alive Contributors

Andy De Santis, RD, MPH, is a dietitian operating a private practice in Toronto. An avid blogger, Andy also loves combining nutrition education and humour on Instagram.

Michelle Hancock is a frequent contributor to alive.

Aurea Dempsey keeps a pulse on the latest in health, runs marathons and is a yogi.

Crystal Robbins is the content creator for DERMA E, the leading innovator in natural antioxidant skin care products.

Sara Panton is an entrepreneur and expert in essential oils. Her passion is helping women transform the simple moments of their days into experiences that elevate their well-being.

Vanessa Annand is an alive editor and adventurous diner who loves finding new vegan haunts from Vancouver to Vienna.

Karlene Karst, RD, is a registered dietician and author of The Metabolic Syndrome Program (Wiley, 2006) and co-author of Healthy Fats for Life (Wiley, 2004).

Joy McCarthy, RNCP, CNP, is a holistic nutritionist and best-selling author of Joyous Health and Joyous Detox (Penguin Canada, 2014 and 2016).

Sarah Landry is a 34-year-old Guelph, Ontario, mother of three awesome pre-teens. She shares truths about life, body inclusivity, and the joys of self-love on her Instagram (@TheBirdsPapaya) and blog (thebirdspapaya.com).

Alan C. Logan is a naturopathic doctor and independent researcher focusing on nutritional medicine and eco-therapy. His books include Your Brain on Nature (Wiley, 2012), and The Secret Life of Your Microbiome (New Society Publishers, 2017).

Holistic nutritionist and birth doula Meagan Waters creates honest conversation on her women’s health podcast, InBloom. inbloompodcast.com

Kimberly Parsons is a qualified naturopath, chef, entrepreneur and speaker. As The Yoga Chef, her mission is to teach people how to listen to their body’s daily signs and symptoms in order to find long-lasting, vibrant health and happiness.

Bruce Nollert is a chef and consultant with ties to community and food security and is always ready to create different ways to eat plants and maximize their use.

Lisa Kilgour, RHN, is a specialist in digestion and the gut-brain connection. She knows, through her own experiences, how a healthier relationship with food can restore energy and elevate mood.