Lauren Manaker

Lauren is a registered dietitian, award-winning nutrition expert, and cookbook author. But don’t worry, she’s not here to judge your snack choices! With over 22 years under her belt (and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in human nutrition to boot), she’s all about turning evidence-based nutrition into advice you can actually use. Lauren’s own family history of osteoporosis has made her laser-focused on helping others navigate bone health with practical, no-nonsense advice. Between writing for top outlets like Prevention, Today.com, and Eating Well, mentoring future dietitians, and championing women’s health, she still squeezes in time to soak up Charleston’s charm, usually on the water with her family, plenty of sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat in tow, naturally.
As a Dietitian, I Call BS on BMI

As a Dietitian, I Call BS on BMI

It’s time to retire the metric that was never designed for women in the first place. Every year, brilliant, capable women over 50 walk out of their doctor's office feeling like a failure. All because of three little letters: BMI. As a dietitian, I’ve seen this story...

Confessions of a Dietitian Who Feared Carbs

Confessions of a Dietitian Who Feared Carbs

I spent years avoiding bread and pasta—now, I’m done with the carb guilt. Carbohydrates: the nutritional villain of an entire generation and, for a while, my personal nemesis. For far too long, I lived in fear of bagels, avoided potatoes like they owed me money, and...