TAMPA, Fla., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Registered Dietitian, best-selling author and spokesperson Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D., L.D., has been appointed by the Tampa Tribune as a special correspondent, debuting a new column in the award-winning newspaper's lifestyle supplement entitled "4 You."

Ruggiero's column, The Gourmet Nutritionist, aims to empower and educate readers about ways to improve the quality of their lives through healthy eating, good nutrition and progressive science.

"I'm a scientist by trade," says Ruggiero, "but my passion is reporting about nutrition and health. I have a wealth of experience in the field of nutrition science, and my column will motivate readers with fresh insight, accurate reporting and information they can use to make confident decisions about their health."

No stranger to the media, Ruggiero is a nutrition and health correspondent for NBC's syndicated television show Daytime and has been a featured expert on CNN. Her articles have appeared in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Men's Health, First for Women and Elegant Bride. Ruggiero has also been quoted in USA Today, iVillage, Kiwi, The New York Daily News, Details and many other traditional and new media outlets.

Ruggiero is also the author of the critically acclaimed new book The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet. When it comes to establishing a child's preference for healthy, nourishing foods, the must-have cookbook and nutrition guide has quickly become a trusted resource for everyone from working moms to celebrity parents.

Ruggiero is founder of her own private practice, Nutrition Dialog, where she works with both corporate and private clients.

The Gourmet Nutritionist column will appear bimonthly on Saturdays.

If you are an editor interested in acquiring Ruggiero's writing services to add editorial content to your publication or news service, please contact Amy Galvin at 847-204-4811 or amy.galvin@redjeweledmedia.com for details.

About Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D., L.D.

Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D., L.D., is a sought-after nutritionist, spokesperson and best-selling author of The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet. Fondly called The Gourmet Nutritionist, Ruggiero is heard on TV and radio and her writing and interviews have appeared in magazines such as Family, Men's Health and First for Women. Ruggiero is founder of her own nutrition-consulting firm where she helps both corporations and consumers achieve their wellness goals. She is a nutrition correspondent for NBC's syndicated television show Daytime and a contributor to FOX-TAMPA.

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Author and Dietitian Tina Ruggiero Debuts Nutrition Column in Tampa Tribune