Desiree Nielsen

Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian, author and host of the vegetarian cooking show, The Urban Vegetarian. Desiree takes an evidence-based, integrative approach to her dietetics work, with a focus on anti-inflammatory, plant-centredcentered nutrition and digestive health. Desiree is passionate about making evidence-based nutrition accessible to others.

Desiree is the author of Eat More Plants, a #1 national bestselling anti-inflammatory plant-based cookbook that helps show people how delicious healing food can be. Her next book, Good for Your Gut, is arriving March 2022. Desiree is a trusted expert for all things nutrition and digestion; her work is regularly featured in local and national media outlets such as The Globe and Mail, FASHION Magazine, USA Today, People Magazine, The Coveteur, The Social and The Marilyn Denis Show.