Melatonin in Plants
OnPoint Nutrition Registered Dietitian, Kathryn Tadio goes in depth about Melatonin, a molecule prevalent across living organisms, plays a crucial role in various biological, hormonal, and physiological processes.
Meet Kathryn
Kathryn has been a Registered Dietitian for over 4 years with more than 8 years of experience in the health care field. She loves nutrition and all things food related. She has a passion for helping patients find the motivation to make lifelong and meaningful changes to maintain their wellbeing. She is currently working as a Professor of Nutrition and loves to inspire students to take action to improve their health. She enjoys problem solving in innovative ways and consistently uses her creativity to come up with new solutions.
Kathryn went to the University of Vermont where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. After she graduated she went on to get her Master of Science in Nutrition from George Mason University. During her graduate program she wrote her thesis on childhood obesity in low-income Latino populations, you can read it on the GMU MARS website! She loved grad school as it gave her hands-on experience with many different populations and developed her love of writing.
Specialties: Bariatric surgery recovery and lifestyle, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, eating disorder recovery, diabetes, family wellness, food allergies, IBS, men’s health, mindfulness, nutrition for fitness, PCOS, prediabetes, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, sports dietetics, weight management, women’s health
More About Kathryn
Melatonin in Plants
Understanding Food & Health Behaviors
OnPoint Dietitian Kathryn Tadio's research within a 10-week weight management intervention explored the attitudes and behaviors concerning healthy eating and obesity management among low-income Latino families.
Professor Tadio
Professor Tadio introduces students to the fundamentals of nutrition as a scientific discipline, elucidating the sources and functions of nutrients, the pillars of a healthy diet, and the nexus between diet and overall health.
Sara Blackwell
OnPoint Client
I have never felt better in my life since putting more focus on the foods that fuel my body. Leslee has been incredible to work with and I can’t thank her enough! I recently ran my 4th half marathon and it was the best I have ever felt during and after a race! I attribute so much of this to change in my eating and all of the help from Leslee!
Kate Nicholson
OnPoint Client
Been working with Leslee for almost a year now, my health and relationship with food has changed so much! I've learned more about fueling my body for exercise and not depriving myself. It's been such a positive experience working with this company and Leslee in particular!
Kathryn's Favorite Recipes
"Lifestyle changes are all about sustainability! I always encourage clients to diversify their palates to fend off flavor fatigue and keep cooking meals at home from getting mundane. You get the added benefit of consuming a wider scope of nutrients when you mix meals up!"
Apple Nachos
Move aside regular nachos, we've got a new recipe that gives you a full fruit serving along with healthy fats from peanut butter. Serve this dish at your next party, or just enjoy it for yourself (we won't judge)!
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Takeout just got more nutritious! This deconstructed egg roll is full of flavor – and loaded with veggies. Easily meal prep this dish for a busy weeknight.
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
What's better than a warm bowl of classic chili on a cold day? Try this recipe to get lots of veggies along with added protein and warming spices to satisfy your senses!
It shouldn't be so hard to live a happy, healthy life.
