Low Carb Dieting and Nutrition with Valerie Berkowitz
Valerie J. Berkowitz, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., C.D.E., is a licensed registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, who is certified as a lifestyle counselor and certified by the American Dietetic Association in adult weight management. She has been practicing for over 15 years.
Currently, Valerie is the Director of Nutrition at the Center for Balanced Health and works as a consultant. Her work with Prevention and Men’s Health Magazine includes nutrition counseling for participants who were appearing on the Today show and acting as a nutrition coach for a gentleman who lost 31 pounds in 3 months. As a medical reviewer for Pritchett and Hull Associates, Inc., Ms. Berkowitz has assisted in developing consumer education books including: 
- The Sweet Truth about Managing Type 2 Diabetes
- Learning About Fats
- Learning About Fiber
- Learning About Carbohydrates
- Learning About Cholesterol
- Learning About Sodium
- Learning About Cholesterol
- Blood Pressure Test Results
Prior to this, Ms. Berkowitz worked as a nutritionist at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine (ACCM). While working with Dr. Atkins, Valerie collaborated on two books that topped the New York Times Best Seller’s list:
- Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, Avon Books 2002 and
- Atkins for Life, St. Martin’s Press 2003.
She also moderated and monitored the diet community on eDiets.com and developed relationships built from written responses to a multitude of nutrition, exercise, and health questions.
Additionally, she focused her efforts on bridging the gap between conventional and complementary nutritional practice and included educating patients, mentoring nutrition students, speaking at events for consumers and health care professionals, in addition to assisting in research efforts. These efforts helped her gain invaluable scientific and practical understanding of the intricacies of controlled carbohydrate nutrition plans and the beneficial medical implications.
Published Materials and Interviews
Published Materials
- Nature’s Miracle Mood-Enhancers: Endorphins, Low Carb Living Magazine, February, 2005
- Diet & Exercise Guidelines for Americans 2005: Lowering Carbs Is Part of The Plan Low Carb Living Magazine, January, 2005
- The Whole Story on Whole Grains January, 2005 and Low Carb Energy, November, 2004, p.30-32
- Atkins for Life, Contributor, St. Martin's Press, Contributor, January 2003
- A Quick Primer for Health Professionals: Three Types of Popular Weight Loss Diets, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, 2002
- Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, Contributor, Avon Books, January 2002
- Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy Atkins Nutritionals Inc., October 2002
- A Mother-to-be Does Atkins Atkins Nutritionals Inc., October 2002
- Vitanutrients for Pregnancy Atkins Nutritionals Inc., October 2002
- New Directions in Medical Nutrition Therapy, In: McGill ed. Managing The Patient With Diabetes. New Therapies, Educational Approaches, and Systems, New Jersey; Physicians World Communications Group, 1997
Interviews
- The Diabetes Chronicles: Q&A with Valerie Berkowitz(Part1) Men's Health
- The Diabetes Chronicles: Q&A with Valerie Berkowitz(Part2) Men's Health
- The Diabetes Chronicles: Q&A with Valerie Berkowitz(Part3) Men's Health
- Valerie Berkowitz Is a Dietician Even Dr. Atkins Could Love! The Livin La Vida Low-Carb Show
- Keith Berkowitz MD Valerie Berkowitz MS RD - Authors of the Stubborn Fat Fix blogtalkradio
- Blood Sugar - Control Your Cravings Men's Health
- Diet Strategies Lose 30 Pounds in 3 Months Men's Health
- Satisfy Your Appetite And Lose Weight - The Fix for Stubborn Fat Men's Health
- Necessary Nutritional Supplements for Those with a Metabolic Disadvantage CarbSmart