Klara Knezevic RD, LD, CLT
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Owner
Klara is currently the CEO and Co-Owner of Rebecca Bitzer and Associates (RBA). After graduating with a double degree in Psychology and Dietetics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and completing her dietetic internship, Klara worked at RBA as a dietitian, counseling clients with a variety of conditions, including eating disorders, cancer, and GI concerns. She now focuses on mentoring and training our team of dietitians who are committed to providing quality and accessible care to all.
Klara is a culinary nutritionist, and is passionate about teaching people that you can cook delicious and healthy food at home! She works with the social media team to share delicious and easy recipes and blogs filled with nutrition tips and hacks.
She also works as a business consultant and provides coaching to dietitians in private practice that are building their own businesses.
Qualifications
Certifications
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
- Certified LEAP Therapist
Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- Oncology Nutrition (ON) Dietetic Practice Group
- Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) Dietetic Practice Group
- Sports,Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Dietetic Practice Group
- International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians
- Academy of Eating Disorders (AED)
Accomplishments
- Coauthor of Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating
- Coauthor of Cooking with Food Sensitivities Survival Guide
- Coauthor of Cooking with Diabetes
More About Klara
Klara was born in Croatia but has been a resident of the DC Metro Area for most of her life. Growing up in a family where food plays a huge role in the culture, Klara always loved spending days cooking with her mother and grandmother in the kitchen. As she grew older, she realized that not everyone had the same positive relationship with food that she did. Klara works to help people meet their nutrition goals in a healthful and positive manner. Klara wants to empower her clients to get back in the kitchen, eat well, enjoy life and not let food stand in the way of what really matters. Whether you are a novice in the kitchen, or a seasoned chef, Klara will work with you to help you reach your nutrition goals.
Klara loves to bake, decorate cakes, and try new recipes in her kitchen. One of her favorite hobbies is trying out new restaurants and recreating their dishes at home. In her spare time, Klara also likes to dance and sing around her apartment and watch way too much Food Network.
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Articles by Klara
28 Delicious Low FODMAP Bread Options to Try
If you're on a low FODMAP diet, it may feel like your options are limited, particularly when it comes to bread products. Wheat products need to be eliminated as part of the initial stages of the diet, but that doesn't mean you need to say bye-bye to bread. We have...
12 Healthy BBQ Sides To Make This Summer
Healthy BBQ Sides to Switch Up at your Summer GatheringsI have to say that my one of my favorite things about summer is cooking outside. The summer breeze, a cool drink in your hand? What is not to love? BBQs and picnics are a great way to get outside, enjoy the...
7 Healthy Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes to Try This Father’s Day
Vegetarian BBQ Recipes to Eat Plant-Based this Summer Increasingly, dads, grandads, and family members are eating more plant-based or vegetarian foods. Interested in learning some vegetarian barbecue recipes? We have you covered! Father's Day is meant to be spent...