A.P. Mentzer graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in Anthropology and Biological Sciences. She worked in pharmaceutical research, educational publishing and as an editor for a family wellness magazine prior to becoming a freelance writer. Mentzer enjoys writing about food, nutrition and cooking from a scientific perspective as well as exploring various food cultures and indulging her mild-to-moderate obsession with baking. She puts theory into practice feeding her busy, hungry family of athletes and picky eaters.