Our Editorial Team - Perfect Keto

Looking for the best and most reliable information to support your low-carb, keto lifestyle? You’ve come to the right place.

Our team is focused on helping you improve your health with high-quality low-carb snacks and supplements, along with medically-reviewed and fact-checked information.

We’ve gathered keto experts, doctors, nutritionists, gourmet chefs, and more to provide you with the latest in low-carb, keto news and recipes. We never compromise on quality. And we never lose focus on our mission to help you achieve your goals.

That means weekly, up-to-date nutrition and wellness education that cuts through the confusion so you can make the best decisions for your health.

We may love low-sugar, low-carb diets, but that doesn’t mean we relax on diligent science-backed nutrition education. Whether you’re browsing our educational library, our delicious keto recipes, or participating in one of our renowned wellness programs, you’ll always find the latest tips to support your health journey.

We’re here for you,

The Perfect Keto Team

Ketogenic Diet Network

Perfect Keto’s Ketogenic Diet Network is here to bring you cutting-edge nutrition science from the frontlines of keto research. They also help ensure that our content, products, and programs uphold the highest caliber of scientific integrity by providing medical review, fact checking, and clinical perspectives. This helps to ensure that all Perfect Keto content is accurate, up-to-date, easily accessible, and evidence-based.

Dr. Anthony Gustin, DC, MS

Founder of Perfect Keto & Equip Foods, host of The Keto Answers Podcast, CrossFit coach, strength coach, nutrition planning for hundreds of athletes. Trained in functional medicine and ordered labs and set treatment plans for hundreds of patients.

Chris Irvin, MS

Chris Irvin is a nutrition science researcher and writer with an expertise in ketogenic dieting. Chris holds a Master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and spent his time in graduate school studying the ketogenic diet for performance and therapeutic applications. Chris is the education manager at Perfect Keto and strives to make the ketogenic diet easy and keto science accessible to everyone. You can reach him at chris@perfectketo.com

Nutrition Network

Members of our Nutrition Network are trained in clinical and holistic nutrition so our content and programs aren’t just accurate and up-to-date, they’re also realistic and easy to understand. We’re also constantly revisiting our nutrition articles and expertly-crafted recipes to make sure you’re getting the latest and most accurate resources possible.

Emily Ziedman, MS, CN

Emily Ziedman received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition Research, is a Certified Nutritionist and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, and has worked in the health and nutrition field for 10 years. Upon receiving her Nutrition Degree, Emily began working in a clinical setting with clients one on one. After several years of clinical practice, she was called to affect change on a larger scale and began her work in the food industry. With her research degree, it’s her passion to bridge the gap between well-informed research and the general public. You can reach Emily at eziedman@gmail.com

Corina Nielsen-Thomas, CN

Corina Nielsen-Thomas is a certified nutritionist, health coach, recipe developer, and food photographer. She specializes in whole food keto and paleo recipes and has worked for a wide array of health food companies. You can find her work at www.corinanielsen.com/livefit.

Fitness Network

Fitness is a part of any healthy, balanced lifestyle, but knowing which types of movement are best for your body can be challenging. Our team of fitness experts take the latest research, plus time-tested knowledge to create an array of resources to choose from.

Brian Stanton, CHC

Brian Stanton is the author of Keto Intermittent Fasting, a certified health coach, and a health writer with over 150 articles in publications including Observer, Paleo Magazine, and the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Teaching Education. He is the founder of www.EndingIBS.com, a website devoted to helping people overcome chronic gut issues. Learn more about Brian at www.brianjstanton.com, or email him at brian@brianjstanton.com.

Corey Nelson

Corey Nelson is a freelance writer, quantum health and wellness coach, and certified personal trainer. He has provided guidance to well over 1000 clients in the past 10 years. In his writing and health coaching career Corey initially focused on pharmacology, endocrinology, biochemistry, and genetics, but now focuses primarily on mitochondrial health, quantum biology, and the relationship between human environments, health, and disease.

Editorial Network

Nutrition science doesn’t mean much if it isn’t accessible and actionable. That’s why Perfect Keto is dedicated to bringing you the latest research and translating it in a way that helps you make the best decisions for your health.

Our editorial team is passionate about sending each piece of Perfect Keto content through a rigorous editing process that includes strict sourcing guidelines and fact-checking by nutrition and medical experts.

Lauren Ciccarelli

Lauren Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and editor with over 450 published articles. After earning her degree in English, she started writing about health and nutrition to help people optimize their mental and physical well-being through an evidence-based approach. Lauren has a particular interest in research about the ketogenic diet and PCOS.

Devan Ciccarelli

Devan Ciccarelli has contributed to over 500 published articles throughout her career as a health writer. Some of her most comprehensive guides can be found on Perfect Keto and Thrillist’s Health section. She is also a full-time writer for Perfect Keto and spends her time diving into scientific studies to share the health benefits of a low carb lifestyle.

Lorenz Mac

Lorenz Mac is a health & wellness writer committed to spreading the knowledge of the ketogenic diet and proper nutrition protocols. For Lorenz, cultivating the awareness of optimal healthy living is a top priority and believes functional medicine and low carb living are at the forefront of health and longevity. He regularly writes articles for beginners who are just getting started with the low carb, high-fat lifestyle.

Sheila Amir

Sheila Amir has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and has worked as a health and nutrition writer for over a decade. Sheila’s experience as a nutritionist began with the Wyoming Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program and then as a private practice nutritionist in Wyoming and followed by Arizona. After getting her degree, Sheila practiced nutrition for 8 years before transitioning exclusively to writing. Tired of the mass of misinformation drowning out facts and evidence, she committed herself to creating resources that help readers improve their health.

Isadora Baum, CHC

Isadora Baum is a freelance writer, certified health coach, and author of 5-Minute Energy. She writes for various publications, including Men’s Health, LIVESTRONG, Women’s Health, Well+Good, the Kitchn, All Recipes, Health, POPSUGAR, Eating Well, Spartan Race, Cooking Light, and more. She graduated from Northwestern University and can’t resist a good sample, a margarita, a new HIIT class, or an easy laugh. You can follow her on Instagram or learn more on her website.

Spencer Brooks

Spencer Brooks is a science writer and editor. He holds a degree in neuroscience and also specializes in nutrition, exercise science, and psychology. You can reach Spencer at spencer@elephantcreativestudio.com

Steph Lodge

Steph Lodge is a writer, recipe developer and content creator as well as a nutritional consultant, fitness model and competitive weightlifter. She is the founder of The Athlete’s Kitchen.

Ayla Sadler

Ayla Sadler has worked with many of the leading companies in the health and wellness industry. She has years of experience as a recipe developer, photographer, food stylist, and writer.

Sara Nelson

Sara Nelson is a proud Milwaukeean, obsessed with her Boston terrier, and a lover of coffee, chocolate, & low-carb baked goods. Sara creates keto, low-carb, nut-free, paleo, and primal recipes on her site: https://realbalanced.com/about.