Karlene Karst, RD, is a leading specialist in the areas of essential fatty acid (EFA) research and supplementation and is dedicated to improving the health of society by sharing her knowledge of EFAs and nutrition. Growing up on the family farm in a community dedicated to supporting agriculture, Karlene is aware of the importance of wholesome living and of the toll our modern lifestyles and diets have taken on our health. Co-author of Healthy Fats for Life,  Karlene holds a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a registered dietitian. She writes for health and nutrition publications and appears on radio and television shows across North America. Karlene is currently the Director of Education for Nature's Way.