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Shauna McQueen, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, culinary nutrition educator and professionally trained chef. She brings together nutrition science and practical cooking to help people—and the professionals who support them—turn nutrition information into something they can actually use in the kitchen.
Her insights on culinary nutrition, practical cooking, food allergies, mindful eating and wellbeing have been featured in National Geographic, EatingWell, Parents, Yahoo, Health, Everyday Health, Parade and more.
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Featured Coverage
How Even Occasional Binge Drinking Can Affect the Gut
National Geographic
Shauna shares insight into inflammation, the adaptability of the gut microbiome and the role that fiber-rich and fermented foods can play in supporting gut health.
6 Dinners Dietitians Make When They Don’t Feel Like Cooking
EatingWell
Shauna shares one of her favorite low-effort dinners: a one-pot chickpea pasta made with frozen vegetables and a simple, flexible sauce.
Navigating Food Allergies During Halloween
Parents
Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experience navigating childhood food allergies, Shauna discusses the physical and emotional dimensions of food allergies—and how families and communities can make celebrations safer and more inclusive.
Is Sesame Oil Good for You?
Parade
Shauna explains the nutrition, storage and allergen considerations associated with sesame oil, along with practical ways to use it to add flavor and dimension to everyday meals.
I Had a Device-Free Lunch Every Day for Two Weeks
EatingWell
Shauna discusses how mindful eating can help people slow down, engage their senses and find greater satisfaction in their meals.
5 Mediterranean Diet Foods to Stock Up on in April
EatingWell
Shauna shares the nutritional and culinary benefits of seasonal Mediterranean ingredients, including fava beans and tender spring greens.
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9 Foods Registered Dietitians Always Make at Home
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The Only Guide to Walnuts You’ll Need
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The Only Guide to Baked Potatoes You’ll Need
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Can You Pop Popcorn in an Air Fryer?
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The Best Cast-Iron Skillets
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The 10-Second Habit Dietitians Recommend to Curb Stress-Eating
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Shauna has also contributed expert commentary on food trends, dietary supplements, gut health, mindfulness and practical strategies for making nutritious food more accessible and enjoyable.
About Shauna
Shauna McQueen, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, professionally trained chef and the founder of Food School, a culinary education platform for registered dietitians and nutrition professionals. Through Food School, she helps health professionals move nutrition education into the kitchen and create practical, engaging cooking experiences that build real-world skills and confidence.
Shauna is also the founder of MenuMinders, where she helps foodservice organizations create more inclusive menus and navigate food-allergen communication. Her background includes more than seven years in corporate nutrition and wellbeing, with experience in culinary education, behavior change, curriculum development, recipe development and food-allergen review.
Her expertise has been featured in National Geographic, EatingWell, Parents, Yahoo, Health, Everyday Health, Parade and other national publications.
Media Inquiries
Shauna is available to contribute expert commentary, interviews and practical guidance on topics including:
Culinary nutrition and cooking confidence
Translating nutrition science into everyday practice
Practical and plant-forward cooking
Flavor-building and recipe development
Mindful eating and behavior change
Food allergies and inclusive food experiences
Corporate nutrition and wellbeing
The evolving role of culinary skills in dietetics
For media inquiries, interview requests or speaking opportunities, please contact Shauna at shauna@foodschool.online or complete the form below.