Welcome
Alexa Bosshardt, MPS, RD, LD/N, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.
Alexa’s passions are recipe development and nutrition education. She currently consults to a number of restaurant chains and food manufacturers in various areas including recipe development, nutrition labeling and communication, food safety/sanitation and product quality control.
Alexa has served as an adjunct Nutrition and Culinary Arts Instructor in numerous culinary and hospitality management programs throughout her career and currently teaches at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale.
Alexa is a ServSafe® and ServSafe Alcohol™ Instructor and Proctor for the National Restaurant Association.
A Personal Commitment to a Healthy Lifestyle…
Alexa was born and raised in Miami Beach, FL. As a former competitive gymnast and life long fitness enthusiast, Alexa learned at a young age the role proper nutrition plays in affecting athletic performance. As a devoted culinarian, Alexa has learned how to balance the importance of making healthy food choices with the ability to enjoy the pleasures of the kitchen. In Alexa’s world, the recipes of choice are generally “training table ready”. With that said, she is a firm believer that “chocolate” should be its own food group.
As the first and only Registered Dietitian to hold the position of Director of Research and Development at Arby’s, Inc., Alexa is credited with leading numerous nutritionally focused projects for the brand. She, also, led the team effort that resulted in the introduction of “peppered bacon” to the fast food industry. Life is all about balance!
Forever in Print…
Alexa has authored, co-authored and contributed to numerous cookbooks, textbooks and articles that have been published in both restaurant industry trade journals and popular magazines over the years. Her articles and recipes are currently featured throughout the Phillips Foods, Inc. web site and in ”Alexa’s Corner” under the Health and Education tab at www.PhillipsFoods.com.
In 1991, Alexa co-authored Today’s Specials, a collection of over 180 “heart healthy” recipes from many of Florida’s most popular restaurants. Click here to read more about Today’s Specials…
Alexa is an avid cyclist and currently contributes articles on the latest nutrition and fitness interests to various publications, including Florida Racing Magazine (www.floridaracingmagazine.com) and www.zmotion.org, a Zimmerman Advertising cycling team and club.
About Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionists…
A Registered Dietitian (RD) is trained in the science of food and nutrition and its applications to health. At a minimum, all registered dietitians must complete a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, complete 900 hours of postgraduate training, pass a national registration examination, and meet ongoing continuing education requirements. More than half of all registered dietitians hold masters or doctoral degrees.
In the state of Florida, dietitian/nutritionists (LDN) are also licensed and regulated by the Board of Medicine. Chapter 468, part X of the Florida Statutes provides for licensure requirements and regulates the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Registered and licensed nutrition professionals are the leading source of nutritional advice and serve to help people make positive changes in diet and lifestyle. In public health settings, RD,LD/Ns are involved in nutrition education and health promotion initiatives in schools, county health departments, state and federal agencies, and private industry.
My Professional Network…
American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.org
Member of the following Dietetics Practice Groups:
Food and Culinary Professionals: http://www.foodculinaryprofs.org
Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition: http://www.scandpg.org
Member, Research Chefs Association http://www.culinology.org