Dawn Jackson Blatner RD, LDN, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Dawn passionately believes in using the power of food to prevent and manage illness and maintain optimal health. She helps people make realistic and gradual changes to their current eating habits and food choices. Dawn teaches "Flexitarian Nutrition”, an eating style she developed, which is based on personal preferences and individual lifestyles.

Dawn grew up in the Chicago suburbs with her mom (Nance), dad (Herb), and brother (Herb). She enjoyed picking fresh fruits and vegetables from her family’s small backyard garden and eating family dinners with dessert every night. From a young age she had an interest in how food impacts how we look and feel.

Dawn attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated with highest honors with a degree in Human Nutrition and Food Science. Upon graduation, she moved to Albuquerque to complete a dietetic internship with the University of New Mexico.

Dawn currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Chris. She has a 13-year-old stepson, Christian, who is an excellent student and hockey player! Dawn enjoys making quick, energizing, nutritious, and delicious meals for herself, friends, and family.