About the Author

Registered dietitian Clare Fleishman has worked in clinical, community and corporate settings globally to spread the message of good nutrition. She has published widely: International Herald Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Weight Watchers Magazine and Nutrition Forum among others. Her articles explore health issues in every vein: from diabetes to air pollution to fasting during Ramadan. Clare lived in Cairo, Egypt where she counseled many patients struggling with obesity. Los Angeles is her new habitat.