Klara Knezevic RD, LD

Registered Dietitian

Klara graduated with a double degree in Psychology and Dietetics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Klara is a culinary nutritionist, and is passionate about teaching people that you can cook delicious and healthy food at home!

She entertains and inspires clients with joyful cooking demonstrations, in the office and for local TV shows.

Specialties

Wellness
Eating Disorders
Tube Feeding
Cancer

Culinary Nutritionist

Qualifications

Certifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

Memberships

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Nutrition Entrepreneurs
Dietetic Practice Group
Sports,Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Academy of Eating Disorders

Accomplishments

Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year 2015
Runs RBA’s robust recipe feature on our website

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 and enjoy life.

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.

Happy Clients

“I said to myself, “What could this person do for me that I cannot do for myself?” Well, Klara definitely opened my eyes to a way of looking at food differently. She’s not your typical dietitian who says food is evil and don’t eat, this, that or that. She helped me better understand portion control and what she calls “fun foods”.

“Klara has helped my diet with foods I still love, given me AWESOME recipes, recommended great exercise activities and routines, and, what I appreciate the most, does not judge me for who I am as a person in respect to my weight and eating habits.”

“Klara was so supportive and eager to help. There was so much emphasis on the positive decisions made each week, and many helpful discussions about how to maintain a good feeling about my day to day life. She had many wonderful suggestions, tips, recipes, and resources.”

“My A1c dropped from a 10.2 to 7.3% from our work together over the past 3 months, and I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am!”

Articles by Klara

4 Things to Try If You are Bored with Regular Water

Nutrition Tips and Hacks

While summer may be winding down, it is important to remember that staying hydrated is essential year round! During the summer, we often lose water through sweat (which is our bodies natural way of keeping us cool). However, did you know that in the winter, we are...

7 Dietitian Approved Kid-Friendly Lunch Box Ideas

Healthy Recipes, Recipe Compilations

School has started! Which means not only packing lunch for you, but getting the kids’ lunches ready as well. And nothing is more frustrating than using up all that energy to pack your kids’ lunch, just to get it returned in their lunch bag at the end of the day. We...

8 Chicken Sheet Pan Dinners That Will Make Dinner A Breeze This Week

Healthy Recipes, Recipe Compilations

Something I hear frequently from my clients is "I love to cook, I just don't have time." Or even "I work all day, I'm exhausted, I don't want to stand in front of the stove to make dinner." I hear you! After a long day at the office, sometimes the last thing I want to...