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.
The Best Way to Soothe Heartburn During Pregnancy—Plus Foods to Avoid
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Here we dive in to what you can do to help relieve heartburn during pregnancy.
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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.
What Is the Volumetrics Diet and Should You Try It? Here's What a Dietitian Has to Say
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We explain how the volumetrics diet was created, what foods fit into a volumetric diet meal plan and the pros and cons of the diet.
What Is the GAPS Diet and Should You Try It? Here's What a Dietitian Has to Say
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Here we take a look at what is the GAPS diet, what are GAPS diet foods and whether the GAPS diet is healthy, with input from a registered dietitian.
How to Walk Off 10 Pounds, According to a Dietitian
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Your step-by-step plan to walk off the weight.
The 12 Best Vegetables for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians
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Chomp on these healthy vegetables for weight loss that lasts.
How to Calculate Your Metabolism, According to a Dietitian
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Learn how many calories you burn each day and if you can boost your metabolism.
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The Benefits of Lemon Water: What's True and What's Hype?
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Does warm lemon water live up to the hype? Here we looks at the science to decipher fact from fiction.
5 Things You Should Never Do After 5 P.M. If You're Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian
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Nix these behaviors before bedtime to shed the pesky pounds.
How to Calculate Your Metabolism, According to a Dietitian
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Learn how many calories you burn each day and if you can boost your metabolism.
The Benefits of Lemon Water: What's True and What's Hype?
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Does warm lemon water live up to the hype? Here we looks at the science to decipher fact from fiction.
5 Things You Should Never Do After 5 P.M. If You're Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian
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Nix these behaviors before bedtime to shed the pesky pounds.
5 Little Changes to Help You Lose Weight When You Go Back to the Office
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These simple tweaks can help you lose weight that you might have gained working from home.
16 Packaged Foods You Can Feel Good About Eating
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Packaged foods aren't all bad. Here, our top picks for boxed, canned and bagged foods that are actually good for you.
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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.
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.
Carb Cycling Diet—What Is It? Does It Work?
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Learn what it means to cycle your carbs and if you should try it.
How Much Weight Can You Really Lose in a Month?
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Can you lose 10, 15, or 20 pounds in a month? Sure. But read on to learn why you likely shouldn't.
What You Need to Know About Your Cholesterol Levels
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The good, the bad and the total: What is cholesterol—and is it important to know your levels?
4 Ways to Combat Menopause Weight Gain, According to a Doctor
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Here's what a weight management doctor has to say about maintaining a healthy weight—and losing weight—after menopause.
10 Eating Changes You Should Make When You Turn 30
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30 may be the new 20, but the age milestone is also a good reminder to start taking better care of your body. Here are 10 ways to tweak your diet to help keep you aging healthfully as you enter a new decade.
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How to Maintain a Healthy Weight When You're Taking Medication That Makes It Hard
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When dealing with a new diagnosis or starting a new medication, it can be frustrating to deal with any resulting weight gain or challenges when it comes to losing weight. Here's what a weight-management doctor suggests you do to help make it all easier.
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 actually hit your weight-loss goals.
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much
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No, your stomach will not explode. Read on to find out what happens in your body after a really big meal.
Top 10 Pregnancy Superfoods, According to Dietitians
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What you eat the baby eats—and baby needs specific nutrients for optimal development of all those tiny organs. We've rounded up the top ten pregnancy superfoods so you can be confident you're making those extra calories count.
8 Easy Ways to Stop Weight Gain, According to Health Experts
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It's normal for weight to fluctuate 2 to 5 pounds throughout the week but once that number starts to creep outside your comfortable weight range, you might be wondering how to halt the gain. Here are a few expert-approved ways to help.
8 Sneaky Reasons You Could Be Gaining Weight, According to a Dietitian
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Pants feel snug? Here are some of the possible the culprits.
What Should You Eat Before and After Getting the COVID Vaccine? Here's What the Experts Say
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Don't worry, you don't need a special diet to get your vaccine. But we talked to the CDC and doctors to learn more about drinking alcohol and if there were any foods it would be a good idea to eat or avoid before and after your shot.
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