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
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 bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, and strength. Tes...
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 called sarcopenia, and muscle burns three times more calories at rest than fat does. Our metabolism also
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 aged two and older should be consuming a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, pro
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 relative measure of health and wellbeing. When your good cholesterol goes ...
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...
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 abandoned the low-carb approach as both unhealthy and unsustainable. It's virtually impossible to limit your car...
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 these random TikTokers who have no idea what they should be eating in a day.
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Try the “Dry Scooping” Pre-Workout Trend
There's a new trend that is spreading like wildfire called Dry Scooping. But this is one social media "challenge" you should skip because it's not only stupid but dangerous. In fact "dry scooping" pre-workout powder directly into your mouth without first diluting it with water has sent several people to the hospital. It'...
Study Finds Easy Way to Help Students Make Healthier Cafeteria Choices
When you show students vegetarian options at a school cafeteria and separate these healthy plant-based options from the meat options, more students choose the healthy vegetarian options, a new study has shown. It's a simple way to get young people to eat more vegetables and it begs the question: Should cafeterias try this easy switch, as a way of encouraging young people to eat more healthy vegeta
Want to Cut Your Diabetes Risk? Just Eat This, New Study Finds
A new study tells us that if we are avoiding fruit due to the fact that it contains fructose or naturally occurring sugar, that may be a terrible idea, especially if the goal is to prevent or lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
An estimated 374 million people globally have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and 88 million Americans have prediabetes, a dangerous condition that can le