My name is Margaux Empey and I started this blog to share my passion for nutrition, good food, and to fight the plethora of nutrition misinformation on the internet today.

I graduated from the University of Michigan with my Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Nutritional Sciences. I am passionate about using nutrition to improve quality of life and helping others achieve this, which has driven me to switch careers. I completed my Dietetic Internship (DI), to gain my required supervised practice hours in order be eligible for the Registration Exam to be a Registered Dietitian (RD). I passed my RD exam in April 2019, which was such a huge relief and exciting time having all the years of hard work paying off!

In July 2019 I start my first job as a Registered Dietitian as an outpatient dietitian in oncology!

I enjoy cooking, baking, gardening, being outdoors, giving back to my community, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends!

Off The Vine-- Strawberry Picking

I love going to local farms and picking strawberries in the summer!

Master Margaux

All kidding aside, this was one of the happiest, proudest days of my life! Margaux Empey, MPH

Public Policy Training

I traveled to D.C. to participate in the Academy’s Public Policy Worksop the summer of 2017, and learned so much about the importance of advocacy in the nutrition field!

Getting Kids Involved

Research shows kids who help in the kitchen are more likely to try new foods! This is an activity I helped with in a pediatric weight management program to get kids excited about eating fruit.

Community Engagement

Last summer in my public health internship I provided nutrition and health education at the local farmers markets!

Asparagus Picking

U-pick asparagus at a nearby farm makes for a fun activity to kick off the availability of local produce in here Michigan!

Poster Presentation

Presenting my poster on my public health internship with the Prescription for Health Program through Washtenaw County Public Health.

Advocacy

During my visit to D.C. advocating to our representatives about the importance of the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Farm Bill.

Food Puns

Yep, I’m a sucker for some good food puns! What RD-to-be wouldn’t decorate their cap with a few?!

Vegetable Garden

In the past few years I have tried my hand (or should I say green thumb?) at gardening in my backyard.

Meals with Margaux

Over the past several years, I have developed a big interest in cooking and baking, which has only intensified through studying nutrition!

International Food

Aside from enjoying different international cuisine here in the States, I was able to explore the food landscape in Chile while on a research trip last August. The markets were to die for!

Traveling

Another huge passion of mine is traveling. I love exploring new places, cultures, landscapes, and of course…the food! (Conguillo National Park, Chile)

Off The Vine-- Garden Picked Tomatoes

Home grown tomatoes from the Edible Avalon gardens during my community nutrition rotation during my Dietetic Internship.

Barn Sanctuary

This summer I started volunteering at the Barn Sanctuary located in Chelsea, MI. They rescue farm animals and give them a loving, peaceful home for the rest of their lives.

Graduation Day!

Couldn’t have made it through graduate school without my amazing friends!

Plant-Based

Loved stumbling across this mural while exploring Portland, OR