Samina Riaz, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association.  She received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and completed the American Dietetic Association approved (ADA) Didactic Program in Dietetics from Queens College and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Hofstra University.  She went on to successfully complete the dietetic internship program at North Shore-LIJ Health Systems and after earning her RD (Registered Dietitian) credentials, she went on to work as a Clinical Dietitian for North Shore-LIJ hospital where she specialized in weight management, maternity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. 

Samina has written nutrition articles for publications such as The American Dietetic Association’s Student Scoop Newsletter, The Greater New York Dietetic Association, has been quoted in publications such as the Daily News.  Prior to going back to school to study nutrition, she worked as the Marketing Coordinator for WABC-TV, New York. While in this career, she helped to coordinate numerous health-related campaigns included those for Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness, Literacy Awareness, to name a few. 

In addition to being a nutrition counselor, she is a nutrition consultant, researcher and writer on behalf of USA RICE Federation, The Cranberry Institute and KIND Healthy Snacks.  Samina is also a Nutrition Expert for Prevention magazine’s Flat Belly Diet.  Samina is an active member if the American Dietetic Association, Greater New York Dietetic Association.  Her passion for nutrition and helping to educate and motivate others inspired her to continue helping people live healthier lifestyles through healthful dietary habits.