Nutrition Action

Since 1974, Nutrition Action has helped its readers sort through the noise on food and health. We’re completely independent, because we accept no advertising and take no government or industry donations. That way, we’re free to tell it like it is.

What that means for you:

We name names. We break down what to eat —and what to avoid—when it comes to brand-name packaged foods, fresh foods, and restaurant dishes.
We tell you what’s in your food. We expose deceptive labels, misleading ads, and even useless or dangerous supplements.
We help you stay healthy. Our scientists and nutrition experts sort through the latest studies and interview leading researchers to give you a bottom line in clear, simple language.
We help you eat delicious, real food. That’s where our recipes from The Healthy Cook, Kate Sherwood, come in.

Nutrition Action issues are published 10 times a year, and our readers get access to the issue archives, plus extra articles, tips, and recipes—all at cspinet.org.

For guides that help you eat right, cook delicious and healthy recipes, keep up on the latest research, and avoid unsafe food, shop our Nutrition Action store.

Our policies

Any products we recommend have been vetted by our staff and are not advertisements by the manufacturers.
The products we evaluate or sources we cite may have changed since our publication date. Be sure to check food labels for the most up-to-date Nutrition Facts and ingredient information.
Our content is not intended to provide medical advice, which should be obtained from a qualified health professional.
The use of information from our website for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without written permission from CSPI.
CSPI accepts no donations from government or corporations, and Nutrition Action remains free of all advertising.

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Our editorial team

Peter Lurie, MD, MPH

President and Executive Director

plurie@cspinet.org

Peter Lurie (he/him/his) has been President and Executive Director of CSPI since 2017.

Bonnie Liebman, MS

Director of Nutrition

bliebman@cspinet.org

Bonnie Liebman (she/her) has been the key link in formulating CSPI's policies on diet and health. She provides the scientific input on many of the organization's administrative petitions and legislative proposals. Bonnie is the author of numerous articles on diet and cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, memory loss, and other illnesses for Nutrition Action, which has roughly 400,000 readers nationwide. She served on the advisory committees that issued the American Cancer Society's 2001 and 1996 Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention.

Stephen Schmidt

Editor-in-Chief

sschmidt@cspinet.org

Stephen Schmidt has been Editor-in-Chief of Nutrition Action Healthletter since 1988. From 1975 to 1980 he worked as a newspaper reporter in Central America. He holds a BA from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, and a Licenciatura in journalism (Summa Cum Laude) from the Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica in San José, Costa Rica.

Caitlin Dow, PhD

Senior Nutrition Scientist

cdow@cspinet.org

Caitlin Dow (she/her/hers) writes for CSPI's flagship publication, Nutrition Action, addressing the evidence on the latest health trends. Caitlin reviews the science related to nutrition, dietary supplements, exercise, sleep, sustainability, and more.

Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

Senior Nutritionist & Deputy Editor

lmoyer@cspinet.org

Lindsay Moyer (she/her/hers) writes articles about choosing healthier foods in supermarkets and restaurants for Nutrition Action.

Kate Sherwood

Culinary Director

healthycook@cspinet.org

Kate Sherwood is CSPI's culinary director and executive chef. She writes “The Healthy Cook” recipes for CSPI’s website and monthly publication, Nutrition Action, and is the publication’s culinary editor. Kate has lived in or traveled to (and, of course, has eaten in) more than 35 countries. Her deep understanding of so many cuisines helps explain why her dishes are so intensely flavored without the need for excess salt. Kate has taught healthy cooking at the Capital Area Food Bank in DC and was the keynote speaker at the Food Bank’s TEDx Food event. She was also a speaker at their Hunger Summit and was featured in the Washington Post. Kate gives healthy cooking lectures and cooking demos at a variety of venues, including medical schools, nonprofits, health clubs, public libraries, and private events. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Kate has worked as a food stylist at The Food Network, Discovery, “The Today Show,” and Martha Stewart.

Jorge Bach

Art Director and Chief Designer for Nutrition Action

Jorge Bach (he/him/his) designs Nutrition Action and most other CSPI visual communications.

Marlena Koch

Nutrition Action Project Associate

mkoch@cspinet.org

Marlena Koch (she/her) works with the Nutrition Action team compiling information, verifying facts about Nutrition Labels, ingredients, and food labeling claims. She also takes photographs of products and meals featured in Nutrition Action articles.

Our business & marketing team

Jennifer Green-Holmes

Director of Business Operations

Jennifer Green-Holmes directs and manages CSPI’s business operations including, Print & Digital Marketing Strategy, Budgeting/Forecasting, Production, Circulation, Customer Service, and Information Technology Systems.

Chris Schmidt

Circulation and Marketing Manager

Chris Schmidt manages day-to-day circulation and marketing operations, including CSPI donations up to $1,000 and Nutrition Action subscription inquiries.

Debra Brink

Graphic Designer and Production Manager

dbrink@cspinet.org

Debra designs and manages the printing and mailing of CSPI's marketing and small dollar donor program. She also designs the outer wraps that go around Nutrition Action and assists staff with other design projects.

Contact the editorial team

Have a comment, question, or idea for the Nutrition Action editorial team? Send us an email at comments@nutritionaction.com. For recipe questions, email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

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