Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Expert, NBC’s TODAY Show & Health + Happiness
Joy Bauer: Biography at a Glance
- Joy Bauer MS, RDN, CDN, is a nationally renowned health and wellness expert best known for delivering realistic and manageable information that empowers people to live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
- Joy is the nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for NBC’s TODAY Show and the host of NBC’s Health + Happiness and Amazon Live’s Health, Happiness, Joy. She is also the official nutritionist for the New York City Ballet.
- Joy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with 14 bestsellers on health and wellness to her credit. Her latest book, Joy Bauer’s Superfoods: 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth, features creative and mouthwatering dishes to boost energy, improve mood, protect overall health, and promote longevity.
- Joy is the recipient of the National Media Excellence Award from two of the most esteemed organizations, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society of Nutrition Science.
- In 2022, she was honored with two Taste Awards for her work on NBC’s TODAY show, a distinction often described as the Oscars of the Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle Media world.
- Her upbeat personality and the relatable mantra “Life is hard, food should be easy!” resonate deeply through live and virtual appearances, making her one of the most sought-after speakers, emcees—and even dinner party hosts!—on topics including health and wellness, longevity, culinary magic, and women’s empowerment.
Biography
Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, is one of the nation’s leading health authorities. She is the nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for the TODAY show and the host of NBC’s Health + Happiness. She has her own Amazon Live show, Health, Happiness, Joy, where she cooks up mouthwatering recipes, answers viewers’ questions, and shares her favorite products. In addition, Joy is the official nutritionist for the New York City Ballet. She is also the creator of JoyBauer.com, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author with 14 bestsellers to her credit. Her latest book, Joy Bauer’s Superfood! 150 Recipes For Eternal Youth, features delicious dishes to enhance health, boost energy and increase longevity.
In the earlier part of her career, Joy was the Director of Nutrition and Fitness for the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, as well as the clinical dietitian for their neurosurgical team. One of Joy’s most rewarding experiences was creating and implementing “Heart Smart Kids,” a health program for underserved children living in Harlem. Prior to making the jump to media, she taught Anatomy & Physiology and Sports Nutrition at NYU’s School of Continuing Education, as she worked to build what would soon become the largest private nutrition center in the country.
Passionate about delivering scientifically sound, realistic information to millions of Americans, Joy has received countless awards including the National Media Excellence Award from two of the most esteemed organizations, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society of Nutrition Science.
When she’s not dishing out health info or sharing tasty recipes on TV, you’ll find Joy making a mess in her kitchen or spending quality time with her husband, three kids, and fur-baby, Gatsby.
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Health & Happiness: Keys to a Full Life and Successful Career
When Joy Bauer got her first job as a clinical dietitian in a New York City hospital, she never imagined she’d become America’s favorite nutrition guru with a residency on NBC’s TODAY show, 14 bestselling books, and an entire health and wellness empire! Blessed with a bubbly personality, girl-next-door vibe, and an entertaining sense of humor, Joy takes her audience on the ultimate journey—she shares her story of success, discusses obstacles she faced along the way and imparts invaluable entrepreneurial lessons, while dishing out life-changing health tips and wellness strategies. Her energy is palpable and audience members walk away feeling inspired to pursue their passions, empowered to deepen their mental and physical health, and ready to live their absolute best lives.
