Leslie Beck, RD
Director, NutritionAs one of Canada's leading nutritionists, Leslie is the Director of Nutrition at the Medcan Clinic, where she operates a successful private practice. Leslie offers clients dietary advice, customized meal plans, and science-based recommendations on the use of nutritional supplements. Leslie is recognized by the media as an authority on nutrition and food issues and is an experienced communicator in television, radio and print media. She writes a weekly column in The Globe and Mail, Canada's national newspaper and appears weekly on CTV as Canada AM's nutrition expert. Leslie's nutrition advice can also be heard weekly on Montreal's CJAD Morning Radio and Toronto's EZ Rock Radio. Leslie is the best-selling author of 9 books on nutrition and health: Heart Healthy Foods for Life, Foods that Fight Disease, The No-Fail Diet, Healthy Eating for Preteens and Teens, Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide to Menopause, Leslie Beck's 10 Steps to Healthy Eating, Leslie Beck's Nutrition Encyclopedia, and Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide for Women. Her books are published by Penguin Canada. Leslie consults with many leading businesses and international food companies located in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. She delivers nutrition seminars and workshops to corporate groups in North America. Having a strong interest in sports nutrition, Leslie acted as nutritionist to the Canadian International Marathon and the NBA's Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. Leslie keeps fit herself by running, cycling, and weight training. Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Leslie obtained her Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) from the University of British Columbia and proceeded to complete the dietetic internship program at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. She studied a Masters in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. She is a member the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada. Visit Leslie at www.lesliebeck.com. Her website is updated weekly.