About Skylar Griggs

Skylar Griggs is a licensed registered dietitian and nutrition counselor specializing in a variety of nutrition-related conditions. Skylar has experience working in pediatric and family nutrition as well as pre/post-natal nutrition, eating disorders, weight management, cardiac risk factors including hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity, diabetes, and overall wellness. Skylar is presently the lead dietitian for the preventive cardiology division at Children’s Hospital Boston, the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Skylar’s previous work includes lead outpatient dietitian for the Renfrew Center of New Jersey, an outpatient center for women with eating disorders as well as the outpatient nutritionist for Pediatric Plus Medical Group in Queens, New York.

In addition to working with clients Skylar is a lecturer, consultant, spokesperson, and media contributor. Skylar is the nutrition news contributor for Fox25 News Boston. Additionally Skylar is also a nutrition contributor for Boston Magazine Online. Skylar also provides corporate nutrition consulting for a number of companies including SavingStar Supermarkets. Skylar’s personal blog Newbury Street Nutrition™ offers nutrition and meal tips for busy individuals and families on the go.

Skylar received her undergraduate degree in Dietetics from Syracuse University and then went on to complete her dietetic fellowship at the Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Concurrent to her internship, Skylar completed her Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Skylar is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, the previous Membership Chair of the Greater New York Dietetic Association and a member of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association.

Client Testimonials

I initially began my nutrition plan with Skylar after my first semester at graduate school. I exercise on a regular basis, but after working during the day and going to class at night I put on extra weight due to the stress and poor dietary habits. I knew I had to make a change. As a nutritionist, she has a wonderful way of personalizing each session and was extremely helpful with snack and meal ideas. She had me keep a journal of my daily food intake and guided me towards proper serving sizes. I thought I knew the basics about nutrition, but Skylar taught me how to really read food labels and how much of my diet should consist of protein, carbohydrates and fat. I learned to recognize unhealthy habits and eat mindfully. I am heading to my goal weight and have never felt better! I cannot possibly be more pleased with her guidance. I highly recommend her if you have any questions or concerns about nutrition.

Ted Bolton, South Boston, MA

Working with Skylar was a fabulous experience for me and my family. Having Skylar come into our home and look through what we were typically eating allowed a more personalized experience. Skylar breaks nutrition down into real-life terms, and dispels the all the quack information out there. I would highly recommend working with Skylar to any of my friends or family.

Sarah G, Back Bay, Boston, MA

We met Skylar years ago when as a dad I was frustrated that everywhere my kids went they were eating chicken nuggets, pasta and pizza 90% of the time. We invited all of our friends with similar aged children to come over for a informal seminar that I named “No more chicken nuggets!” During the seminar Skylar educated us on how to properly read food labels, food terms and buzz words as well as food and nutrition methods that got our children excited for new foods. It was a huge success with all of the other parents. Skylar also helped us with everyday activities such as going to Whole Foods to walk the aisles; it was quite a different shopping experience! Since then we have had Skylar back every 6 months or so to not only fine tune the kids diets, but we have also had her focus on our own diets and see where various improvements can be made. Skylar has been instrumental in us living a healthier lifestyle not only at home, but out in the real world.

Peter and Elizabeth Georgantas, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Skylar has taught me so much about nutrition and habits to stay healthy. As someone who used to rely on crash diets and quick fixes, with her help, I’ve been able to drastically improve my health and eating habits with small changes over time.

Caroline Regan, Back Bay, Boston, MA