Hi & welcome! I’m EA Stewart, MBA, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist, recipe developer, & founder of The Spicy RD.
I love helping people improve their health with flavorful, plant-forward, gluten-free recipes and evidence-based nutrition advice to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and promote vibrant aging.
I’m also the proud recipe creator for the newly published (2026) New York Times bestselling book Plant Powered Plus, for which I developed 52 plant-forward recipes to support gut health and reduce inflammation. Welcome to my kitchen!
My Nutrition Philosophy
After decades as a dietitian, I’ve learned there’s no one-size-fits-all diet. Instead, I believe in a flexible, evidence-based approach that focuses on:
- Whole, minimally processed foods.
- Plenty of colorful plants.
- Foods that support gut and brain health.
- Balance. Because life’s too short not to eat the damn cookie!
Healthy eating shouldn’t feel restrictive—it should feel delicious, satisfying, and realistic for YOUR life.
Areas of Expertise
- Gut & Digestive Health: IBS, SIBO, histamine intolerance, low FODMAP diet)
- Autoimmune & Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition: Anti-inflammatory diet to support immune and metabolic health. (Read my story about how I regained my health after being diagnosed with Sjogren’s disease.)
- Healthy Aging & Brain Health: Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diet recipes.
- Gluten-free & Plant-Forward Cooking: Easy recipes that are both nourishing and flavorful!
A Few Fun Facts About Me
When I’m not cooking or talking about nutrition, you’ll probably find me:
- Hiking or playing tennis (I’m obsessed!)
- Traveling with my hubby (aka Mr. Spicy).
- Exploring nature & walking my two pups, Kai and Mak.
- Missing my kids, SiSi (24 in London) and Big Tex (22 in Denver).
One day, I’d love to retire to a goat farm… though Mr. Spicy is lobbying hard for a house near a ski resort in Montana. I’m looking forward to whatever adventure awaits us!
Join me on Instagram for recipes, nutrition tips, travel adventures, and a peek at my daily life!
Why You Can Trust My Nutrition Advice
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with more than 30 years of experience translating nutrition science into sustainable health and nutrition habits and delicious, nutrient-dense meals.
My professional work includes:
- Recipe creator for the NYT bestselling book Plant Powered Plus by Will Bulsiewicz, MD.
- Freelance writer including CEU’s for Today’s Dietitian on Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Leaky Gut (Increased Intestinal Permeability).
- Medical Advisor for the National Celiac Association (San Diego Chapter).
- Former Adjunct Professor at Bastyr University in San Diego.
- Nutrition writer and media expert quoted in outlets like Eating Well, Food Network, Today’s Dietitian, Everyday Health, Shape, and more.
Visit my media & press page to learn about how we can work together!