Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. is a nationally known expert on weight loss and nutrition and the best-selling author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth as well as the award-winning Living The Low Carb Life: Choosing the diet that's right for you from Atkins to Zone. He has a Master's Degree in psychology and counseling and a PhD in nutrition, and is board certified by the American College of Nutrition. His new book, The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth will be published by Fair Winds Press in January of 2008. As the popular Weight Loss Coach on iVillage.com for over 10 years, Dr. Bowden's practical and down-to-earth advice on health, weight, nutrition and life have been read by millions. He's a featured health writer on AOL and has contributed to over 50 national magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, Men's Health, Time Magazine, Self, Shape, Fitness, Marie Claire, Diabetes Focus and Oxygen. He has appeared as a nutrition expert on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC and ABC. His lively, entertaining, opinionated writing ventures beyond nutrition and weight loss into areas of health, lifestyle, relationships, spirituality and everything it takes to live an empowered, energized, sexy, exciting life. Get more information at

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