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Press & Media Features

Nutrition Stripped® in the Media

For over a decade, Nutrition Stripped and founder McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN have been featured in leading publications, podcasts, and media outlets for their pioneering work in mindful eating, balanced nutrition, and holistic wellness.

McKel is recognized as a trusted voice in nutrition—known for helping people find peace with food, balance their plate, and live well on and off the plate. Her evidence-based yet deeply human approach to food has been spotlighted by top wellness, lifestyle, and health platforms worldwide.

As Seen In

HarperCollins, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Bon Appétit, Women’s Health, Shape, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Food Network, and more.

Explore a selection of interviews, expert quotes, and features highlighting McKel’s signature philosophy — where nourishment meets mindfulness.

  • The Nutrition Stripped Cookbook by William Morrow HarperCollins 2016
  • Top 10 Champions in Wellness: Nutritionist by VeryWell 2020
  • The Best Healthy Living Blogs of 2020 by Heathline
  • Top 100 Responsible Health & Wellness Influencers of 2020 by New Hope Network
  • Shorty Award Nominee in Health & Wellness 2017
  • Nashville Business Journal 2018 Winner Women Of Influence “Entrepreneur”
  • Award-winning Food Blog by Nashville Lifestyles 2017
  • Must Follow Nutrition and Food Blogs by Greatist
  • Top 50 Clean Food Blogs by Academy of Clinical Nutrition
  • Top 20 Role Models In Health via Fuel List by Arianna Huffington
  • Well + Good Council nutrition expert

 

Major Media & Publications

Interviews

Podcasts & Video Interviews

About McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN

McKel is a registered dietitian, author, speaker, and founder of Nutrition Stripped®, a leading destination for mindful nutrition and balanced living. Through her courses and coaching, including The Mindful Nutrition Way™, she helps people build lasting habits that support a calm body, nourished plate, and free mind.

She’s been invited to speak on topics ranging from mindful eating and body awareness to nutrition for energy, focus, and emotional balance—bringing a grounded, science-based perspective to every conversation.


Media Requests

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