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Candace Nelson, MS, CN

location-pin Minneapolis, Minnesota

School: University of New England

Expertise: As a licensed nutritionist with a master’s degree in nutrition, Candace specializes in writing about the connection between food and disease prevention, wellness, longevity, and caring for chronic conditions.

Candace Nelson, MS, CN

  • Candace is a certified nutritionist with a Master of Science degree in nutrition.
  • She is a health condition management and prevention content writer for The Mayo Clinic, where she developed the “What Mayo Clinic Experts Wish You Knew” series.
  • Candace also worked as a content strategist, editorial director, and copywriter for the health insurance company Premera Blue Cross.

Experience

Candace is an award-winning journalist who’s worked in digital media since 2005. After a decade of covering breaking news, she became a licensed nutritionist with a Master’s degree in nutrition to focus exclusively on health, nutrition, and wellness journalism. Candace now works as a writer for the Mayo Clinic and contributes to GoodRx, The Healthy, Insider, Medical News Today, and other outlets, specializing in preventing health conditions through food and lifestyle

Education

University of New England, MS, Applied Nutrition: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Articles

Woman looking in the mirror brushing her teeth

Black Spot on Tooth: Just a Cavity, or Something More?

Discolored teeth or unusual spots on your teeth? Be safe and get it checked out.
Woman Biting Lip

What Does a Black Spot on Your Lip Mean?

With age can come dark spots on the lips. Experts explain what could cause them, and when to get a black spot on your lip checked out.
portrait of a woman in sunglasses sticking out her tongue

White Spots on Your Tongue? Here’s What They Could Mean for Your Health

White spots in the mouth could be a sign you need better oral hygiene—or, something more serious. A spokesperson for the American Dental Association recommends what to do if you find white spots on your tongue.