Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, is a leading culinary nutrition expert and 2017 James Beard Journalism Award winner who’s developed a knack for breaking down complex science into quick, reader-friendly tips, articles, and recipes. The author of two cookbooks, Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less and Meals That Heal – One Pot, Carolyn is a sought-after expert on anti-inflammatory eating and managing chronic inflammation through lifestyle. Her work is regularly featured in print and online for lifestyle brands and media outlets such as EatingWell, Real Simple, CookingLight, and Allrecipes. Carolyn is also co-host of the popular podcast Happy Eating which explores the connection that diet and lifestyle have on our mental wellness. Carolyn resides in Tuscaloosa, Alabama along with her two children, Madeline (16 years) and Griffin (13 years). She serves on the Steering Committee for the State of Alabama’s Office of Women’s Health and is a tenured college professor at a local community college where she teaches culinary arts and nutrition courses.