Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and has a master’s degree in nutrition education. With experience in clinical nutrition and clinical trials, she combines a solid science foundation with expert care in medical nutrition therapy. Melissa incorporates functional nutrition principles into her work, offering personalized strategies to address root causes of health concerns and optimize wellness.
As the founder of SuperKids Nutrition, Melissa created a platform to help families embrace healthier lifestyles. To address the unique needs of adults, she later launched Melissa’s Healthy Living, providing practical tips and nutrition solutions. Nearly 20 years ago, she was writing about the importance of eating closer to nature and raising concerns about issues like artificial food dyes—topics that are now at the forefront of public health and nutrition conversations. In her private practice, she has witnessed firsthand the alarming rise in gut, immune, and chronic diseases linked to overly processed diets. While food companies adapt quickly to market trends, policy changes often lag behind, making it even more critical to empower individuals with knowledge and tools to make healthier choices. Melissa’s decades of advocacy and practice serve as a testament to the urgent need for proactive, evidence-based nutrition education and systemic change. Additionally, Melissa founded The Non-UPF Program (nonupfprogram.org), a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods through education, advocacy, and certification programs that empower consumers to make healthier choices.
Melissa maintains a private practice where she helps individuals achieve their health goals. Her engaging, science-based approach, grounded in holistic care and behavioral change, inspires audiences worldwide to lead healthier, more vibrant lives. She also collaborates with healthy whole food brands, providing services to amplify their impact on their target audiences through innovative and evidence-based strategies.
Melissa’s Bio Highlights
With more than 20 years of nutrition experience, Melissa offers a high level of expertise in multiple subspecialties. See Work With Me for more details.
Highlights include:
- Author of several books, including Forbes Best Fitness and Nutrition Books of 2019, The Plant-Based Boost: Nutrition Solutions for Athletes and Exercise Enthusiasts.
- Published in over 1,000 online and print publications.
- Keynote Speaker at national conferences
- Featured in national and local TV broadcasts.
- Served as Event Nutrition Expert at leading Nutrition and Fitness Expos.
- Developed and taught multiple syndicated nutrition courses at over 100 colleges and universities for nearly 20 years. Courses include:
- Functional Foods
- Sports Nutrition
- Public Nutrition and Wellness (brain health, disease prevention, vitamins, and minerals)
- Weight Management (throughout the lifecycle)
- Kids and Family Nutrition
Melissa’s Expertise Includes:
- Functional Foods (Phytonutrients), Micronutrients, and Supplements
- Brain Health with a Plant-based Focus
- Gastrointestinal Disease, Food Allergies, Weight Management, and Disease Prevention
- Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention
- Nutrition Education and Curriculum Development
- Public Health Nutrition and Wellness Education
