Dianne Hales is an award-winning author, journalist, and health educator. She has written more than 20 books, including the best-selling An Invitation to Health, which has been translated into seven languages. Her other books include La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the Language of Food, and Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered. She has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. She has also appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and NPR. She is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences around the world. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Medical Writers Association’s Award of Excellence.