Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Nutrition commentator, health advocacy writer and podcaster

Expertise

Nutrition communication, mental health and nutrition, food and mood connections, mindful family eating

About

Brierley Horton is an Alabama-based dietitian nutritionist, content strategist, and avid mental health advocate. She served as food and nutrition director for Cooking Light magazine and was the nutrition editor at EatingWell magazine for nearly a decade. Her work has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, EatingWell, Livestrong, and the Kitchn, among others.

Prior to going back to school, she completed a dietetic internship with Aramark in Philadelphia and then sat for her registered dietitian board exam. In April 2021, Horton launched the Happy Eating podcast with Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, which breaks down the connection between food and mental wellness.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition Communication, Tufts University, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics, University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Vermont

Certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Awards

Journalism Award, James Beard Foundation (2014, 2013, 2007)
Outstanding Article Award, American Society of Journalists and Authors (2013)

Professional Organizations

Former President, Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics