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Leah J

Working as a Class Assistant and Event Administrator at The Chopping Block inspired Leah to pursue a career in food and nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Leah’s goal is to make healthy eating and healthy cooking approachable and user-friendly. Many studies have shown that people who cook more often have diets that are more nutrient dense. Leah’s hope is to empower people to take control of their health by being REAL: • Eat real food. • Make it real easy on yourself. • Knowledge based on real science. • Changes that are realistic. When she’s not working with clients or in her kitchen cooking, she is performing improv comedy around Chicago with her improv troupe, SKORT, a group of eight dynamic and hilarious women.

Thank You to The Chopping Block: The Culinary Classroom That Shifted My Career Path

When I first started working at The Chopping Block as a class assistant back in 2010, I had no idea it would change my life. What began as a fun part-time gig (on top of my full-time gig at the time) ...

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthy, Family-Friendly Snack Dinner

Let’s face it: some nights, as parents, we are just tired. And I’ll admit that I’ve been feeling this a lot lately. Maybe you had a long day at work, chased after kids, or tackled an endless list of ...

The Nutritional Advantages of Grass-Fed Beef

As consumers become more health-conscious, the demand for grass-fed beef has risen sharply. In fact, The Chopping Block is excited to offer an upcoming hands-on class in partnership with Driftless ...

Food as Medicine: Nourishing Body and Mind in Everyday Life

Imagine that you visit a doctor or registered dietitian for a particular ailment. They hand you a piece of paper with a prescription (like the good old days) and all it says is to eat one cup of ...

Summer Vegetable Crunch Wraps

Summer is a time of vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and an abundance of seasonal vegetables. It’s also a great time to get creative in the kitchen by converting some of your fast food favorites into ...

Why Getting Kids in the Kitchen Early is a Recipe for Success

In a world dominated by fast food and quick fixes, one of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is the skill of cooking. Teaching kids how to cook from a young age is more than just a ...

Unlocking the Relationship Between Food and Mood

There’s an intricate connection between what we eat and how we feel. It's a fascinating journey that unveils how our food choices influence our moods and vice versa, creating what often feels like a ...

Discovering the Hidden Powers of Prunes

Let’s talk about prunes. Yes, you heard me right… prunes. Most of us know prunes for their role in digestive health and their laxative-like effect. But this dietitian wants you to know that we’ve ...

Embrace Spring's Bounty: The Many Benefits of Shopping Seasonally

It’s that time of year when nature starts to awaken with a burst of vibrant colors and flavors. Yes, springtime is emerging all over the country - a time when the earth seemingly comes alive again ...

Make Your Meal Planning Life Easier

I was leading a virtual workshop recently discussing the basics of healthy eating. The workshop is entitled Healthy Eating 101: What you need to know to start eating for overall body wellness. As I ...

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Leah J

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Thank You to The Chopping Block: The Culinary Classroom That Shifted My Career Path

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthy, Family-Friendly Snack Dinner

The Nutritional Advantages of Grass-Fed Beef

Food as Medicine: Nourishing Body and Mind in Everyday Life

Summer Vegetable Crunch Wraps

Why Getting Kids in the Kitchen Early is a Recipe for Success

Unlocking the Relationship Between Food and Mood

Discovering the Hidden Powers of Prunes

Embrace Spring's Bounty: The Many Benefits of Shopping Seasonally

Make Your Meal Planning Life Easier

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