May 18, 2013

About Us

Around the Plate is an online community that brings together nutrition
experts and interested individuals to improve the
way the world eats one plate at a time.

What We Do

Living healthy starts with you and can seem like an overwhelming task. Yet living healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. At Around the Plate, we bring together some of the world’s best food and nutrition experts to help make living healthy simple. Since what you eat and how you move are both integral parts to living a healthy life, we provide you with the knowledge you need to make the best decisions

possible for the life you are living. It’s not always easy, but hopefully you will find that the tools and resources we provide make your healthy living journey a little more simple and a little more enjoyable along the way.

Not only do our team of experts share their knowledge with you, but the blogging community we have created allows you to connect with other individuals who are on their own healthy living journey. Additionally, you can share your own stories of success with us and become a part of our ever-growing community of health and nutrition bloggers and writers.

Around the Plate primarily focuses on nutrition since what you eat every day plays such an integral role in how you live. From recipes to real life meal scenerios, we try to cover all the food basics to get you not only eating well, but happy.

Thank you for making us your food & nutrition resource! We are glad you are here.

-The Around the Plate team

Our Team “Behind the Plate” 

Meet Kati: "the Girl Behind the Plate"
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Kati Mora is a registered dietitian with a background in general nutrition and weight management. As the co-owner of Around the Plate, Kati is excited to bring you relevant nutrition information that get's you excited about living healthy and eating happy. Kati graduated with her BS in Dietetics from Central Michigan University in 2006 and then obtained her Master's in Dietetics from Central in 2010. Kati is the proud mama of two little plates, Eli and Ben, who keep her busy and smiling... most of the time. You may also recongize Kati from her work as the Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocate and as a contributing author for Diets In Review.
Meet Aaron: "the Guy Behind the Plate"
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Aaron Mora is the lucky husband of the "Girl Behind The Plate". As co-owner of Around the Plate, his role is centered around the communications, design, and financial aspects of the business. He loves eating food and enjoys trying the healthy recipes that are shared within our community. Aaron also serves full time as Director of Student Ministries at Community Church in Mount Pleasant, MI overseeing junior and senior high programs.
Meet Emily: "an Intern Behind the Plate"

Emily Joseph is currently a student at Central Michigan University studying to earn her B.S. in Dietetics. She has always had a passion for fashion, fitness, and well…food! From baking to broiling she loves it all. However, her greatest passion is finding ways to incorporate her love for food into something healthy and delicious. She looks forward to sharing her nutritional knowledge with the Around the Plate Community, and educating others on how easy and fun having a healthy lifestyle can be.
Meet Jessi: "an Intern Behind the Plate"

Jessi is a current dietetic intern with Central Michigan University, who graduated from CMU with a B.S. in Dietetics with plans to complete her Masters of Nutrition and Science there as well. She is spirited and passionate towards health, wellness and nutrition and says this stems from her lengthy background in dance. She is dedicated to a life of learning and hopes to inspire you by bringing fresh, new crunchy bits of advice and ideas to the plate!
Meet Lauren: "an Intern Behind the Plate"

Lauren holds a nutritional science degree from Boston University and is currently pursuing her
Master’s degree and registered dietitian credentials. She credits an innate love of nutrition and
intensive ballet training in determining her career path. Lauren is passionate about making nutrition
accessible and believes strongly in creating a lifestyle powered by delicious, whole foods. She is
excited to put her knowledge and passion to use to help others discover a newfound sense of well-
being.
Meet Rachel: "an Intern Behind the Plate"

Rachel is a dietetics student at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Ever since finding out she needed to be gluten-free in 2009, she has become fascinated with all things nutrition. She is excited to be a part of the Around the Plate community and hopes that her passion for great nutrition will inspire other healthy lifestyles!