Ep. 498. Vanessa Rissetto RD talking Food Pyramid + Jacob makes a cameo. episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 28 MIN

Ep. 498. Vanessa Rissetto RD talking Food Pyramid + Jacob makes a cameo.

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My favorite RD Vanessa Rissetto is back talking the new food pyramid, AND everything else! My son, Jacob stops by as well. Follow Vanessa on social media @vanessarissettord Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian (RD) and the CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health, a revolutionary clinical nutrition care company created in 2020. Prior to starting this venture, she served as the Director of Dietetic Internships at New York University (NYU), where she led the clinical nutrition treatment for a diverse patient population and mentored early-career dietitians— many of whom now work at Culina Health.Before changing careers and becoming an RD, Vanessa earned a bachelor's degree in history from Fordham University and a master's degree in marketing from NYU. Today, she seamlessly integrates her passions for business, entrepreneurship and nutrition as the CEO of Culina Health.Under Vanessa's leadership, Culina Health has raised $20 million in venture funding. Culina Health has become a leading trusted care provider for physician referrals, with patient outcomes consistently surpassing industry averages. She has also cultivated an all-female leadership team, who strives to make nutrition care more inclusive and accessible for everyone.A sought-after speaker, Vanessa is a frequent guest on the Today Show and has shared her expertise at investor and industry summits such as Rethink, Graham & Walker, and Tensility.Her insights have garnered national press coverage in publications including The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Vogue, Women's Health, Shape, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Prevention, PopSugar, Well+Good, Refinery29, INSIDER, and Allure.Vanessa's accolades extend beyond her entrepreneurial success. Recently honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the "Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs in 2023," she has also been recognized by Essence as one of the "Black Nutritionists Who Will Change the Way You Think About Food," by Byrdie as one of the "Dietitians Carving Out Space for Black People in the Nutrition Industry," and by NPR as "A Black Dietitian Wants to Close the Nutrition Gap."Beyond her professional endeavors, Vanessa is known for her love of Doritos, her commitment to her community, and her uncanny ability to remember people's birthdays.Follow me:Instagram @justjennyhutt + TikTok: @jennyhuttPodcast: Just Jenny with Jenny HuttComplimentary family law consultations: [email protected] Questions or comments about the episode please email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON to support the podcast and FOR LIVE CONTENT and VIDEOS of EVERY EPISODE OF THE PODCAST plus BEHIND THE SCENES CONVERSATIONS. Just $5/month and if you want more of me then it's $10/month. PLEASE and THANK YOUThank you for sharing episodes you love with your community. Every download is appreciated!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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