Laura McLively is an Oakland, California based dietitian and food writer. She is the author of The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook (© Parallax Press 2018), which showcase original recipes using unusual fruits and vegetables from California's most iconic market, Berkeley Bowl. She is a food writer and correspondent for The Bay Area News Group, including the San Jose Mercury and the East Bay Times. Laura also runs a private dietetics practice. She is passionate about sharing her love of colorful, plant-based eating with her readers, clients, and patients. Laura is available for individually-tailored recipe development, public speaking, writing, and one-on-one consultations.