Dana Baardsen

Dana is the former Parenting Editor at BestProducts.com, where she’s been using her degree in nutrition and food science and experience in parenting editorials to cover trending topics in the family and fitness industries since 2012; Her work has been featured on Fit Pregnancy, Refinery 29, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Men’s Health, Parents, and more. Dana also reported for the health vertical at NBC Universal’s iVillage.com for two years and in 2018 she edited the book, The Cool Girl’s Guide to the FODMAP Diet. In a previous life, Dana coached nutrition at WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) centers and fitness facilities in New York City, New Jersey, and beyond. She’s also certified in corporate wellness management and food and alcohol management.