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Is “Skinny” Back? Let’s Talk About GLP-1s and Weight Loss Trends
Is “Skinny” Back? Let’s Talk About GLP-1s and Weight Loss Trends By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES Bodies are getting smaller again. And people are noticing. Bodies in the media are shrinking — again. I remember first noticing this shift when Kim Kardashian publicly shared her 16-pound weight loss in 3 weeks to fit into…
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What Vietnam Can Teach Us About Weight Management
What Vietnam Can Teach Us About Weight Management By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES Reflections from a weight-loss dietitian after visiting Vietnam I recently returned from a short two-day stint in Vietnam during my travels through Southeast Asia. Two days isn’t nearly enough time to fully experience a country, but it was enough for me…
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The Bounce-Back Theory
The Bounce-Back Theory By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES Coming back from time away in Asia, I found myself reflecting on something I talk about with nearly every client. Some mornings began without a workout — just the hum of motorbikes outside my window and warm air settling into the day. Other evenings ended in…
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How to Stay on Track with Nutrition on Vacation (Without Skipping the Dessert)
How to Stay on Track with Nutrition on Vacation (Without Skipping Dessert) By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES I’m writing this while half-packed for my own trip to Thailand and Vietnam — staring down a 22-hour travel day, multiple time zones, airport food roulette, and the very real question: How am I going to feel like a…
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How to Grocery Shop with Intention (So Healthy Meals Feel Easier All Week)
How to Grocery Shop with Intention (So Healthy Meals Feel Easier All Week) By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES Grocery shopping is one of those mundane weekly tasks we all have to do that’s why so many of us go on autopilot for it. But here’s the truth: your grocery trip is one of the biggest…
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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines Explained: What They Get Right, What They Miss, and Why It Matters
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines Explained: What They Get Right, What They Miss, and Why It Matters By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES As a Registered Dietitian, I want to start by saying this, there are parts of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that I genuinely agree with. Some updates reflect where nutrition science has…
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2026 Health & Wellness Trends: What’s In, What’s Out
2026 Health & Wellness Trends: What’s In, What’s Out By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES As we move into 2026, health and wellness are shifting away from rigid rules, quick fixes, and extremes and toward approaches that are realistic, evidence-based, and sustainable long term. As a registered dietitian working closely with clients navigating weight changes,…
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What to Expect at Your First Nutrition Counseling Visit
What to Expect at Your First Nutrition Counseling Visit By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES A guide to the Bettr Full approach — so you know exactly what your care will look and feel like. Many people reach out with the same question:“What will my first nutrition Visit be like?” Whether you’re managing pre-diabetes or…
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Why Consistency Is Hard + How to Build Habits That Stick
Why Consistency Is Hard + How to Build Habits That Stick By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES Why tiny wins + a meaningful “why” matter more than motivation alone If you’ve ever tried to stay consistent with your nutrition, start a new routine, or build healthier habits, you know the first few days feel exciting.…
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Eating Well on a Budget: Stretch Your Grocery Dollar Without Sacrificing Nutrition
Eating Well on a Budget: Stretch Your Grocery Dollar Without Sacrificing Nutrition By Nicole Randazzo, MA, RDN, CDCES The Reality: Rising Costs & Shrinking Budgets With the recent government shutdown, many of my conversations with clients have shifted toward one common theme — how to stretch a grocery budget without sacrificing nutrition or blood sugar…
