Lauren is a registered dietitian and freelance writer with work that can be seen on CNBC, Greatist, and LIVESTRONG.com. She graduated from Western Michigan University and completed her dietetic internship at Michigan State University. Although not fully plant-based, Lauren will never turn down a vegetable and makes sure they are on her plate at every meal.
Lauren Armstrong, RDN
The Best Post-Workout Vegan Foods to Build Muscle, Have More Energy
You just crushed your workout and now are in search of the best post-workout foods that will help you build muscle, have energy, and promote your recovery. While you may have had a great vegan pre-workout meal, you will also need to refuel after work out with a healthy mix …
This Herbal Supplement May Help Boost Testosterone Naturally
If you're looking to boost testosterone levels, ditch the sketchy pills that advertise online and reach for this herb, which new research has shown can raise levels naturally.
Testosterone, as we learned in 7th grade, is the male sex hormone that regulates sex drive (libido), as well as bon…
Testosterone, as we learned in 7th grade, is the male sex hormone that regulates sex drive (libido), as well as bon…
Study Shows How to Lose Weight at Any Age, Even After 60. An RD Explains
Remember when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight? Now it feels like we can’t even think about an ice cream cone without it feeling like we could put on five pounds. As we age, our metabolism changes, due to the fact that after 30 the body loses muscle mass every year, in what's call…
How to Encourage Children to Eat More Vegetables, From an RD
"Don't forget to eat your vegetables," has been a go-to parenting phrase for decades, as every parent wants to help their child grow strong and healthy, and a diet full of whole foods is a great way to achieve that. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that children ag…
The 11 Foods That Improve Good Cholesterol
When you hear the word cholesterol, you may be thinking about the “bad” kind that can increase your risk of heart disease, including stroke. But there is also “good” cholesterol called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which is a relativ…
4 Ways to Stop Stress Eating and Conquer Your Stress, From an RD
We’ve all been there: A stressful day leads to soothing ourselves with salty chips, a pint of ice cream, or large order of greasy french fries. It can be momentarily comforting to eat these carb-laden, fatty foods that send serotonin levels up, dousing the brain's…
Should You Try an Alkaline Diet for Weight Loss? An RD Answers
There is no shortage of diets to choose from, but one has been gaining traction in recent years, in large part thanks to its vast array of purported health benefits, including the fact that it promotes weight loss, detoxification in the body, and helps crush sugar cravings...
To Lose Weight, Which is Better, Smoothies or Juicing? An RD Answers
It’s a battle of smoothies vs juicing: Which is better for general health and to promote sustained weight loss? Both help you consume more fruit and vegetables, full of antioxidants and nutrients, but because juice takes out the pulp and fiber, and smoothies leave it i…
The 12 Healthiest Carbs for Weight Loss (This List Will Surprise You)
You know by now that low-carb diets work for short-term weight loss, but most people can't stay on them, nor would you want to. Keto was one of the most searched diet terms of 2020 but since then, keto has fallen out of favor, as doctors and dieters alike have aba…
How Many Calories Should I Eat In a Day to Lose Weight? An RD Explains
What I Eat in a Day videos have become a major trend on TikTok, garnering 7 billion views to the hashtag #WhatIEatInADay. But the videos, as light as they appear, have a dark side, triggering disordered behavior and poor eating habits as people aspire to cut calories to follow the example of th…