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Lauren Manaker

POPSUGAR Contributor

Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian and freelance writer who is passionate about providing evidence-based nutrition information in a fun and interesting way. She also spends her time raising her six year old daughter, playing in the kitchen with her husband, and managing her fertility and pregnancy nutrition-focused instagram page @LaurenLovesNutrition

www.NutritionNowCounseling.com

Latest Posts by Lauren

Kourtney Kardashian's Claim About IVF Causing Menopause

Kourtney Kardashian

Let's Talk About Kourtney Kardashian's Claim That IVF Put Her Into Menopause

by Lauren Manaker 4/21

Protein Powder Side Effects

Why Protein Powders Like Whey and Soy May Upset Your Stomach

by Lauren Manaker 3/30

5 Drinks That May Soothe Period Cramps

5 Drinks That May Help Ease Period Cramps

by Lauren Manaker 3/21

What a Dietitian Eats and Drinks For Better Sleep

The 3-Step Bedtime Routine That Helps This Dietitian Sleep More Soundly

by Lauren Manaker 2/23

14 Foods That Are High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Healthy Living Tips

Up Your Omega-3 Intake With These 14 Foods

by Lauren Manaker 2/18

Vitamin C Supplement Benefits

Experts Weigh In on the Benefits of Taking Vitamin C Supplements

by Lauren Manaker 2/15

Best Birth Control For PCOS: Which Option Is Right For You?

The Best Birth-Control Options for Those With PCOS

by Lauren Manaker 8/29

Dry January vs. Damp January: Which Is Right For You?

I Do "Damp January" Instead of Dry January, and I Never Feel Deprived

by Lauren Manaker 1/10

ProLon Diet: Experts Weigh In on the Fasting-Mimicking Plan

Healthy Eating Tips

Should You Try ProLon, the Popular Fasting-Mimicking Diet? We Asked Dietitians

by Lauren Manaker 1/07

2,000-Calorie Meal Plan

Healthy Eating Tips

This 7-Day Meal Plan Will Show You Just How Much You Can Eat on a 2,000-Calorie Diet

by Lauren Manaker 12/30/21

Is Milk Bad For You?

Healthy Eating Tips

With All the Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives, We Asked a Dietitian: What's Wrong With Dairy Milk?

by Lauren Manaker 11/23/21

How to Clean Your Tongue

The Best Way to Clean Your Tongue For the Ultimate Fresh Breath, According to Dentists

by Lauren Manaker 11/17/21

10 Highest-Protein Grains

Healthy Living Tips

10 Grains That Pack a Punch in the Protein Department

by Lauren Manaker 11/15/21

What Is Allulose, and Is It Good For You?

Healthy Eating Tips

Allulose Is the Healthy Sugar Alternative You're Probably Not Baking With Yet

by Lauren Manaker 11/12/21

FlexIt Virtual Personal Training Review

I've Been Working Out With a Virtual Personal Trainer, and It Helps Keep Me Accountable

by Lauren Manaker 10/28/21

23 Healthy Snacks That Can Help Manage Diabetes

Healthy Eating Tips

23 Healthy Snacks That Can Help Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

by Lauren Manaker 10/27/21

9 Soup Recipes That Can Help Support Your Immune System

9 Cozy Soup Recipes That Can Help Ward Off Colds and Flus This Winter

by Lauren Manaker 10/14/21

Low Calorie Density Recipes

12 Low-Calorie Recipes That Are Tasty, Nutritious, and Satisfying

by Lauren Manaker 9/13/21

Can You Lose Inches Without Losing Weight?

The Way You Feel in Your Clothes Matters More Than the Number on the Scale — Here's Why

by Lauren Manaker 6/15/21

15 No-Cook Recipes For Weight Loss

15 No-Cook Recipes That Can Help You Reach Your Weight-Loss Goals

by Lauren Manaker 6/10/21

Can You Take Too Much Vitamin D?

Yes, You Can Take Too Much Vitamin D — Here's What You Should Know Before Supplementing

by Lauren Manaker 5/18/21

How I Got Over My Fear of Needles During IVF

How I Was Able to Inject Myself During IVF Without Freaking Out Every Time

by Lauren Manaker 4/01/21

Dietitian-Favorite Snacks For Weight Loss on Amazon

I'm a Dietitian, and These Are My Go-To Snacks For Weight Loss on Amazon

by Lauren Manaker 3/31/21

Healthy Breakfast Foods For Weight Loss

10 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Foods That May Just Help You Lose Weight

by Lauren Manaker 3/19/21