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Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian, nutrition communications consultant and recipe developer. She has contributed to Healthline and PlateJoy, and has been featured in national publications like Cooking Light, EatingWell, Everyday Health and Food Network. She loves sharing healthy, plant-forward recipes on her site, alenamenko.com
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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
cholesterol-rich Shrimp Scampi with Pasta on plate
20 Foods High in Cholesterol (and Which to Eat or Limit)
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Eating different salad and appetizer on wooden table top view
7 No-Cook, Gut-Healthy Meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Young woman eat breakfast with knife and fork, Morning in cafe. Healthy breakfast with wholemeal bread toast with avocado, poached egg with green salad
Can Eating Vegetables for Breakfast Really Curb Sugar Cravings?
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
an overhead photo of a person preparing a whole fish with lemon on a wooden cutting board
6 Tricks to Make Fish Taste Less Fishy (That Aren’t Frying)
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Two toasts with peanut butter, blueberry and banana. Healthy breakfast concept, top view.
The 5 Best Breakfast Foods to Eat When You Wake Up Bloated
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Peeling Potatoes, Vegetable Food waste
6 Cooking Mistakes That Make Your Homemade Meals Less Healthy
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Bowl of oatmeal porridge with apple and blueberry
Plant-Based Breakfasts Are Great — Unless You're Making These 4 Mistakes
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
oxalate-rich Buckwheat and beetroot salad with mushroom, walnut, spinach and feta cheese. healthy diet food
20 Foods High in Oxalates to Limit if You Have Kidney Stones
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Businesswoman having lunch outdoors, partial view
5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
capsaicin-rich Red Pepper Flakes and red Chili on wooden table
9 Foods High in Capsaicin That Kick Up the Heat
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
an overhead photo of a person placing a spoon into a bowl of beta-glucan-rich oatmeal with toppings
8 Foods High in Beta-Glucan for Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Tyrosine-rich cooked skirt steak with chimichurri on a black platter
12 Foods High in Tyrosine, and Why You Need This Amino Acid
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
CoQ10-rich baked mackerel with herbs and garnished with lemon on a black plate on a wooden surface.
8 Tasty Foods High in CoQ10 to Stock Up On
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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
molybdenum-rich Black-eyed Peas in wooden bowl
10 Foods High in Molybdenum to Eat More Of
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Tryptophan-rich grilled chicken breasts with thyme, garlic and lemon slices on a grill pan
12 Foods High in Tryptophan for Better Sleep
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Sauteed magnesium- and potassium-rich Swiss chard on a black plate with a fork
8 Foods High in Magnesium and Potassium for Healthy Blood Pressure
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
Whole Golden Lignan-rich Flaxseeds on a Gold Spoon
7 Tasty Foods High in Lignans to Eat More Of
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
purine-rich chicken liver with onions and apples on a concrete background
8 Foods High in Purines to Limit if You Have Gout
Nutrition
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