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David Feder , RDN

David Feder , RDN

David Feder, RDN, has been a food, nutrition and health journalist for 26 years. In spite of an academic background that began with psychology and biblical archaeology, David cut his teeth as a celebrated chef in Texas during the 1970s and 1980s, helping pioneer haute-health & fusion cuisines in high-end restaurants and hotels. In the 1990s he became a registered dietitian while completing research and coursework toward a Ph.D. in nutrition biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. Along the way he taught food science and nutrition while practicing as a nutrition counselor.

Executive Editor–Technical
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Mayana chocolate colors

Color Shift: Change to Natural Colorants from Artificial Moves Into High Gear

David Feder
David Feder , RDN
June 23, 2025

Food and beverage makers are switching from artificial to natural colors in double time


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Foremost Farms Cheese products

Fine tuning cheese for customized flavors and textures

Foremost Farms USA's top cheesemakers reveal how they transform beloved cheeses into functional, flavorful ingredients for food products.
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
June 3, 2025

Cheese consumption in the U.S. is at an all-time high. Discover how food scientists are transforming traditional cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella into innovative ingredients for modern food applications.


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Unique Snacks sourdough rings

Unique Twist on Pretzels

David Feder
David Feder , RDN
May 14, 2025

When it comes to snacking, crunch is king. And it could easily be said that the king of the crunchy snacks is the pretzel.


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GLP-1 Botanical Boosters with Dana McCurdy

GLP-1’s Botanical Boosters

David Feder
David Feder , RDN
April 30, 2025

In this interview, Dr. McCurdy discusses many other natural botanical boosters of GLP-1 and the science behind how they do their metabolic magic.


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cheese crisps

Tapping the boundless flavor and application versatility of cheese

Cheese It Up!
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
April 29, 2025

Interview with Barbara Alexander, Culinary Educator and Consulting Partner with the Culinary Institute of America, and spokeschef for the California Milk Advisory Board.


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foods and ingredients that boost GLP-1 and satiety

Beyond the Hype: How GLP-1 Medications Are Reshaping Weight Management and Nutrition Trends

Consumers wary of drugs are seeking foods and ingredients that boost GLP-1 and satiety
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
April 8, 2025

While it is understood that the drugs have also proven to be safe and effective for thousands, the negative issues have led to a rush of consumers seeking nutrition-based alternatives.


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Protein 1.0: An Informal Webinar

Protein 1.0: An Informal Webinar

David Feder
David Feder , RDN
March 31, 2025

In this exclusive webinar, Chef Kang, Joey Jurgielewicz, and Chef Peter share some of the tricks of their trade for prepping and cooking pork, duck, and beef.


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Pot of chili
Reasoned Opinion

I’m Ready for My Close-Up

Prepared Foods editor participates as guest chef on the Mark Alyn Cooks show
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
March 27, 2025

Prepared Foods Network’s Executive Editor–Technical David Feder was invited to be the guest chef on the “Mark Alyn Cooks” cooking show to discuss the Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-off,


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Kerry Hughes - NatExpoWest2025

Natural Products Expo West 2025 Review with Kerry Hughes

David Feder
David Feder , RDN
Kerry Hughes
Kerry Hughes
March 19, 2025

The Prepared Foods network’s Executive Editor–Technical David Feder interviews ethnobotanist and regular contributor to Prepared Foods Kerry Hughes.



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food as medicine

Food as Medicine

David Feder
David Feder , RDN
March 9, 2025

Interview with Keith Ayoob, EdD, RDN Associate Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, and author/curator of the EdibleRx newsletter.


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