US. She also provides workshops and lectures on various nutrition topics, including plant-based eating, eating well at restaurants, and label reading. She has worked with schools, corporate wellness companies, and fitness centers to provide nutrition information in different formats. She is regularly featured on numerous media outlets such as MyFitnessPal.com, MarthaStewart.com, EatThis.com, and LiveStrong.com, and gives presentations through organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also the author of the book The 28-Day Liver Health Weight Loss Solution. Recently, she received a Mid-Career Award from the Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science Research Interest Section of the American Society for Nutrition. Contact: info@jinanbanna.com or (601) 207-4246
