Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed is a well-known naturopathic doctor in Toronto and the director of natural therapies at the Urban Wellness Clinic. She is also the author of several books including The No-Crave Diet and The Naturopathic Diet. In addition, she has co-authored Healing Arthritis, The Complete Doctor’s Healthy Back Bible, and The Complete Doctors Stress Solution.

The No-Crave Diet, released in 2007 has enjoyed widespread success for the weight management concepts it outlines. With a focus on including sufficient protein in meals, avoiding high-fat and sugary foods that stimulate cravings and including a balance of healthy carbohydrates, Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed’s patients have been able to successfully maintain healthy weight management. The Penny Protein Plan was born from The No-Crave Diet.

Dr. Kendall-Reed earned her degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1997 where she received the Dr. Allen Tyler Award for Most Outstanding Clinician. With a B.Sc. in biology and neurobiology from McGill, it seemed natural that Dr. Kendall-Reed would specialize in health and weight management. Dr. Kendall-Reed travels throughout the world lecturing on natural health and weight-related diseases and holds health retreats at various resorts worldwide.