Elizabeth Shaw MS, RDN, CLT Title: Contributor Education: Northern Illinois University, M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, San Diego State University, B.S. in Food and Nutrition Expertise: Northern Illinois University Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders & Obesity, Dietetics, CDR , Registered Dietician , American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Specialist Elizabeth (Liz) Shaw is a nationally recognized nutrition expert who owns a nutrition communications business and private practice in California. She is a certified personal trainer and has been a dietitian for over 10 years and an adjunct professor for over 7 years. She is a four-time author, with titles including the Instant Pot Cookbook For Dummies, Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies, Fertility Foods Cookbook, and the Stress-Free IVF Nutrition Guide. A guest on local and national television, she serves as a spokesperson for many different agencies, discussing the importance of food and nutrition as key players in leading a healthy life through sound, evidence-based nutrition. Shaw has been quoted as a national nutrition expert in the news for publications such as Prevention, Oxygen Magazine, Shape, and others.You'll find her posting regularly on her Instagram @shawsimpleswaps and on Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn. She believes all foods can fit into a balanced lifestyle and shares these tips via her blog, Shaw's Simple Swaps, and in her work as a national spokesperson for health and food organizations. About Shape Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.