Cheryl Forberg

Cheryl Forberg is a James Beard Award-winning registered dietitian and professional chef, widely recognized for her seventeen seasons as the chef and nutritionist for NBC’s ‘The Biggest Loser.’ Her extensive culinary background includes three years as a chef for Bay Area restaurants, notably Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Restaurant in San Francisco, before serving as a private chef for filmmaker George Lucas and his family. This foundational culinary experience established her expertise in developing flavorful and healthful cuisine. Forberg transitioned her focus to nutrition and dietetics, earning her B.S. in Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley.

Her contribution to ‘The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook’ (2005) earned a prestigious James Beard Cookbook Award, cementing her reputation in the culinary and nutrition fields. She regularly shares her insights as a contributing writer for EatingWell, and her work has also appeared in prominent publications such as the Huffington Post and The Washington Post. Demonstrating her marketability, Forberg has served as a Brand Ambassador for the American Pistachio Growers, leveraging her expertise to create compelling, healthy recipes and promote nutritional awareness. She continues to be an active and influential voice in the health and wellness community, leveraging her diverse background as a chef, dietitian, and author to inspire healthier lifestyles through media contributions, recipe development, and public advocacy.