Melissa Jaeger, RD, LD
- Health
- October 7, 2025
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Why Protein Intake Is Crucial for GLP-1 Users
Imagine this: You’ve been on a GLP-1 for a few months. The scale has shifted in a direction you had hoped and even your clothes are beginning to fit better.…
- Health
- October 1, 2025
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6 Reasons You Might Gain Weight Back After a Diet
You hit your goal months ago, but lately the “maintenance creep” is real. Jeans feel a little tighter, and the scale has inched, even though you aren’t doing anything wildly…
- Health
- September 29, 2025
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What’s More Important: Food Quality or Calorie Quantity?
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the grocery store, scanning a nutrition label and wondering whether the calories or ingredients matter more—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve chosen the lower-calorie…
- Health
- September 24, 2025
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Carrot Cake Energy Bars
Ditch store-bought and go DIY with these tasty carrot and dried fruit energy bars. Store them in the refrigerator for a sweet grab-and-go snack with no refined sugar and a…
- Health
- September 24, 2025
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How to Get More Steps Without Taking a Long Walk
You glance at your phone at 8 p.m. and see the number you’ve been dreading: just 2,200 steps for the day. Between back-to-back meetings, traffic, and trying to keep up…
- Health
- September 22, 2025
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Macros, Calories, or Both? Here’s What to Track Based on Your Goals
Imagine this: You’ve been diligently logging your meals, keeping an eye on your calories, and hitting that magic number every day. But the scale hasn’t budged, your energy feels off,…
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- September 19, 2025
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6 Dietitian Tips to Track Restaurant Meals
Dining out should be fun, but if you’re trying to log meals, it can also feel a little daunting. Menus are long, nutrition information isn’t always clear, and portions rarely…
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- September 17, 2025
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Is Butter Bad for You? The Myths & Facts
Butter’s reputation has bounced around over the years–from being labeled a dietary danger to being embraced as a natural, wholesome kitchen staple. So it’s no surprise if you’re uncertain about…
What Sugar Alternative is Right for Me?
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: too much sugar isn’t great for your health. If you’ve ever taken a look at the ingredients lists on some of the popular…
- Health
- September 12, 2025
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Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
The pumpkin spice craze may have all started with a latte, but it’s become so much more than a seasonal drink. This smoothie celebrates the same warm flavors—pumpkin, cinnamon, and…
