Consulting

As the Team Dietitian for the Orlando Magic, Tara has changed the way the players eat. She has worked with the caterers and chefs serving the team in planning healthy and appropriate pre- and post-game meals to assist the provide the players with the essential nutrients they need to win games. She has counseled the players in the importance of timing of meals and snacks and in choosing the appropriate foods to enhance performance.

Tara was instrumental in developing a sports nutrition program for the 500+ student athletes at the University of Central Florida. From team talks to individual consults to giving advice on what to eat pre and post game, Tara and her team help to keep the athletes fueled for competition.

Tara is serving as a spokesperson for Jamba Juice stores and their better-for-you beverages and foods. Tara believes whole-heartedly in the Jamba Juice mission: to inspire and simplify healthy living for active, on-the-go lifestyles. From smoothies to oatmeal to baked goods, Jamba has something for everyone, anytime of the day!

Tara is a nutrition performance coach at the Human Performance Institute (HPI). The energy management course at HPI is designed to strategically help participants become more productive and successful under pressure by managing their energy more effectively. Tara teaches participants what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat to perform at their best with maximum energy.

Tara worked with the chefs at Disney to create Well Balanced children’s meals at the table service restaurants on WDW property.

Tara assisted the designers at Tupperware World Headquarters to develop a new healthy eating system that will teach children and their parents how to pack healthy lunches and snacks. She is also working on creating seasonal healthy recipes for new beverage tumblers.