Linda Fears is the Editor in Chief of Hudson Valley and Valley Table magazines. A lifestyle expert with 30+ years of experience researching, writing, editing, and publishing hundreds of articles on health, fitness, food, and nutrition, Linda is also a certified nutritionist and the president and founder of goodfoodrx, a company devoted to nutrition and wellness for women, men, and their families.
Through goodfoodrx, Linda helps people learn to eat better and live healthier and happier lives. Her personalized approach is rooted in whole-foods nutrition (no calorie-counting, fad shakes or deprivation). She teaches clients to: lose extra weight and maintain it, increase energy, decrease bloat and stomach distress, manage/eliminate sugar cravings, make smart grocery choices, create a healthy pantry, cook healthier meals and create weeknight menus, and order wisely at restaurants/takeout.
Linda was the VP/Editor in Chief of Family Circle, one of the country’s largest media brands (16+ million monthly readers) for 12 years. A recognized food expert, Linda served as a judge on Guy Fieri’s Food Network show, Ultimate Recipe Showdown and on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. She also spent two years on Starbuck’s Food Advisory Board and was a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show. In addition, Linda was Editorial Director of Allrecipes magazine, Group Editor of Martha Stewart Living and Weddings, Rachael Ray Every Day and Eating Well, and Deputy Editor of Parents.
Linda received her bachelor’s degree and nutrition certification from Cornell University. She and her husband live in Chappaqua, NY. She can be reached at linda@goodfoodrx.net and lfears@hvmag.com.
