Liz Pearson
Registered Dietician
Liz Pearson is a registered dietitian, award-winning professional speaker, and bestselling author with over 25 years of experience researching, writing, and speaking about eating for optimal health. With a passion for peanut butter sandwiches, chocolate, and the joy of food, Liz has dedicated her career to helping individuals, organizations, and communities embrace nutrition in a practical, enjoyable, and sustainable way.
Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition from Ryerson University and completed a one-year dietetic internship at Toronto General Hospital. She is a longstanding member of both Dietitians of Canada and the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Her work combines evidence-based expertise with a relatable, approachable style that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.
An accomplished speaker, Liz has captivated audiences across North America, including health professionals, corporations, associations, educators, parents, and students. Her speaking journey began in grade seven and has since led to numerous awards, including one of the highest speaking honors from Toastmasters International and the “Rising Star” award from the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Liz is known for her engaging storytelling, humor, and ability to make complex nutrition concepts easy to understand and apply.
Liz is also a prolific author, having written four books, including two award-winning national bestsellers. Her latest book, Broccoli, Love & Dark Chocolate (Because food, love and life should be delicious!), blends nutrition guidance with personal life lessons and mouth-watering recipes. She was a long-time nutrition columnist for Chatelaine magazine and continues to connect with a loyal blog readership that consistently exceeds industry averages.
Beyond speaking and writing, Liz has made numerous television and radio appearances, including CBC Radio, CBC National News, 680 News, and Breakfast Television. She has also explored improvisation and stand-up comedy at Toronto’s Second City Training Centre, bringing a lighthearted and entertaining approach to her talks.
When she’s not speaking, writing, or filming, Liz enjoys hiking outdoors, playing pickleball, spending time with her two daughters, and never letting a good dance song go to waste. Her unique blend of expertise, humor, and real-life passion for food and wellness makes her a sought-after voice in the fields of nutrition, health, and lifestyle.
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Speaking Topics
Eating for a Long, Healthy & Totally Delicious Life!
Hundreds of years ago, Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Today, researchers say, “unhealthy diets pose a greater risk to health, well-being, and risk of death than any other risk factor in the world.” What we eat profoundly impacts our productivity and energy levels, the strength of our immune system, our ability to maintain a healthy body weight, how fast we age, how long we live, and even how deeply we sleep at night. Food choice determines our risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia, and more. It affects our mental health, including our ability to think and learn, and whether we feel anxious or depressed. Every single aspect of our well-being, including our overall quality of life, is influenced by what we eat. Choosing wisely, however, isn’t easy. Lifestyles are busy, and our food environment is toxic. Ultra-processed foods, which bombard us at every turn, are nutritionally barren and loaded with sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. These foods cause disease, increase waistlines, and shorten lives. Ever-changing and contradicting, nutrition headlines, make it equally challenging to make sense of what you should or shouldn’t eat. Getting to the truth really matters.
The Happiness Diet: Eating to Optimize Brain Health, Gut Health, & Mental Health
The two most common psychological disorders in the world are depression and anxiety. Their impact on happiness and well-being is tremendous. The World Health Organization ranks depression as the single largest contributor to disability worldwide (ahead of other widely publicized candidates, like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes). Anxiety follows not far behind. Although all mental health disorders are extremely complex in their causation, a compelling and growing body of research says diet plays a significant role in their prevention and treatment. Certain nutrients and dietary patterns promote a healthy brain, as well as a healthy gut microbiome – both of which are critical to mental well-being. In contrast, a lack of specific nutrients and an excess of unhealthy, processed foods greatly harms mental health.
The Power of Body Image on Food Intake & Mental Health
One of the greatest factors influencing our relationship with food, is the relationship we have with our bodies and ourselves. In our current media environment – which includes the ever-increasing and often harmful presence of social media – the vast majority of females and an increasing number of males, suffer from significant body dissatisfaction. Family and friends, often unknowingly, contribute to the problem. More importantly, the psychological distress caused by poor body image is often overlooked and greatly underestimated. This includes low self-esteem, profound shame, deep depression, and severed relationships. Body dissatisfaction is also the strongest predictor of disordered eating and eating disorder development and maintenance. Our current food landscape – characterized by easily accessible, highly palatable, ultra-processed foods – only exacerbates the problem. The solution to poor body image is multi-faceted. It involves being far more deliberate in our use of social media, eliminating fat talk or body talk, discouraging unhealthy eating practices and extreme diets, and perhaps most importantly, learning to practice self-compassion, which involves turning towards oneself with kindness, especially when life feels hard.
Managing Your Body Weight in a Toxic Food World: The Hard Reality
The dominant cause of our current obesity epidemic is the environment. We live in a world where eating too much and moving too little is almost inevitable. Food companies spend billions developing and marketing rapidly digested, ultra-processed foods rich in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. These foods – available on every street corner – literally short-circuit our innate biology and train our bodies and brains to want more. Once we gain weight, however, trying to lose it, generally becomes a losing game. That’s because our bodies – evolutionarily programmed to survive food scarcity or famine – work overtime to prevent the loss of body fat. Following the latest diet craze, while tempting, is not the solution. Most diets succeed only in the short-term, are harmful to health, and set us up for disordered eating and an unhealthy relationship with food. This doesn’t mean all hope is lost. Understanding the science of weight management, however, is critical. Research tells us that certain foods help prevent long-term weight gain. The timing of meals can make a difference. Engineering your work and home food environment for success also matters. Perhaps, most important, learning to treat yourself with kindness and compassion, while focusing your efforts primarily on your health (not your appearance!), is critical to overall well-being.
The Ultimate Eating Plan for Optimal Dental Health
Dental health profoundly impacts quality of life, including our ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, and swallow. What we eat and drink profoundly impacts our dental health, including the risk of dental caries, dental erosion, and periodontal disease. Sugary drinks, sugary foods, around-the-clock snacking, eating at bedtime, and ultra-processed foods all cause great harm. Anti-inflammatory foods, plant-based diets, fluoride, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, green tea, herbal mouthwashes, and probiotics all play a protective role.
Recent Publications by Liz Pearson
Broccoli, Love and Dark Chocolate: Because food, love and life should be delicious!
The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan: That Still Leaves Room for Chocolate
Dont Forget the Chocolate!
Q&A for Liz Pearson
How can I check Liz Pearson’s availability or request a quote?
To check Liz Pearson’s availability or request a tailored quote, please contact ProSpeakers directly. The team will review her schedule, discuss your event needs, and provide detailed pricing based on your audience, location, and format.
Where does Liz Pearson usually travel from?
Liz Pearson is based in Toronto, Ontario, and travels across Canada, the U.S., and internationally for speaking engagements. She is available for corporate events, health conferences, educational sessions, and wellness summits.
Which subjects does Liz Pearson typically speak on at events?
Liz Pearson focuses on nutrition, healthy eating, wellness, and lifestyle habits. Using her expertise as a registered dietitian, award-winning author, and media personality, she delivers engaging presentations that combine evidence-based guidance with humor and relatable storytelling, making nutrition accessible and enjoyable for all audiences.
How much does it cost to book Liz Pearson for a keynote?
Please contact us for an accurate quote tailored to your event’s location, audience, and format. Her fee varies depending on presentation length, customization, and travel requirements.
What factors influence Liz Pearson’s speaking fee?
Variables affecting her fee include the complexity and length of the presentation, audience size, travel logistics, and whether she is delivering a keynote, workshop, or panel discussion. ProSpeakers works with you to create a package aligned with your objectives and budget.
Are travel expenses included in Liz Pearson’s fee?
No, travel costs are quoted separately. These typically include airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and per diem depending on the event location.
What does a standard keynote presentation from Liz Pearson look like?
A typical keynote lasts approximately 45–60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. Liz blends storytelling, humor, and actionable nutrition advice to educate and inspire audiences to make healthier, more sustainable lifestyle choices.
Is Liz Pearson available for workshops or panel discussions?
Yes. She participates in workshops, breakout sessions, and panel discussions. Liz excels in interactive formats where audiences want to learn practical strategies for healthy eating, wellness, and lifestyle improvement.
Can Liz Pearson customize her presentation for our audience?
Absolutely. Liz works closely with organizers to tailor content to the audience, industry, and event objectives. Presentations can focus on nutrition for individuals, workplace wellness, family health, or lifestyle habits that support optimal wellbeing.
What are some of Liz Pearson’s notable past speaking engagements?
She has delivered keynotes and workshops for corporations, healthcare organizations, associations, schools, and conferences across North America. Audiences consistently praise her sessions for being engaging, practical, and enjoyable.
How far in advance should we book Liz Pearson?
We recommend reaching out three to six months in advance to ensure availability. Early booking is especially helpful for large-scale events or international engagements.
How do we book Liz Pearson for our event?
To book Liz Pearson for your next event, please contact Heather at ProSpeakers.com:
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Phone: 416-420-4525
“Definitely have Liz speak at your next meeting and read her book. She’s fun, current, informative, and knowledgeable. She speaks with clarity, provides rationale for her recommendations, and has a realistic approach to healthy eating. She’s clearly an expert in her field and very inspiring! She is ‘a must-see’!”
Office of the Employer Adviser
“BEST SPEAKER EVER!!! She was fabulous!!! Great information, very applicable to daily life. This needs to be taught EVERYWHERE! I can’t wait to start putting some of these new ideas into practice!”
Chicago Dental Society
“Awesome. Life changing. Inspirational. Liz is passionate about her topic and makes all listeners a convert. Her presentation was seamless, and she was so energetic.”
The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
“Best presentation of the conference. Fabulous, both content and delivery! Energized the room.”
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
“If you have a chance to see Liz – DO IT!! She doesn’t just repeat stats and facts – she really knows her stuff. If she came back tomorrow, I’d see her again in a heartbeat.”
Simcoe Board of Education
“What did I like best about Liz’s presentation? Everything! What could have made the presentation better? Nothing – it was fabulous. Liz is a dynamic speaker and so knowledgeable. She’s well-spoken and precise. Don’t miss her!! Very beneficial!!!”
Ontario Real Estate Association
“I’ve been teaching and attending Professional Development presentations for over 30 years. Liz’s presentation was the best presentation I have ever attended.”
Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts
“Liz is the most dynamic speaker I’ve ever heard. The time flew. I could have listened forever. I loved her energy and conviction. She inspires confidence because she has such a command of her topic. She is a true professional.”
Diva Foundation Speaker Series
“Liz Pearson is a powerful and articulate speaker. She’s clear, concise, and to the point. She has your attention – there’s never a dull moment. Bring her back anytime! Wow!”
Sunnybrook Hospital, Odette Cancer Centre