Jillian Allen

Jillian Allen, MS RD LDN

Jillian Allen, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered and licensed dietitian currently working as research dietitian for the U.S. Army’s Military Nutrition Division. She coordinates complex human nutrition randomized control trials used to provide the biomedical science basis for developing new rations, menus, policies, and programs to enable warfighter readiness and optimal performance. She also runs her own private practice, Whole Balanced Nutrition, with emphasis on evidence based, sustainable and balanced eating habits. Allen also acts as a nutrition consultant for a public school system in the Boston area.

Allen received her master’s of science in nutrition from Simmons University in Boston and her bachelor’s of science in health science and public health from Boston University.

Latest articles from Jillian Allen

Healthy Living 8 Best Weight Loss Programs Reviewed and Tested in 2024

We spent over 1,000 hours testing popular weight loss platforms to find the pros and cons of each one. Losing weight can be difficult, but finding a reputable weight loss program can help by providing education, support, and accountability. Read our review for a rundown of the best weight loss programs to help you lose weight and improve your health for good.

May 01, 2024 | By Cara Everett, MS, RDN, LDN
Healthy Living WeightWatchers (WW) Review: Does It Work?

We spent two weeks subscribed to a WeightWatchers program to evaluate its features, plans, and efficiency. Here’s what we learned after over 1,000 hours of hands-on testing, interviews with over 20 healthy living experts, and surveys of more than 600 people.

April 19, 2024 | By Cara Everett, MS, RDN, LDN