hey! I am Miranda, a Registered Dietitian, natural foods chef, native new yorker, and self-proclaimed veghead constantly in pursuit of the optimal balance of delicious, clean, and nourishing food. I am passionate about cooking wholesome and health-supportive dishes and revel in sharing the eating experience with loved ones. I have also been known to enjoy a good tequila on the rocks or a glass of wine and truly believe that balance is key inside and outside the kitchen.
I currently work with brands, websites, and magazines on content and recipe development, I give workshops on introducing solids to babies, and offer nutritional counseling for private and corporate clients. I received my Masters from the Clinical Nutrition Program at New York University and completed my clinical rotations at New York Methodist Hospital. My professional culinary training is from the Chef's Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. My past work experience includes serving as a Clinical Dietitian at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Throughout the course of my graduate and undergraduate studies, I performed various roles in the restaurant industry where I learned a great deal about cooking and food service.
My interest in nutrition sparked while spending countless hours in the dance studio where I learned the essential relationship between enhanced performance and adequate nutrition. I continue to dance recreationally and now integrate running, spinning, circuit training, yoga, and pilates into to my fitness regimen.
When people hear that I am in the field of nutrition, the question that typically follows is “What should I eat?” Well, there is not quite a linear answer, and I too am continually asking questions and am eager to learn about food. So, by writing about what I am cooking and featuring tidbits about the nutritive benefits of food, I hope to share my knowledge and learning experiences.
I currently reside in NYC with my husband, toddler Jack, and our inquisitive Jack Russell, Henry Pepper.
What do all those letters mean?
RD: Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012
MS: Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, New York University, 2012 CDN: Certified Dietitian -Nutritionist, New York State 2013
BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, 2007
Natural Foods Chef, Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, 2016
Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014
the crunchy radish philosophy
Nutrition, wellness, and, above all, good tasting food have always been at the central core of the Crunchy Radish. Seasonality and “clean eating” dominate my cooking ethos, and I strive to practice those beliefs in and out of the kitchen. I initially developed the Crunchy Radish as a creative outlet to share with readers what goes on in the kitchen of a Registered Dietitian, the designated deliverer of the "healthy diet". Yet, I have found that it has evolved into so much more.
The Crunchy Radish is about inspiring home cooks of all skill levels to get into the kitchen and cook healthily. I set out to prove that healthy cooking does not have to be complicated or lacking in flavor with laundry lists of obscure ingredients. I always strive to provide my readers with nutritive tidbits about the power of the foods that I am cooking as well as the added incentive of making small, simple, and sustainable changes that will have an impact in the short and long-term.
I try to cook with a plant-based focus, utilizing seasonality and organic ingredients when I can. As an ardent lover of avocado, whose day is not complete without the fruit mashed, sliced, or topped onto something that I am consuming, I stray away from seasonal eating on occasion. I avoid processed, artificial, and refined ingredients as well any unnatural forms of sugar.
I do believe in cooking with a glass of wine, good music, and having the occasional co-pilot. I love sharing meals with loved ones. I think it is essential to have indulgences and to understand the importance of eating cleanly and staying on track.
I do not believe in or support fad diets or juice cleanses. I believe in making life-sustaining simple changes that will, in turn, help you indefinitely.
I am a fully licensed and accredited Registered Dietitian and natural foods chef. I focus on content and recipe development for brands and media outlets and am also available for private or group counseling. For more specific information on recipe development, sponsorship, or wellness counseling and consulting contact me directly at miranda@crunchyradish.com.
Please be respectful about sharing my recipes, advice, and nutrition knowledge. I work incredibly hard to maintain the integrity of this site. Give credit where it is due. If referencing, please cite Miranda Hammer, MS,RD,CDN, 2019 Crunchy Radish.
Above all, go to your farmer's market or local grocery store and get cooking!
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