Healthy Bites

Meet Katie!

Katie Cavuto Boyle MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Chef.

Katie grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA. Years of competitive gymnastics sparked her interest in nutrition. She realized early on that she could not be a good dietitian without a better understanding of food. Her quest for culinary knowledge led her to Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island where she graduated with an AS in Culinary Arts and a BS in Culinary Nutrition. While in school she worked at several local restaurants to improve her culinary skills. Upon graduation she was accepted to Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts were she successfully completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition and became a Registered Dietitian. Katie holds a certification in Adult Weight Management through the American Dietetic Association and Center for Dietetic Registration. Katie teaches nutrition at West Chester University. She is a regular contributor on ABC, Fox, NBC and CBS in Philadelphia as an expert in her field. She writes weekly for "Healthy Eats", a national nutrition blog on foodnetwork.com and for Philadelphia Magazine's "Be Well Philly" website. Katie is the president of Healthy Bites market and café, which offers nutrition and personal chef services. Katie and Healthy Bites have been showcased in Parents Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, Newsweek Magazine, the Daily Candy, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Grid Magazine, Main Line Today Magazine, the Philadelphia Metro Paper, City Paper, as "Best of the City" food and dining on Comcast On Demand and in multiple print and web articles, as well as "Best of Philly 2009 - Best Meal Delivery Service" in Philadelphia Magazine, to name a few. Katie is the dietitian for the Philadelphia Phillies and Healthy Bites prepares the team's pregame meals. She was most recently seen as one of 10 finalists on season 5 of The Next Food Network Star and on Rachel Ray's national talk show.

It is Katie's mission to use her unique skill set as a dietitian and chef to show others how easy and fun it can be to live a healthy lifestyle. Katie promotes farm-to-table fare and the use of seasonal, local ingredients. Her philosophy is what she likes to call "Green Cuisine," which is about eating healthy for your body and the planet.

"Our lives are so busy. We need to take time to appreciate our bodies and the food that we eat. It is my goal to make this a little easier."

View Katie's media segments and featured articles.

View Philadelphia Magazine's Profile on Katie, titled 'A Pro To Know'.

View Virtuoso Magazine's Interview with Katie.

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Meet Melanie!

Melanie Toner is a Certified Health Coach.

Melanie Toner is a certified Health Coach and self-taught cook dedicated to mindful living. After a decade of yo-yo dieting and always feeling heavy and bloated, she decided she'd had enough. Her desire to live a healthy life, enjoy delicious food without deprivation and feel great in her body led her to Integrative Nutrition. Viewing food as nourishment, she teaches clients fun, simple ways to heal the body and achieve vibrant health.

A graduate of Temple University and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City, she was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Drawing on this knowledge, she offers clients a completely personalized "roadmap to health" that suits their unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals.

Melanie was a semi-finalist in the 2011Aetna Healthy Food Fight Recipe Contest. She teaches cooking classes and works with clients, one-on-one or in a group setting, to support them in achieving their health goals.

Here's what clients are saying about Melanie...

"I am a working mother, who has gotten into the habit of taking the easy way out with meals (more processed food.) Melanie's class gave me some quick and easy ideas on how to cook better for my family. The food that we used was not only healthy, but also delicious!" - Megan S. of Horsham, PA

"Through Melanie's guidance, I became mindful of being out of balance. I became more in tune with my body and self. I set goals and tried new physical activities and new foods. I continue to apply what I have learned by making better food choices, challenging my brain, practicing spirituality with daily affirmations, and varying my physical activity. Because of Melanie, I have a new, healthier outlook. I highly recommend Melanie's coaching sessions." - Gloria T. of Coopersburg, PA

"Melanie's cooking class was so fun and informative. Not only did I learn how to make really easy nutritious dishes, but she made the experience fun. I'll definitely be making these at my house!" -Erica C. of Philadelphia, PA