A licensed nutritionist, noted author, and trained chef, Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS, has written and edited numerous books, articles, and other publications on health, nutrition, and diet. Her books include Amazon best-seller The Inflammation Free Diet Plan, as well as The Life Extension Revolution: The New Science of Growing Older without Aging (with Philip Miller, M.D.) and The Secrets of Evening Primrose Oil.

Monica is the creator of the IF Rating system, a scientific method for estimating the inflammatory effects of foods. She holds a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and is a board-certified nutrition specialist. Monica is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the American College of Nutrition and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Monica is Chief Nutritionist for NutritionData.com, the internet’s leading source of nutrition information. Her well-respected blog on NutritionData.com and her popular weekly Nutrition Diva podcast have attracted a large and enthusiastic fan base.  In an age of information overload, Monica is known for her clear and practical advice on how to take charge of your health—without taking all the fun out of life.