Heidi Dean is a graduate of New York University and holds an M.S. in Holistic Nutrition. She is a certified holistic health practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and a certified sports nutritionist by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT). She has a private family nutrition practice in New York. Heidi is the owner of Heidi's Gluten-Free Greatness, a business dedicated to providing the public with delicious, fresh-baked gluten-free products. Heidi is also the writer and illustrator of "THE PHYTOS" children's book series.