Lainey Younkin, M.S., RD, LDN

Lainey is a weight-loss dietitian who helps people ditch diets, change their habits and create a healthy lifestyle that lasts. She has Master's in Nutrition Communication from the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and completed her dietetics training at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard teaching hospital. She writes on a variety of topics including weight loss, gut health, pregnancy, breastfeeding and trendy diets. When she's not writing or counseling, you can find her on a run, out to brunch, or with coffee in hand trying to keep up with her two little boys.

16 Foods & Drinks to Limit With Diabetes—Plus Healthier Swaps

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Swap out these popular foods and drinks for better-for-you versions to help keep your diabetes under control.

The Top 10 Healthiest Foods for Kids

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You know it's better to feed your kids vegetables instead of ice cream. But, how do you get them to actually eat them?

Mediterranean Diet vs. Keto Diet: Which Is Healthiest?

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Both the Mediterranean diet and the keto diet claim health benefits and weight loss—but which is better?

What Should You Eat and Drink Before and After Getting the Booster Shot?

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Make these small tweaks to your diet before and after your COVID-19 booster in order to feel your best.

How Many Grams of Sugar Should You Eat per Day?

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We're not going to sugarcoat it—how much sugar you should eat per day, the difference between natural and added sugars, and how much sugar is too much.

Best Foods to Eat for Gut Health

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Read this comprehensive list to learn the best and worst foods for your gut.

How Much Weight Can You Really Lose in a Month?

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Sure, you might be able to lose 15 or 20 pounds in a month, but that doesn't mean you should. We weigh the facts about safe and sustainable weight loss that's realistic in a month.

The #1 Habit You Should Break to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian

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Ditch this one behavior to stop feeling so hungry and support a sustainable healthy eating pattern.

Complete Keto Diet Food List: What You Can and Cannot Eat If You're on a Ketogenic Diet

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Make eating keto a lot easier with this comprehensive keto diet food list—plus learn if it's the right diet for you.

How Much Weight Can You Really Lose in a Month?

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Sure, you might be able to lose 15 or 20 pounds in a month, but that doesn't mean you should. We weigh the facts about safe and sustainable weight loss that's realistic in a month.

The #1 Habit You Should Break to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian

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Ditch this one behavior to stop feeling so hungry and support a sustainable healthy eating pattern.

Complete Keto Diet Food List: What You Can and Cannot Eat If You're on a Ketogenic Diet

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Make eating keto a lot easier with this comprehensive keto diet food list—plus learn if it's the right diet for you.

Gestational Diabetes Meal Plan & Diet Guidelines

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Healthy eating during pregnancy looks different each day, and you should feel free to eat the foods you want. Here's what you need to know for planning a gestational diabetes meal plan that will work for you.

6 Habits You Should Break If You're Trying to Lose Weight

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Ditch the drastic diets. Simply switching up some of your habits could be the key to seeing the scale move.

The Complete Paleo Diet Food List: What to Eat and What to Avoid

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Simplify your paleo diet planning with a list of the foods you can eat—and the ones you should avoid.

Are Cold Cuts Healthy? Here's What a Dietitian Has to Say

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Learn how to shop for the healthiest lunch meat plus find out the health risks associated with eating cold cuts too often.

What Is the Galveston Diet? Pros & Cons, Plus What You Can Eat

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We take a closer look at the Galveston Diet, a weight-loss program designed by a doctor for perimenopausal women.

Best and Worst Late-Night Snacks, According to a Dietitian

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We dive into the research and share the best and worst late-night snacks to eat when you're hungry and it's close to bedtime.

Are Grits Healthy? Here's What a Dietitian Says

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We looked at the nitty-gritty nutrition details of this popular Southern dish.

Do Weight-Loss Shakes Really Work?

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Weight-loss shakes and meal-replacement smoothies may seem like an easy way to drop a few pounds and harness your cravings, but they're not designed for the long term. Here we look at the pros and cons of weight loss shakes.