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Nicole Randazzo, RDN, CDCES, writing at her laptop
Weight loss4 min read

Down 29 and Still Winning: What the Knicks Taught Us About Comebacks

As a native New Yorker, I've been following the Knicks in the NBA Finals and I couldn't stop thinking about how what they did on that court can be app…

June 17, 2026Read article →
GLP-17 min read

PCOS to PMOS, Insulin Resistance, and GLP-1s: What Every Woman Should Know

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and were told to “lose weight and go on birth control,” you’re not alone, and you…

June 3, 2026Read article →
GLP-19 min read

Why Weight Loss Keeps Getting Harder

If you’ve lost weight before, gained it back, and found it even harder the next time around, you are not imagining it. There is a real biological reas…

June 3, 2026Read article →
GLP-19 min read

The Science Behind Food Noise: What's Happening in Your Brain and What to Do About It

Most of us think about food dozens of times a day and that’s biological. Thinking of food is your brain doing its job. But there's a difference betwee…

May 6, 2026Read article →
GLP-111 min read

FOUNDAYO — the new GLP-1 on the block. What you need to know about this GLP-1 pill

Earlier this month, the newest GLP-1 pill was FDA approved on April 1, 2026, making it the second GLP-1 pill on the market next to the Wegovy pill…

April 22, 2026Read article →
GLP-15 min read

Is “Skinny” Back? Let’s Talk About GLP-1s and Weight Loss Trends

Bodies are getting smaller again. And people are noticing. Bodies in the media are shrinking — again. I remember first noticing this shift when Kim…

April 7, 2026Read article →
GLP-13 min read

The Smarter Way to Meal Prep

Learn how to meal prep ingredients instead of full meals for better variety, balanced nutrition, and long-term consistency with high-protein, easy mea…

March 24, 2026Read article →
GLP-15 min read

What Vietnam Can Teach Us About Weight Management

Reflections from a weight-loss dietitian after visiting Vietnam I recently returned from a short two-day stint in Vietnam during my travels through…

March 9, 2026Read article →
GLP-15 min read

The Bounce-Back Theory

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 workou…

February 24, 2026Read article →
GLP-15 min read

How to Stay on Track with Nutrition on Vacation (Without Skipping the Dessert)

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…

February 10, 2026Read article →
GLP-15 min read

How to Grocery Shop with Intention (So Healthy Meals Feel Easier All Week)

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…

January 27, 2026Read article →
Nutrition7 min read

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines Explained: What They Get Right, What They Miss, and Why It Matters

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 ag…

January 13, 2026Read article →
Weight loss4 min read

What to Expect at Your First Nutrition Counseling Visit

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 w…

December 15, 2025Read article →
Weight loss4 min read

Why Consistency Is Hard + How to Build Habits That Stick

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…

December 1, 2025Read article →
Blood sugar6 min read

Eating Well on a Budget: Stretch Your Grocery Dollar Without Sacrificing Nutrition

With the government shutdown, we have one common theme: how to stretch a grocery budget without sacrificing blood sugar balance or fullness.

November 9, 2025Read article →
Weight management5 min read

Snack Smarter: RDN Tips for Weight & Blood Sugar Support

Learn how to build balanced snacks with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to support steady blood sugars, manage cravings, and promote sustainable weig…

October 24, 2025Read article →
GLP-13 min read

A Dietitian’s Take on GLP-1 Injections

With the rise of weight loss injections, there’s a lot of discussion. As a dietitian working in the weight loss and diabetes space

October 12, 2025Read article →
Weight loss6 min read

Breakfast Matters: The Hidden Link Between Hormones and Weight

We’ve all heard the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While that may sound cliché, there’s real science behind why skipping…

September 17, 2025Read article →
Weight loss4 min read

The Unsung Hero of Weight Management and Blood Sugar Balance: Fiber

Most of us have heard about protein, but there’s another nutrient that deserves just as much spotlight : dietary fiber.

September 10, 2025Read article →