Maria Stewart

Maria Stewart is an Adjunct Professor at Saybrook University's College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, specializing in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. With a PhD in Nutritional Science from the University of Minnesota and prior experience as tenured faculty at the University of Hawaii and a director in nutritional ingredient innovation, she bridges academic and industry expertise. Her research focuses on dietary interventions for metabolic health, including glycemic response, gut microbiota modulation, and bioactive compounds.

• Education: PhD (2008), MS (2005) from University of Minnesota; BS (2003) from Northern Michigan University.
• Professional Memberships: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society of Nutrition, Institute of Food Technologists.

Her scholarly work spans over 35 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing resistant starch, micronutrient bioavailability, and metabolic regulation. She co-owns a goat micro-dairy in New Jersey, integrating practical food production with her research interests. As a contributing author to Environmental Nutrition, she disseminates evidence-based dietary insights.

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