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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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Should You Really Starve a Cold or Feed a Fever? Doctors Explain

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By Kelsey Kunik

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The 9 Healthiest Water Flavorings, According to Dietitians

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Shrimp?

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By Kelsey Kunik

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Why Vega Essentials Is This Dietitian's Favorite Plant Protein Powder

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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The One Snack Brain Experts Want You to Eat More Often

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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The One Protein Longevity Experts Want You to Eat More Often

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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Cantaloupe Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and More

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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Eggplant Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and More

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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What the 9 Major Food Allergens Are, and Where They're Lurking

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

bowl with fresh estrogen-rich edamames, a food high in phytoestrogens, ready to eat.

14 Foods High in Phytoestrogen That Are Really Good for You

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

copper-rich fried liver with spices and cherry tomatoes on a cutting Board.

11 Top Foods High in Copper to Add to Your Diet

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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What's Really Inside McDonald's Chicken Nuggets? Dietitians Explain

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By Kelsey Kunik

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The Protein Content in Mushrooms vs. Meat

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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The Pros and Cons of Working With a Dietitian

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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How to Calculate the Percent of Total Carbohydrates From Sugar

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By Lacey Muinos and Kelsey Lorencz, RD and Lindsey Pfau, MS, RD, CSSD

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Should You Leave the Tea Bag in Your Cup or Take It Out?

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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Is Cornbread Healthy? Benefits, Risks, Recipes and Tips

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

Roasted russet or yukon gold potatoes in frying pan

Russet vs. Yukon Gold Potato Nutrition: Calories, Fiber, Protein and More

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

Non-dairy alternative Soy milk or yogurt in glass bottle on white wooden table with soybeans in hemp sack

Is Soy Milk Bad for You? 8 Side Effects of Drinking It Every Day

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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5 Ways to Raise Potassium Levels When Your Body Needs More

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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Potatoes vs. Rice: Carbs, Nutrition and Glycemic Index

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

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How to Cook and Reheat Roasted Vegetables, According to a Dietitian

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By Madeleine Burry and Kelsey Kunik, RDN and Nam Tran, PharmD

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The 6 Best Multivitamins for Men Over 50

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By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN

A bottle of evening primrose oil, a food high in GLA, with blooming evening primrose plant

4 Foods High in Gamma-Linolenic Acid to Help Quell Inflammation

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